Blackview S8
#3775
TCL 20E
#3779Category Breakdown
Blackview S8
TCL 20E
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
57.857.8
Summary
- The Blackview S8 features a glass front and aluminum back, offering a premium feel, while the TCL 20E utilizes a plastic frame and back, making it slightly less robust.
- In terms of display, the S8 has a 5.7-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, whereas the TCL 20E has a larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, providing a more immersive viewing experience.
- Performance-wise, the S8 is powered by the Mediatek MT6750T chipset, while the TCL 20E uses the more efficient Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22, which may offer better performance.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the TCL 20E includes additional depth and macro sensors, enhancing its versatility.
- The TCL 20E also boasts a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the S8's 3180 mAh, likely resulting in longer usage time.
- Finally, the Blackview S8 runs on Android 7.0, while the TCL 20E benefits from a more recent Android 11 with TCL UI, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Blackview S8
TCL 20E
General
Release Date
2017
2021, October 12
Announced
2017
2021, October 12
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD,
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6750T (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, AF0.3 MP, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide) 1/3.0", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
N/A
5 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
5 MP or 8 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3180 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
3180 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
154 x 71.9 x 8.5 mm (6.06 x 2.83 x 0.33 in)
165.6 x 75.6 x 8.8 mm (6.52 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
Weight
190 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Blue
Black, Blue, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 11, TCL UI
OS Version
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 11, TCL UI
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes