Category Breakdown
HTC U20 5G
TCL 20 5G
Performance
73.070.8
Camera
47.947.9
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
66.866.8
Overall
62.361.6
Summary
- The HTC U20 5G features a larger 6.8-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, while the TCL 20 5G has a slightly smaller 6.67-inch IPS LCD display that supports HDR10.
- In terms of performance, the HTC is powered by the Snapdragon 765G chipset, offering higher RAM options, whereas the TCL utilizes the Snapdragon 690 with less RAM.
- Both phones have a 48 MP main camera, but the TCL offers a wider ultrawide lens and supports 1080p video at 60fps.
- The HTC has a larger 5000 mAh battery compared to the TCL's 4500 mAh, both with 18W charging.
- Both devices 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 U20 5G
TCL 20 5G
General
Release Date
2020, June 16
2020, November 30
Announced
2020, June 16
2020, November 30
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.8"
6.67"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, HDR10, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~387 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM6350 Snapdragon 690 5G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 560 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 560 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 620
Adreno 619L
Memory
256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
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), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 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
32 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
32 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
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
171.2 x 78.1 x 9.4 mm (6.74 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
215.5 g
206 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Green, White
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 2.56/0.9 Gbps
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
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
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 (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, SAR
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes

