The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 20L | A73 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 6.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.5 | 4.6 |
| Camera | 4.9 | 4.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 4.1 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 20L, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,015 mAh
- Display Diagonal
- 6.67″
- against 6.44″
- OS Version
- 11
- against 10
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
- against GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G
Oppo A73, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Peak Display Brightness
- 600 nits
- against 500 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 409 ppi
- against 395 ppi
- Weight
- 163 g
- against 199 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 20L | A73 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 |
| Processor Process Size | 11 nm | 11 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 184,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 339 | 339 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,208 | 1,208 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Kryo 260 Gold cores at 2.0 GHz and 4 Kryo 260 Silver cores at 1.8 GHz | Octa-core CPU with four 2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold cores and four 1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | — |
Design
| Specification | 20L | A73 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Navy, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 9.1 mm | 7.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.9 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Body Height | 166.2 mm | 159.8 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 163 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84 % | 86 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | — |
Battery
| Specification | 20L | A73 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,015 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 30 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | 20L | A73 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ Best value | 6.44″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 409 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3, AMOLED, Touchscreen, Stylus Support |
Sensors
| Specification | 20L | A73 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 20L | A73 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 20L | A73 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 Best value | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 20L | A73 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | 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 B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 390 Mbps | 390 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 20L | A73 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX, Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Two Microphones Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 20L | A73 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | T774H, T774B | CPH2099 |
