Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G
#414
TCL 20 Pro 5G
#603Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G
TCL 20 Pro 5G
Performance
93.086.2
Camera
96.792.2
Display
86.879.4
Battery
87.291.2
Build
81.677.2
Connectivity
84.084.2
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
78.573.6
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G features a premium build with Gorilla Glass 6 on both front and back, while the TCL 20 Pro 5G has a solid glass design but lacks the same level of durability.
- The Note10's 6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED display offers HDR10+ support and a slightly higher pixel density compared to the 6.67-inch AMOLED display of the TCL, which also supports HDR10 but is less bright.
- In terms of performance, the Note10 is powered by the Exynos 9825 or Snapdragon 855, providing robust capabilities, while the TCL utilizes the Snapdragon 750G, which is less powerful.
- The Note10's camera system includes a versatile triple-lens setup with a 12 MP main sensor, while the TCL boasts a 48 MP main sensor with additional ultrawide and macro lenses.
- Battery capacity favors the TCL with 4500 mAh compared to the Note10's 3500 mAh, although the latter supports faster charging.
- Software-wise, the Note10 runs on Android 9.0 with One UI 4 upgrade potential, while the TCL operates on Android 11 with TCL UI, providing different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G
TCL 20 Pro 5G
General
Release Date
2019
2021, April 14
Announced
2019
2021, April 14
Description
Also available with 4G/LTE onlyVersions: SM-N971U (USA); SM-N971N (South Korea)
N/A
Display
Size
6.3"
6.67"
Type
Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+
AMOLED, HDR10, 420 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 9825 (7 nm) - EMEA/LATAMQualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) - USA/China
Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEA/LATAMOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) - USA/China
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 570)
GPU
Mali-G76 MP12 - EMEA/LATAMAdreno 640 - USA/China
Adreno 619
Memory
256GB 12GB RAM
256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.1, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom16 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm, Super Steady video
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, auto-HDR, panorama
Dual LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired, PD3.012W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
18W wired15W wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
151 x 71.8 x 7.9 mm (5.94 x 2.83 x 0.31 in)
164.2 x 73 x 8.8 mm (6.46 x 2.87 x 0.35 in)
Weight
168 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back
Colors
Aura Glow, Aura White, Aura Black, Aura Pink, Aura Red
Moondust Gray, Marine Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
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/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4
Android 11, TCL UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass