Lenovo K12 (China)
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TCL 20 SE
#2796Category Breakdown
Lenovo K12 (China)
TCL 20 SE
Performance
72.772.8
Camera
44.828.4
Display
56.570.6
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
48.561.2
Audio
8.970.7
Overall
40.246.1
Summary
- The Lenovo K12 features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the TCL 20 SE has a slightly larger 6.82-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels, both with 60Hz refresh rates.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 chipset and offer 64GB of storage with 4GB of RAM, ensuring similar performance.
- The K12's rear camera is more capable with a 48 MP sensor compared to the TCL's 16 MP, although both have an 8 MP front camera.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh, but the TCL supports faster charging at 18W versus the K12's 10W.
- In terms of software, the K12 runs Android 10, while the TCL 20 SE comes with Android 11, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo K12 (China)
TCL 20 SE
General
Release Date
2020, December 09
2021, January 11
Announced
2020, December 09
2021, January 11
Description
Also known as Lenovo Music Lemon K12
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.82"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
720 x 1640 pixels (~263 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM4250 Snapdragon 460 (11 nm)
Qualcomm SM4250 Snapdragon 460 (11 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 240 & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 240)
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 240 & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 240)
GPU
Adreno 610
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
48 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
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, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
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
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired2.5W reverse wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165.2 x 75.7 x 9.2 mm (6.50 x 2.98 x 0.36 in)
172.1 x 77.1 x 9.1 mm (6.78 x 3.04 x 0.36 in)
Weight
200 g
206 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Navy Blue, Gray
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 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10
Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, TCL UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass