The verdict
Your pick: TCL 20B, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | 20B | Y12a |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 4.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.0 | 4.6 |
| Battery & charging | 3.8 | 5.8 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 20B, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR4
- against DDR3
vivo Y12a, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Charger Included
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 795
- against 723
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 20B | Y12a |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 1.95 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB Best value | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 94,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 233 Best value | 199 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 723 | 795 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core Cortex-A53 CPU with four cores at 1.8 GHz and four cores at 1.5 GHz | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.95 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.45 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 Best value | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | — |
Design
| Specification | 20B | Y12a |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Purple, Black, Blue, Green | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 74.7 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Body Height | 164.7 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 178 g Best value | 191 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.4 % Best value | 81.6 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 20B | Y12a |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable Best value |
Display
| Specification | 20B | Y12a |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.52″ Best value | 6.51″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 270 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, IPS LCD | IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 20B | Y12a |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 20B | Y12a |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 20B | Y12a |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 20B | Y12a |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B9, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B1, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 75 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 20B | Y12a |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 20B | Y12a |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 6159K | V2102 |
