TCL 20 R 5G
#2337
Xiaomi Mi 5c
#3650Category Breakdown
TCL 20 R 5G
Xiaomi Mi 5c
Performance
78.771.8
Camera
19.119.1
Display
75.358.9
Battery
30.623.2
Build
65.877.8
Connectivity
83.154.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
49.939.4
Summary
- The TCL 20 R 5G features a larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, providing smoother visuals compared to the Xiaomi Mi 5c's 5.15-inch display at 60Hz.
- In terms of performance, the TCL is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset, while the Mi 5c uses the Xiaomi Surge S1, with the TCL offering better multitasking capabilities due to its octa-core configuration.
- The camera setup on the TCL includes a 13 MP main sensor, slightly outperforming the 12 MP sensor on the Mi 5c, although both can record 1080p video.
- The TCL has a significantly larger 4500 mAh battery compared to the Mi 5c's 2860 mAh, allowing for longer usage between charges.
- Build quality differs as well, with the TCL using a plastic frame and back, while the Mi 5c features an aluminum back and frame, making it lighter and more premium.
- Lastly, the TCL runs on Android 11 with TCL UI, offering a more updated software experience compared to the Mi 5c's Android 7.1 with MIUI 8.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 20 R 5G
Xiaomi Mi 5c
General
Release Date
2021, September 07
2017
Announced
2021, September 07
2017
Description
N/A
For China
Display
Size
6.52"
5.15"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (peak)
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
Xiaomi Surge S1
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-T860MP4
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide) 1/3.0", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
12 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1.25µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide) 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
2860 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Li-Ion 2860 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.3 x 75 x 9 mm (6.47 x 2.95 x 0.35 in)
144.4 x 69.7 x 7.1 mm (5.69 x 2.74 x 0.28 in)
Weight
186 g
135 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Gray, Blue
Black, Gold, Rose Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / 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
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, TCL UI
Android 7.1 (Nougat), MIUI 8
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass