The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 20Y | 306 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Camera | 4.2 | 3.2 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 20Y, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
TCL 306, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- OS Version
- 12
- against 11
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 20Y | 306 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Helio G25 |
| 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 Best value | 32 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. | Octa-core CPU with four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 3 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | — |
Design
| Specification | 20Y | 306 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
Battery
| Specification | 20Y | 306 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | 20Y | 306 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 306 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | 20Y | 306 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 20Y | 306 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 20Y | 306 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 b/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 b/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, BeiDou |
| 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, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | 20Y | 306 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP |
Technical
| Specification | 20Y | 306 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 6156D | X668, 6102H |
