The verdict
Your pick: TCL 20E, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity.
| Category | 20E | 205 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.6 | 1.5 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Connectivity | 4.9 | 3.9 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 3.8 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 20E, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 2 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 32 GB
- Display Diagonal
- 6.52″
- against 6.22″
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 1,600 px
- against 1,520 px
TCL 205, if you care about…
- Weight
- 170.3 g
- against 190 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 20E | 205 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P22 | Unisoc SC9863A |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm Best value | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | IMG8322 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz Best value | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 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 processor with four 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 cores and four 1.2 GHz Cortex-A55 cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | — |
Design
| Specification | 20E | 205 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green | Grey, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.6 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Body Height | 165.6 mm | 159.2 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 170.3 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82 % Best value | 80.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 20E | 205 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | — |
Display
| Specification | 20E | 205 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.52″ Best value | 6.22″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px Best value | 1,520 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 270 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen | IPS LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | 20E | 205 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | 20E | 205 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 20E | 205 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 20E | 205 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Single Nano-SIM, Dual SIM | Dual 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 B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B1, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| 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) | — |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS |
| 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, microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | 20E | 205 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 20E | 205 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 6125F, 6125D, 6125H | 4187D |
