HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G
#1873
TCL 20 5G
#2175Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G
TCL 20 5G
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
47.947.9
Display
75.570.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
66.866.8
Overall
62.661.6
Summary
- The HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G features a slightly larger 6.7-inch display with a higher refresh rate of 90Hz compared to the TCL 20 5G's 6.67-inch display at 60Hz, both offering HDR10 support.
- Both devices utilize the same Snapdragon 690 chipset, but the HTC model has 8GB of RAM versus the TCL's 6GB, potentially providing better multitasking performance.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both phones have a 48 MP main sensor; however, the TCL offers a wider ultrawide lens at 16mm compared to the HTC's 118˚ field of view.
- The HTC has a larger 5000mAh battery, while the TCL has a 4500mAh battery, both supporting 18W charging.
- Both run Android 10, but the TCL includes a custom TCL UI and a headphone jack, which the HTC lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 21 Pro 5G
TCL 20 5G
General
Release Date
2021, January 13
2020, November 30
Announced
2021, January 13
2020, November 30
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.67"
Type
IPS LCD, HDR10, 90Hz
IPS LCD, HDR10, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6350 Snapdragon 690 5G (8 nm)
Qualcomm SM6350 Snapdragon 690 5G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 560 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 560 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 560 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 560 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 619
Adreno 619L
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
16 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, QC4
18W wired, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
167.1 x 78.1 x 9.4 mm (6.58 x 3.07 x 0.37 in)
166.2 x 76.8 x 9.1 mm (6.54 x 3.02 x 0.36 in)
Weight
205 g
206 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Purple
Mist Gray, Placid Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 10
Android 10, TCL UI
OS Version
Android 10
Android 10, TCL UI
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes