Overall Score
50.9Category Breakdown
Overall(#2207)50.9
Performance(#2012)81.5
Camera(#1389)63.9
Display(#2462)76.6
Battery(#2898)30.6
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#874)82.9
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring TCL 20 5G
Short Review
- The TCL 20 5G features a sleek design with dimensions of 166.2 x 76.8 x 9.1 mm and a weight of 206 grams, available in Mist Gray and Placid Blue.
- It boasts a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display with HDR10 support, a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, and a typical brightness of 450 nits, although it refreshes at 60Hz.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 5G chipset, it offers reliable performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 619L GPU, complemented by 6GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage.
- The camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP macro lens, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
- Its 4500 mAh battery supports 18W charging but lacks wireless charging capabilities.
- The device runs on Android 10 with TCL UI, providing a user-friendly experience.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, and NFC.
- It also features a headphone jack, which is becoming less common in modern smartphones.
- The absence of stereo speakers is notable, as is the lack of water resistance.
- Overall, the TCL 20 5G combines solid performance and versatile camera capabilities in a well-designed package.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, November 30
Announced2020, November 30
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.67"
TypeIPS LCD, HDR10, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✓
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM6350 Snapdragon 690 5G (8 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 560 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 560 Silver)
GPUAdreno 619L
Memory128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity4500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details18W wired, QC4
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions166.2 x 76.8 x 9.1 mm (6.54 x 3.02 x 0.36 in)
Weight206 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsMist Gray, Placid Blue
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 10, TCL UI
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass