The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 20E | 20 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.9 | 4.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.6 | 2.1 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 4.9 | 4.1 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 20E, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 32 GB
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Single Nano-SIM, Dual SIM
- against Single Nano-SIM
TCL 20 XE, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
- Body Materials
- Metal
- against Glass, Plastic
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 20E | 20 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Helio P22 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 94,000 | 94,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 233 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 723 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core Cortex-A53 processor with source-reported clock configurations. | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-A53 cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | 20E | 20 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green | Grey, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm Best value | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 165.6 mm | 164.6 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Best value | 195 g |
| Usable Surface | 82 % | 83.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Metal Best value |
Battery
| Specification | 20E | 20 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | 20E | 20 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 450 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.52″ | 6.52″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 269 ppi |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | 20E | 20 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | 20E | 20 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Gyroscope | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 20E | 20 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 20E | 20 XE |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Single Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Best value | Single Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 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 B850, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.39 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.25 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | 20E | 20 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 20E | 20 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 6125F, 6125D, 6125H | 5087Z |
