TCL 20 Pro 5G
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Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
#864Category Breakdown
TCL 20 Pro 5G
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
Performance
86.289.5
Camera
92.268.0
Display
79.481.7
Battery
91.288.7
Build
77.281.5
Connectivity
84.283.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
73.667.7
Summary
- The TCL 20 Pro 5G features a larger 6.67-inch AMOLED display with HDR10 support, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G has a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display, both offering similar resolutions.
- In terms of performance, the TCL is powered by the Snapdragon 750G chipset, whereas the Mi 9 Pro utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 855+, providing better processing capabilities.
- The camera systems are comparable, with both offering a 48 MP main sensor, but the Mi 9 Pro includes a telephoto lens for optical zoom, while the TCL has OIS.
- The TCL has a 4500 mAh battery with 18W charging, while the Mi 9 Pro has a slightly smaller 4000 mAh battery but supports faster 40W charging.
- Build quality favors the Mi 9 Pro with Gorilla Glass protection and an aluminum frame, while the TCL has a glass front and back.
- Software-wise, the TCL runs Android 11 with TCL UI, while the Mi 9 Pro operates on Android 10 with MIUI 11.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 20 Pro 5G
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
General
Release Date
2021, April 14
2019
Announced
2021, April 14
2019
Description
N/A
Also available with 4G/LTE only
Display
Size
6.67"
6.39"
Type
AMOLED, HDR10, 420 nits (typ)
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 570)
Octa-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 619
Adreno 640 (700 MHz)
Memory
256GB 6GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
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)
48 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF12 MP, f/2.2, 54mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom16 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual LED flash, HDR, panorama
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 0.8µm
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired15W wireless
40W wired, QC430W wireless10W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.2 x 73 x 8.8 mm (6.46 x 2.87 x 0.35 in)
157.2 x 74.6 x 8.5 mm (6.19 x 2.94 x 0.33 in)
Weight
190 g
196 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame (7000 series)
Colors
Moondust Gray, Marine Blue
Dream White, Titanium Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G 2.7 Gbps DL, 625 Mbps UL
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps, 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
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, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.0, 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 (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, TCL UI
Android 10, MIUI 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass