LG Velvet 5G UW
#631
TCL 20 Pro 5G
#603Category Breakdown
LG Velvet 5G UW
TCL 20 Pro 5G
Performance
83.586.2
Camera
63.992.2
Display
84.679.4
Battery
90.491.2
Build
78.777.2
Connectivity
86.884.2
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
73.273.6
Summary
- The LG Velvet 5G UW features a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, while the TCL 20 Pro 5G has a similar glass design but is slightly heavier.
- The Velvet has a 6.8-inch P-OLED display, whereas the TCL offers a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with HDR10 support, providing richer colors.
- In terms of performance, the Velvet is powered by the Snapdragon 765G, while the TCL utilizes the Snapdragon 750G, with both having 6GB of RAM but differing in storage options, as the TCL offers 256GB compared to the Velvet's 128GB.
- Both phones have a 48 MP rear camera, but the TCL includes optical image stabilization (OIS) and a higher-resolution 32 MP selfie camera, compared to the Velvet's 16 MP.
- The Velvet's battery capacity is 4300 mAh with faster charging at 25W, while the TCL has a slightly larger 4500 mAh battery but slower 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the Velvet runs on Android 10 (upgradable to 11) with LG UX, while the TCL comes with Android 11 and TCL UI.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Velvet 5G UW
TCL 20 Pro 5G
General
Release Date
2020, August 19
2021, April 14
Announced
2020, August 19
2021, April 14
Description
For Verizon
N/A
Display
Size
6.8"
6.67"
Type
P-OLED
AMOLED, HDR10, 420 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2460 pixels (~395 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
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 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 570 & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 570)
GPU
Adreno 620
Adreno 619
Memory
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, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 15mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS16 MP, f/2.4, 16mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.2, (macro)/ 5 MP (USA only)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/1.9, 29mm (standard), 1/3.06, 1.0µm
32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR
Optical Stabilization
✗
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4300 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4300 mAh
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired, PD3.0, QC49W wireless
18W wired15W wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
167.2 x 74.1 x 7.9 mm (6.58 x 2.92 x 0.31 in)
164.2 x 73 x 8.8 mm (6.46 x 2.87 x 0.35 in)
Weight
N/A
190 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back
Colors
Aurora Red
Moondust Gray, Marine Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM (pre-installed)
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1000/75 Mbps, 5G 2Gbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G 2.7 Gbps DL, 625 Mbps UL
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, LG UX
Android 11, TCL UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass