Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G
#718
TCL 20 Pro 5G
#637Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note10 5G
TCL 20 Pro 5G
Performance
73.073.0
Camera
51.652.4
Display
79.579.5
Battery
66.069.0
Build
79.877.8
Overall
68.669.0
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
48 MP
Main Camera Details
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)
Front Camera
10 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 0.8µm
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
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Aura Glow, Aura White, Aura Black, Aura Pink, Aura Red
Moondust Gray, Marine Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4
Android 11, TCL UI
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4
Android 11, TCL UI
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes