Category Breakdown
Cubot Quest
TCL 20 SE
Performance
69.172.8
Camera
39.628.4
Display
56.570.6
Battery
28.133.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
54.461.2
Audio
8.970.7
Overall
38.346.1
Summary
- The Cubot Quest features a compact 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the TCL 20 SE offers a larger 6.82-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels, providing a slightly better viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the Quest is powered by the Mediatek Helio P22 chipset, whereas the TCL 20 SE utilizes the more efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, resulting in better overall performance.
- The camera setup on the TCL 20 SE is superior, with a 16 MP main sensor and additional ultrawide and depth lenses compared to the Quest's single 12 MP rear camera.
- Battery capacity also favors the TCL 20 SE with 5000 mAh versus the Quest's 4000 mAh, and it supports faster 18W charging.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the Quest on Android 9.0 and the TCL 20 SE on Android 11, offering a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Cubot Quest
TCL 20 SE
General
Release Date
2020
2021, January 11
Announced
2020
2021, January 11
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6.82"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)
720 x 1640 pixels (~263 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SM4250 Snapdragon 460 (11 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 240 & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 240)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 610
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.9", PDAF2 MP
16 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 Features
Dual-LED flash
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µmor13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
4000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
157 x 73.7 x 8.8 mm (6.18 x 2.90 x 0.35 in)
172.1 x 77.1 x 9.1 mm (6.78 x 3.04 x 0.36 in)
Weight
216 g
206 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Red/Black, Black
Aurora Green, Nuit Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with dual speakers
Audio Jack
Unspecified
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, TCL UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

