The verdict
Your pick: TCL 20Y, ahead on Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | 20Y | 305 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Camera | 4.2 | 3.2 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 4.1 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 20Y, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 2 GB
- Body Materials
- Glass, Plastic, Metal
- against Glass, Plastic
TCL 305, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 20Y | 305 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Helio A22 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 94,000 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. | Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 2 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | — |
Design
| Specification | 20Y | 305 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Grey, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.6 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Body Height | 165.6 mm | 165.2 mm |
| Weight | 194 g | 190 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82 % | 82.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Metal Best value | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 20Y | 305 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | 20Y | 305 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | IPS LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | 20Y | 305 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | 20Y | 305 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 20Y | 305 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 20Y | 305 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Single Nano-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 B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 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, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11 g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, microUSB, USB OTG, Computer Sync, Infrared, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | 20Y | 305 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 20Y | 305 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 6156D | 6102D, 5164D |
