TCL 20 R 5G
#2152
Tecno Pop 9 4G
#2847Category Breakdown
TCL 20 R 5G
Tecno Pop 9 4G
Performance
68.562.5
Camera
42.442.4
Display
75.575.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
61.759.9
Summary
- The TCL 20 R 5G features a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Tecno Pop 9 4G has a slightly larger 6.67-inch IPS LCD, offering either 90Hz or 120Hz refresh rates depending on the region.
- In terms of performance, the TCL is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset, whereas the Tecno utilizes the Unisoc T615 or Mediatek Helio G50, providing different performance levels based on the model.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and 8 MP front camera, but the Tecno's rear camera has a wider aperture at f/1.8 compared to the TCL's f/2.2.
- The Tecno Pop 9 has a larger 5000 mAh battery with 15W charging, compared to the TCL's 4500 mAh and 10W charging.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the TCL on Android 11 and the Tecno on Android 14 (Go edition), and the Tecno also includes stereo speakers, which the TCL lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 20 R 5G
Tecno Pop 9 4G
General
Release Date
2021, September 07
2024, November 22
Announced
2021, September 07
2024, November 22
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.52"
6.67"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 90Hz (India), 120Hz (International)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~263 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
Unisoc T615 (12 nm) - InternationalMediatek Helio G50 - India
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) - InternationalOcta-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 - India
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MP1 - InternationalPowerVR GE8320 - India
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide) 1/3.0", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
13 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1.12µm, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide) 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
Yes
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4500 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.3 x 75 x 9 mm (6.47 x 2.95 x 0.35 in)
166 x 77 x 8 mm (6.54 x 3.03 x 0.31 in)
Weight
186 g
189 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray, Blue
Glittery White, Lime Green, Startrail Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat13 400/100 Mbps, 5G 2.7 Gbps DL
HSPA, LTE
5G
✓
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Yes
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
Yes
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 11, TCL UI
Android 14 (Go edition)
OS Version
Android 11, TCL UI
Android 14 (Go edition)
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensors
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes