In depth comparison and review of TCL 10 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | TCL 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | T799H | SM-N981B/DS | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 158.5 mm | 161.6 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has greater height than TCL 10 Pro. |
Width | 72.4 mm | 75.2 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has greater width than TCL 10 Pro. |
Depth | 9.2 mm | 8.3 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G is narrower than TCL 10 Pro. |
Weight | 177 g | 192 g | TCL 10 Pro is lighter than TCL 10 Pro. |
Body Colour | Ember grey | Forest mist green | Mystic green | Mystic bronze | Mystic grey | |
Body Material | 3D glass, gradient pattern and OPVD film | - | |
Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof, water-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G is waterproof. |
IP rating | - | IP68 | |
Repairability Index | - | 8.1 (out of 10) | |
SAR Value | 1.62 W/kg (body), 1.05 W/kg (head) | 0.684 W/kg (head), 1.368 W/kg (body), 2.27 W/kg (limb) | |
Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
DISPLAY | TCL 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | AMOLED | Infinity-O Super AMOLED Plus | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.47" | 6.7" | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has larger screen size than TCL 10 Pro. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has better screen resolution than TCL 10 Pro. |
Display Format | Full HD+ | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | 398 ppi | 393 ppi | TCL 10 Pro has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | - | |
Max Brightness | 986 cd/m² | - | |
Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
Contrast Ratio | 2000000:1 | - | |
HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
HDR Technology | HDR10 | HDR10+ | |
Display Enhancement Technology | Eye comfort mode, Adaptive Tone | - | |
Display Features | Reading mode, 3D Glass, DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, AOD(Always On Display), Dark mode, TCL NXTVISION, Dedicated display engine | Edge Screen, AOD(Always On Display), Edge Lighting, Video Wallpaper |
PROCESSOR | TCL 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 | - | |
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Clock Speed | 2 GHz | 2.73 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has higher clock speed than TCL 10 Pro. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 612 | - |
MEMORY | TCL 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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RAM | 6 GB | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 8 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has more RAM than TCL 10 Pro. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 256 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has more internal memory than TCL 10 Pro. |
User Memory | 103 GB | 221.7 GB | |
Memory Interface | UFS 2.1 | - | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | - |
CAMERA | TCL 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 4 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 64 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | TCL 10 Pro has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
Sensor Size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.76" | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has better camera sensor size than TCL 10 Pro. |
Sensor Name | Samsung GW1 Sensor | - | |
Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.79 | F/1.8 | TCL 10 Pro has better lens aperture than TCL 10 Pro. |
Lens Construction | 6-element | - | |
Field of View (FoV) | 79 degree(s) | 79 degree(s) | Both phones have the same lens field of view. |
Pixel Size | 0.8 μm | 1.8 μm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has larger camera pixel size than TCL 10 Pro. |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
Digital Zoom | 10x | 30x | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has better digital zoom than TCL 10 Pro. |
Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
Special Effects | HDR | HDR, Grid Line | |
Camera Modes | Slow motion video, Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, portrait mode, Auto Zoom, Super Night mode, Light Trace Mode, photo filters, Stop-Motion Video Mode, Super Macro Mode | Panorama, Slow motion mode, HYPERLAPSE, Live Focus mode, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Motion Photos, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Live focus video, Night, Mountain, Pro Video mode, Single Take, Pro Video | |
Light Source | Dual LED flash | High CRI LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, 7680 x 4320 (8K) at 24 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Scene recognition, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), contrast detection auto-focus (CDAF), laser detection auto focus (LDAF) | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Full view, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady, Super Speed Dual Pixel AF, Zoom-In Mic, Space Zoom, Take 33MP still photos while playing 8K video, Hybrid Optic Zoom 3x, AR Doodle, 30x Super Resolution Zoom, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding) support, Microphone Control (Pro Video only) |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 16 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | TCL 10 Pro has better second camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
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Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | 1/3" | - | |
Sensor Name (2nd Camera) | Samsung S5K3P9 | - | |
Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Super wide-angle lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has better second camera lens aperture than TCL 10 Pro. |
Lens Element Qty (2nd Camera) | 5-element | - | |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | 123 degree(s) | 120 degree(s) | TCL 10 Pro has larger second camera lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1 μm | 1.4 μm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has larger second camera pixel size than TCL 10 Pro. |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | 5-piece lens | OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation), Super Speed Dual Pixel AF |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 5 Megapixel | 64 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has higher resolution third camera than TCL 10 Pro. |
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Sensor Size (3rd Camera) | 1/5" | - | |
Sensor Name (3rd Camera) | GC5035 | - | |
Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.2 | F/2.0 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has better third camera lens aperture than TCL 10 Pro. |
Lens Element Qty (3rd Camera) | 3-element | - | |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | 83 degree(s) | 76 degree(s) | TCL 10 Pro has larger third camera lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | 1.12 μm | 0.8 μm | TCL 10 Pro has larger third camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | Macro camera | - |
FOURTH CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | 2 Megapixel | - | |
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Sensor Size (4th Camera) | 1/2.8" | - | |
Sensor Name (4th Camera) | OmniVision OV02K10 sensor | - | |
Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | F/1.8 | - | |
Lens Element Qty (4th Camera) | 5-element | - | |
Field of View (4th Camera) | 77 degree(s) | - | |
Pixel Size (4th Camera) | 2.9 μm | - | |
Camera Functions (4th Camera) | Super low light | - |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 24 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | TCL 10 Pro has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/2.8" | - | |
Sensor Name (Front) | OV24B | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | TCL 10 Pro has better front lens aperture than TCL 10 Pro. |
Field of View (Front) | 79.6 degree(s) | 80 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has larger front lens field of view than TCL 10 Pro. |
Pixel Size (Front) | 0.9 μm | 1.22 μm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has larger front camera pixel size than TCL 10 Pro. |
Focus Adjustment | Focus free | Automatic | |
Special Effects (Front) | Face Beautification | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Photo filters, video filters | - | |
Light Source (Front) | Display flash | - | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | - | |
Camera Features (Front) | - | Dual Pixel AF |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | TCL 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4500 mAh | 4300 mAh | TCL 10 Pro has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging, Power Delivery 3.0 | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
Recharge Time (Charging Time) | 120 min | - | |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | |
Standby Time | 600 hours | - | |
Talk Time | 1680 minutes | 1380 minutes | TCL 10 Pro has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
Run Time Details | Standby: up to 600 hrs Talk (3G): up to 1680 min Talk (2G): up to 1200 min Talk (4G): up to 1080 min |
Talk (LTE): up to 1380 min Active online usage (LTE): up to 15 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 16 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 21 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 74 hrs |
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Battery Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
CELLULAR | TCL 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 | |
User Interface | TCL UI | One UI 2.5 | |
Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | Bixby | |
Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | TCL 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, VoLTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n77, n78, n40 | |
5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | TCL 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | PCM, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, apt-X, LDAC, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis, apt-X HD, WAVE, TWS | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | - | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
Sound Enhancements | - | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, Acoustic Overload Point, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound |
FEATURES | TCL 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, infrared (IR) sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
Security Technology | Face Key | - | |
Additional Phone Features | Google Lens, Google Assistant Button | MIMO technology, Screen mirroring, Screen Write, Smart Select, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Live message, Screen off memo, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, AR Doodle, PENUP |
OTHERS | TCL 10 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, protective case | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, S Pen, Earphones (USB Type-C) with sound by AKG | |
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Compliant Standards | TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification | IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m |