Huawei Y9a
#2987
TCL 20 5G
#2207Category Breakdown
Huawei Y9a
TCL 20 5G
Performance
79.481.5
Camera
62.763.9
Display
58.976.6
Battery
29.530.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
55.782.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
44.750.9
Summary
- The Huawei Y9a features a 6.63-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, while the TCL 20 5G has a slightly larger 6.67-inch IPS LCD display that supports HDR10.
- In terms of performance, the Y9a is powered by the Mediatek Helio G80 chipset, whereas the TCL 20 5G utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 690, which offers 5G connectivity.
- The Y9a's rear camera system includes a 64 MP main sensor, compared to the TCL's 48 MP setup, but the TCL offers additional ultrawide capabilities.
- Battery capacity is higher in the TCL at 4500 mAh versus the Y9a's 4200 mAh, though the Y9a supports faster charging at 22.5W.
- Both devices run on Android 10, but the Y9a uses EMUI 10.1 while the TCL runs TCL UI.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Y9a
TCL 20 5G
General
Release Date
2020, September 07
2020, November 30
Announced
2020, September 07
2020, November 30
Description
Also known as Huawei Nova Y9a
N/A
Display
Size
6.63"
6.67"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, HDR10, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~397 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SM6350 Snapdragon 690 5G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 560 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 560 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Adreno 619L
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, 120˚ (ultrawide)2 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)
Main Camera Features
Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
Motorized pop-up 16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4200 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4200 mAh or 4300 mAh (region dependent)
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details
22.5W / 40W wired (region dependent)
18W wired, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.5 x 76.5 x 9 mm (6.44 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
166.2 x 76.8 x 9.1 mm (6.54 x 3.02 x 0.36 in)
Weight
197 g
206 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Space Silver, Sakura Pink, Midnight Black
Mist Gray, Placid Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
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, BDS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, EMUI 10.1, no Google Play Services
Android 10, TCL UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass