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TCL 20 SE#2796

Released: 2021, January 11

TCL 20 SE

Overall Score

46.1

Category Breakdown

Overall(#2796)46.1
Performance(#2978)72.8
Camera(#5401)28.4
Display(#3006)70.6
Battery(#1527)33.7
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#2569)61.2
Audio(#1845)70.7

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Short Review

  • The TCL 20 SE features a large 6.82-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels, providing decent visuals at 450 nits brightness.
  • Its design is characterized by dimensions of 172.1 x 77.1 x 9.1 mm and a weight of 206 grams, available in Aurora Green and Nuit Black.
  • Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 chipset and an octa-core CPU, it delivers satisfactory performance for everyday tasks with 4GB of RAM and storage options of 64GB or 128GB.
  • The rear camera setup includes a 16 MP main sensor and additional lenses for ultrawide, depth, and macro photography, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while an 8 MP front camera handles selfies.
  • The device is equipped with a robust 5000 mAh battery that supports 18W charging but lacks wireless charging capabilities.
  • Running on Android 11 with an upgrade path to Android 12, it features TCL's custom UI.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and USB Type-C, but it does not support 5G.
  • The phone does not have stereo speakers but includes a headphone jack for audio output.
  • Overall, the TCL 20 SE is a functional device with a focus on display size and battery life.
  • Special features include dual SIM support and expandable storage via microSD.

Specifications

General

Release Date2021, January 11
Announced2021, January 11
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size6.82"
TypeIPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution720 x 1640 pixels (~263 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm SM4250 Snapdragon 460 (11 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 240 & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 240)
GPUAdreno 610
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera16 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.0", 1.12µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)or48 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µmor13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details18W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions172.1 x 77.1 x 9.1 mm (6.78 x 3.04 x 0.36 in)
Weight206 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsAurora Green, Nuit Black
Foldable✗
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes, with dual speakers
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 11, upgradable to Android 12, TCL UI
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass