Overall Score
45.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#2943)45.0
Performance(#2390)78.3
Camera(#1610)54.9
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#1527)33.7
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#2851)59.0
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring TCL 20S
Short Review
- The TCL 20S features a sleek design with dimensions of 166.2 x 76.9 x 9.1 mm and a weight of 199g, available in Milky Way Gray and North Star Blue.
- Its 6.67-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, providing a sharp viewing experience with a pixel density of approximately 395 ppi, though it lacks HDR support and has a standard 60Hz refresh rate.
- Performance is driven by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset, paired with options of 4GB or 6GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and decent gaming capabilities via the Adreno 610 GPU.
- The camera system includes a versatile 64 MP main sensor, complemented by an 8 MP ultrawide, a 2 MP macro, and a 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
- Battery life is robust with a 5000mAh capacity, although it does not support fast or wireless charging.
- The device runs on Android 11 with TCL's UI, providing a user-friendly experience.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The inclusion of a headphone jack adds convenience for audio enthusiasts.
- Overall, the TCL 20S combines solid specifications with a functional design, making it a reliable choice for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2021, April 14
Announced2021, April 14
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.67"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM6125 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPUAdreno 610
Memory128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera16 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 5000 mAh
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions166.2 x 76.9 x 9.1 mm (6.54 x 3.03 x 0.36 in)
Weight199 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsMilky Way Gray, North Star Blue
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 11, TCL UI
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass