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TCL 20 R 5G

TCL 20 R 5G

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Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G

Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G

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Category Breakdown

TCL 20 R 5G
Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G
Performance
78.779.9
Camera
19.128.4
Display
75.375.0
Battery
30.633.7
Build
65.887.0
Connectivity
83.182.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
49.956.2

Summary

  • The TCL 20 R 5G features a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a peak brightness of 500 nits, while the Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G has a slightly larger 6.74-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but higher peak brightness at 600 nits.
  • In terms of performance, the TCL is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset, whereas the Redmi utilizes the more advanced Dimensity 6100+, providing better efficiency.
  • The camera setup on the TCL includes a 13 MP main sensor, while the Redmi boasts a significantly higher 50 MP main camera, enhancing photo quality.
  • Battery capacity is also greater in the Redmi at 5000 mAh compared to the TCL's 4500 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 18W versus 10W.
  • Both devices run different versions of Android, with the TCL on Android 11 and TCL UI, while the Redmi operates on Android 13 with MIUI 14, offering a more updated software experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

TCL 20 R 5G
Xiaomi Redmi 13C 5G

General

Release Date

2021, September 07
2023, December 06

Announced

2021, September 07
2023, December 06

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

6.52"
6.74"

Type

IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)

Resolution

720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

90Hz
90Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2

Memory

64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

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)
50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.76", 1.12µm, PDAFAuxiliary lens

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR

Front Camera

8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide) 1/4.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)

Front Camera Features

N/A
HDR

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

4500 mAh
5000 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 4500 mAh
5000 mAh

Charging Details

10W wired
18W wired, PD

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

164.3 x 75 x 9 mm (6.47 x 2.95 x 0.35 in)
168.1 x 77.9 x 8.2 mm (6.62 x 3.07 x 0.32 in)

Weight

186 g
192 g

Materials

Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back

Colors

Gray, Blue
Starry Black, Twilight Blue, Starry Silver, Starlight Black, Startrail Green, Startrail Silver

Foldable

SAR

N/A
1.09 W/kg (head)     1.09 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat13 400/100 Mbps, 5G 2.7 Gbps DL
HSPA, LTE, 5G

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

Bluetooth

5.2, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 11, TCL UI
Android 13, MIUI 14

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass