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TCL 20B

4.0 NeoScore #4514 of 6247

Launched September 2021

4 GB · 64 GB

Overview

NeoScore

4.0

#4514 of 6247

Design & display: 5.3
Performance & hardware: 2.7
Camera: 3.7
Connectivity: 5.0
Battery & charging: 3.8

Strengths

At 178 g, it weighs less than most phones of its time.
Its 8 mm thickness is less than that of most phones of its time.

Weak points

Its 269 ppi pixel density is lower than that of most phones of its time.
Its 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage are less than those of most phones of its time.
Performance is weaker than that of most phones of its time; the listed AnTuTu result is 94,000.

Display: 6.52″IPS LCD720 × 1,600 px
Design: 178 g74.7 mm164.7 mm8 mm
Performance: MediaTek Helio P22Octa-Core4 GB RAM64 GB
AnTuTu: 94,000Better than 19% of phones
Battery: 4,000 mAh18 W
Cameras: 50 Mpx · f/1.852 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 8 Mpx · f/2
Network: 4G3G2G
Software: Android 11

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Editorial report

TCL 20B technical sheet

The TCL 20B suits buyers looking for a simple Android phone that is light and relatively slim. Its main trade-offs against phones launched around the same time are weaker performance, lower battery capacity, and some camera limitations. Overall, it ranks worse than most phones of its time, making it a better fit for basic tasks than for buyers who prioritize advanced features.

The 6.52-inch IPS LCD display has a resolution of 720 × 1600 px and 269 ppi, a lower pixel density than most phones of its time. At 178 g and 8 mm thick, the phone is lighter and thinner than most of its contemporaries. Its sole configuration pairs 4 GB of RAM with 64 GB of storage, less than most phones launched around the same time, though storage is expandable.

The MediaTek Helio P22 delivers weaker performance than most phones of its time; its listed AnTuTu result is 94,000. The main camera’s 50 MP resolution is typical, but its 1/2.76″ sensor is smaller than that of most contemporaries and there is no optical image stabilization. The 4000 mAh battery has less capacity than most, while 18 W fast charging is typical. Connectivity is broadly typical and includes NFC, USB Type-C, dual Nano-SIM and Bluetooth 5.0. With an overall NeoScore of 3.9, the TCL 20B is best suited to buyers who want a lightweight, slim phone for straightforward everyday tasks.

Technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.

3.95 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

4 GB / 64 GB / Global

Design & display

5.3

Display Technology IPS LCD: 5.0
Display Pixel Density 269 ppi: 4.1
Display Features Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, IPS LCD: 1.0
Weight 178 g: 8.2
Usable Surface 83.4 %: 7.5
Body Thickness 8 mm: 8.0

Performance & hardware

2.7

AnTuTu Score 94,000: 0.5
RAM Capacity 4 GB: 3.1
Storage Type eMMC 5.1: 2.0
Processor Process Size 12 nm: 3.7
Maximum Storage Capacity 64 GB: 3.1
Maximum CPU Clock 1.8 GHz: 3.3
RAM Type DDR4: 5.0

Camera

3.7

Sensor Size 1/2.76″: 3.4
Aperture f/1.85: 7.8
Optical Image Stabilization No: 2.0
Resolution 50 Mpx: 8.0
Camera Features LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Night Mode, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus: 0.0

Connectivity

5.0

Connectivity Features USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE: 3.0
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, 3G UMTS B9, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B21, 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: 7.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n: 2.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0: 5.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo: 9.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby: 7.5

Battery & charging

3.8

Battery Capacity 4,000 mAh: 5.9
Fast Charge Power 18 W: 3.6
Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Charger Included: 0.0

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Design & display: 5.3
Performance & hardware: 2.67
Camera: 3.66
Connectivity: 4.95
Battery & charging: 3.75

NeoScore rank: #4514 / 6247

TCL

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model: MediaTek Helio P22
Processor Process Size: 12 nm
Graphics GPU: PowerVR GE8320
Storage Type: eMMC 5.1
Maximum CPU Clock: 1.8 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity: 64 GB
AnTuTu Score: 94,000
Geekbench 6 Single-Core: 233
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core: 723
CPU Description: Octa-core Cortex-A53 CPU with four cores at 1.8 GHz and four cores at 1.5 GHz
Processor Type: Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor: Yes
RAM Capacity: 4 GB
RAM Type: DDR4
Expandable Storage: Yes
AnTuTu version: v8

Design

Body Colors: Grey, Purple, Black, Blue, Green
Body Thickness: 8 mm
Body Width: 74.7 mm
Body Height: 164.7 mm
Weight: 178 g
Usable Surface: 83.4 %
Body Materials: Glass, Plastic
Foldable: No
Rugged Build: No

Battery

Battery Capacity: 4,000 mAh
Battery Type: Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power: 18 W
Battery Features: Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Charger Included

Display

Display Aspect Ratio: 20:9
Display Technology: IPS LCD
Display Diagonal: 6.52″
Display Horizontal Resolution: 720 px
Display Vertical Resolution: 1,600 px
Display Pixel Density: 269 ppi
Display Features: Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, IPS LCD
Integrated Projector: No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement: Rear

Sensor

Sensor Features: Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor

Software

Operating System: Android 11
OS Family: Android
OS Version: 11
Direct OS Updates: No
Google Services: Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations: Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
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, 3G UMTS B9, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B21, 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
Cellular Technologies: GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G
Wi-Fi Standards: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi Features: Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems: GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
Connectivity Features: USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
USB Version: USB 2.0
Max. download speed: 300 Mbps
Max. upload speed: 150 Mbps

Audio

Audio Features: A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker

Technical

Model numbers: 6159K

20B

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

50 MP main camera

Sensor Model: Samsung S5KJN1
Resolution: 50 Mpx
Sensor Type: ISOCELL
Sensor Size: 1/2.76″
Pixel Size: 0.64 µm
Pixel Binning: 4 :1

Sensor

Sensor Model: Samsung S5KJN1
Resolution: 50 Mpx
Sensor Type: ISOCELL
Sensor Size: 1/2.76″
Pixel Size: 0.64 µm
Pixel Binning: 4 :1

Video

Video Recording: 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p video recording
Slow Motion Video: No
Slow Motion Frame Rate: 30 fps

Lens

Aperture: f/1.85
Optical Image Stabilization: No

Flash

Flash Type: LED
Flash LED Count: 1 LED

Features

Camera Features: LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Night Mode, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus