TCL 20Y
#3573
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
#3847Category Breakdown
TCL 20Y
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
Performance
62.560.3
Camera
44.144.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
58.257.5
Summary
- The TCL 20Y features a larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has a 6.3-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the TCL is powered by the Mediatek Helio P22 chipset, whereas the Redmi Note 7 utilizes the more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 660.
- Both phones have a 48 MP rear camera, but the Redmi Note 7 offers more versatility with additional depth and wide-angle options, along with video recording capabilities up to 120fps.
- Both devices have a 4000 mAh battery, but the Redmi Note 7 supports faster 18W charging compared to the TCL's 10W.
- The TCL 20Y runs Android 11 with TCL UI, while the Redmi Note 7 originally shipped with Android 9.0 and is upgradable to Android 10 with MIUI 12.
- Build quality favors the Redmi Note 7, featuring Gorilla Glass on both the front and back, while the TCL has a glass front and plastic back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 20Y
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
General
Release Date
2021, September 07
2019, February 28
Announced
2021, September 07
2019, January 10
Description
N/A
Versions: Global market (48+5 MP); India (12+2 MP)
Display
Size
6.52"
6.3"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762D Helio P22 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 512
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide) 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)or12 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
13 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide) 1/4.0", 1.12µm
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60/120fps, (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
165.6 x 75.6 x 8.8 mm (6.52 x 2.98 x 0.35 in)
159.2 x 75.2 x 8.1 mm (6.27 x 2.96 x 0.32 in)
Weight
194 g
186 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue
Blue, Black, Twilight Gold, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 11, TCL UI
Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 11, TCL UI
Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes