Detailed comparison and review of TCL 10L and Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | TCL 10L | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-N981B/DS | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 162.2 mm | 161.6 mm | TCL 10L has greater height than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
| Width | 75.6 mm | 75.2 mm | TCL 10L has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
| Depth | 8.4 mm | 8.3 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G is narrower than TCL 10L. |
| Weight | 180 g | 192 g | TCL 10L is lighter than TCL 10L. |
| Body Colour | Mariana blue | Arctic white | Mystic green | Mystic bronze | Mystic grey | |
| Body Material | White holographic 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 | 1.463 W/kg (body), 0.59 W/kg (head) | 0.684 W/kg (head), 1.368 W/kg (body), 2.27 W/kg (limb) | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-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 10L | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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| Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | LCD | Infinity-O Super AMOLED Plus | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.53" | 6.7" | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has larger screen size than TCL 10L. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has better screen resolution than TCL 10L. |
| Display Format | Full HD+ | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 393 ppi | TCL 10L has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | - | |
| Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
| HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
| HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | Eye comfort mode, Adaptive Tone | - | |
| Display Features | 2.5D Glass, Reading mode, Dotch Display, TCL NXTVISION | Edge Screen, AOD(Always On Display), Edge Lighting, Video Wallpaper |
| PROCESSOR | TCL 10L | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | - | |
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| Clock Speed | 2 GHz | 2.73 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has higher clock speed than TCL 10L. |
| 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 610 | - |
| MEMORY | TCL 10L | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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| RAM | 6 GB | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 8 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has more RAM than TCL 10L. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 256 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has more internal memory than TCL 10L. |
| User Memory | 44 GB | 221.7 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | - |
| CAMERA | TCL 10L | 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 | 48 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | TCL 10L has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.25" | 1/1.76" | TCL 10L has better camera sensor size than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
| Sensor Name | Samsung S5KGM1 | - | |
| Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/1.8 | Both phones have the same camera lens aperture. |
| 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 10L. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Digital Zoom | 10x | 30x | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has better digital zoom than TCL 10L. |
| Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
| Special Effects | HDR | HDR, Grid Line | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Pro mode, night mode, BurstShot, super resolution mode, Super Slow-mo, Super Night mode, dark shot, depth bokeh, low-light video | 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 | Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 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, Anti-shake, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), real-time photo filters, 4-in-1 Pixel technology, Audio zoom, contrast detection auto-focus (CDAF), anti-blur, wide-angle distortion correction | 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) | 8 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has better second camera resolution than TCL 10L. |
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| Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | 1/4" | - | |
| Sensor Name (2nd Camera) | GC8034 | - | |
| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Super wide-angle lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same second camera lens aperture. |
| Lens Element Qty (2nd Camera) | 5-element | - | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | 118 degree(s) | 120 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has larger second camera lens field of view than TCL 10L. |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1.12 μm | 1.4 μm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has larger second camera pixel size than TCL 10L. |
| 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) | 2 Megapixel | 64 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has higher resolution third camera than TCL 10L. |
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| Sensor Size (3rd Camera) | 1/5" | - | |
| Sensor Name (3rd Camera) | GC2385 | - | |
| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.0 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has better third camera lens aperture than TCL 10L. |
| Lens Element Qty (3rd Camera) | 3-element | - | |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | 79 degree(s) | 76 degree(s) | TCL 10L has larger third camera lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 0.8 μm | |
| 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) | 1/5" | - | |
| Sensor Name (4th Camera) | GC2385 | - | |
| Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | F/2.4 | - | |
| Lens Element Qty (4th Camera) | 3-element | - | |
| Field of View (4th Camera) | 86.6 degree(s) | - | |
| Camera Functions (4th Camera) | Depth camera | - |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 16 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | TCL 10L has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
| Sensor Size (Front) | 1/3.1" | - | |
| Sensor Name (Front) | S5K3P9S04 | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture. |
| Lens Element Qty (Front) | 5-element | - | |
| Field of View (Front) | 76.3 degree(s) | 80 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has larger front lens field of view than TCL 10L. |
| Pixel Size (Front) | 1 μm | 1.22 μm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has larger front camera pixel size than TCL 10L. |
| Focus Adjustment | Focus free | Automatic | |
| Special Effects (Front) | Face Beautification | - | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Portrait mode, Bokeh Mode | - | |
| 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 10L | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4000 mAh | 4300 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has larger battery capacity than TCL 10L. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging, Power Delivery 3.0 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has fast charging technology. |
| Recharge Time (Charging Time) | 145 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 | 559 hours | - | |
| Talk Time | 2940 minutes | 1380 minutes | TCL 10L has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
| Run Time Details | Standby: up to 559 hrs Talk (2G): up to 2940 min Talk (3G): up to 2040 min Talk (4G): up to 1620 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 10L | 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, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | TCL 10L | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, VoLTE, VoWiFi | 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 10L | 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, WAVE | 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 10L | 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, RGB sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
| Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
| Security Technology | Face Key | - | |
| Additional Phone Features | HD Voice, dual microphones with noise cancellation, Google Lens | 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 10L | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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| Included Accessories | Protective cover, screen protection film, power adapter | 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 | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m |
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