Category Breakdown
Energizer Hardcase H550S
TCL 20 SE
Performance
59.772.8
Camera
19.128.4
Display
58.970.6
Battery
28.133.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
59.261.2
Audio
8.970.7
Overall
32.646.1
Summary
- The Energizer Hardcase H550S features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the TCL 20 SE has a larger 6.82-inch IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Hardcase is powered by a Mediatek MT6750 chipset, whereas the TCL utilizes a more efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, offering better processing capabilities.
- Both phones have a 16 MP rear camera and an 8 MP selfie camera, but the TCL 20 SE includes additional camera features like an ultrawide lens.
- The Hardcase has a 4000 mAh battery with no fast charging, while the TCL offers a larger 5000 mAh battery with 18W charging support.
- Software-wise, the Hardcase runs on Android 7.0, while the TCL 20 SE operates on Android 11, providing a more modern user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Energizer Hardcase H550S
TCL 20 SE
General
Release Date
2018
2021, January 11
Announced
2018
2021, January 11
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6.82"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
720 x 1640 pixels (~263 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6750 (28 nm)
Qualcomm SM4250 Snapdragon 460 (11 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 240 & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 240)
GPU
Mali-T860MP2
Adreno 610
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, PDAF
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
LED flash, HDR, panorama
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
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.8 x 80.7 x 11.1 mm (6.25 x 3.18 x 0.44 in)
172.1 x 77.1 x 9.1 mm (6.78 x 3.04 x 0.36 in)
Weight
203 g
206 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Aurora Green, Nuit Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.24 W/kg (head) 1.79 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
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

