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TCL 20SE (4GB + 64GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:64 GBScreen size:6.82 inchesMain camera megapixels:16 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP

TCL 20SE (4GB + 64GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

TCL 20SE (4GB + 64GB)
5.8/10

Overall score

Score
5.8/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

90%

5.5

Technical score

10%

8.4

User score

â–¼Worse than 84% of smartphones
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

â–¼Worse than 78%
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

25%

4.6

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.7

Camera

15%

5.0

Display

15%

6.3

Battery

10%

4.4

Software

10%

6.7

Connectivity

4%

4.6

Audio

3%

6.1

Design

â–¼Worse than 87%
8.4

User score

User score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

70%

8.5

User ratings

30%

8.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 77%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone TCL 20SE (4GB + 64GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

25%

4.6

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.7

Camera

15%

5.0

Display

15%

6.3

Battery

10%

4.4

Software

10%

6.7

Connectivity

4%

4.6

Audio

3%

6.1

Design

5.5
User score
User score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components

70%

8.5

User ratings

30%

8.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.4
Popularity
Popularity
8.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 77% of models
Popularity:
TCL 20SE (4GB + 64GB) has a popularity of 8.1 points, which is higher than 77.3% of smartphones.
8.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

70%

5.8

Overall score

30%

9.8

Price

7.0
Brand name
TCL
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor model which is slower than processors in 75.7% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.3% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
4 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 4 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 82.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 14% of smartphones.
Internal storage
64 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 64 GB which is smaller than the storage of 89.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 7.9% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 84.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 8.3% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 11
Android version
Android 11
This smartphone runs Android version Android 11 which is older than that found in 80.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 8.5% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
16 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 16 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP which is lower than that of 86.9% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 which is wider than that of 70.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.9% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
20.1 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 20.1 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 89.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
1.12 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 1.12 µm which is larger than in 78.2% of smartphones and equal to the size in 5.6% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.82 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.82 inches which is larger than the screens of 89.7% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.7% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2400 px which is higher than that of 36.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 20.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
395 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi which is higher than that of 41.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 8.9% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is lower than in 84.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 15.7% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
18 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 18 W which is slower than in 76% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 11.7% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
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Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
166.2 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 166.2 mm which is taller than 76.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Width
76.9 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 76.9 mm which is wider than 70.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.6% of smartphones.
Thickness
9.1 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 9.1 mm which is thicker than 81.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.6% of smartphones.
Weight
199 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 199 g which is heavier than 55.1% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 3.2% of smartphones.
Device volume
113,544 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 113,544 cm³ which is larger than 85.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
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TCL 20SE (4GB + 64GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 0.15 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.82 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 0.32 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.12 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.6% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    AI Color Portrait, AI Sky Enhancement, AI Object Eraser, AI Quad-Camera enhancement
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Supports laser autofocus
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • 2x cheaper
    TCL 20SE (4GB + 64GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£130 vs £260).
    £130 vs £260
  • 5% higher user score
    User score
    8.4/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    TCL 20SE (4GB + 64GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.40 vs 8.000).
    8.4 vs 8
  • 48.1% more popular
    TCL 20SE (4GB + 64GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (8.05 vs 5.4).
    8.05 vs 5.44
  • 2x more L1
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (64 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    64 KB vs 32 KB
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    AI Color Portrait, AI Sky Enhancement, AI Object Eraser, AI Quad-Camera enhancement
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.3% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 0.32 µm larger main camera pixel size
    This smartphone has a larger main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (1.1 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average pixel size is 0.8 µm.
    1.12 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Supports laser autofocus
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • 0.15 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.82 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.6% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Supports aptX
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 75% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (64 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 256 GB
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 37.2% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (20.1 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    20.1 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • 31.6% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (650 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    650 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 4 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • 4.4% worse value for money
    TCL 20SE (4GB + 64GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (7.03 vs 7.3).
    7.03 vs 7.34
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 75% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (64 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    64 GB vs 256 GB
  • 31.6% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (650 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    650 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 4 GB less RAM
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • 83.3% larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (11 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    11 nm vs 6 nm
  • 92.2% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (244 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    244 vs 3,115
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 16.7% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.0 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 32.1% slower memory speed
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (1866 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    1,866 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • 94.5% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (67 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    67 vs 1,226
  • 41.8% lower memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (14.9 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    14.9 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 50% fewer shader units
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (128 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    128 vs 256
  • Lower CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (4x2 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    4x2 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No location privacy controls
    This smartphone does not offer location privacy controls, the average smartphone does. 88% of smartphones include location privacy features.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    This smartphone lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average smartphone includes them. 87% of smartphones offer these toggles.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 11 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 11 vs Android 14
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • No theme customization
    This smartphone does not support theme customization, the average smartphone does. 91% of smartphones allow theme customization.
  • No offline voice commands
    This smartphone does not support offline voice commands, the average smartphone does. 90.4% of smartphones offer offline voice control.
  • No dynamic theme support
    This smartphone does not support dynamic themes, the average smartphone does. 81.9% of smartphones support dynamic theming.
  • Lacks extra dim mode
    This smartphone does not have extra dim mode, the average smartphone does. 82.5% of smartphones offer extra dimming features.
  • 37.2% smaller main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (20.1 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    20.1 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (16 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    16 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x60 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.0 vs 5.2
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 31.8% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (450 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    450 nits vs 660 nits
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This smartphone has a lower contrast ratio than the average smartphone (1500:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone has a contrast ratio of 1000000:1.
    1,500:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • 45.5% slower charging speed
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (18 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    18 W vs 33 W
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 3 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2021 vs 2024). 3.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    January 2021
    2021 vs 2024
  • 0.8 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (9.1 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    9.1 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 2.6 mm taller
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (166.2 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    166.2 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 0.9 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (76.9 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    76.9 mm vs 76 mm
  • 1.4% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (199 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    199 g vs 196.2 g
  • 16.1% larger volume
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (113544 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    113,544 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

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vicbstard.medium.com
23/06/2021
Summary of the review
TCL 20 SE smartphone review | Vic B’Stard’s State of Play
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digitalreviews.net
31/08/2021
Summary of the review
TCL 20 SE - Unremarkable but has juice
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wired.com
27/07/2021
Summary of the review
TCL 20 Pro 5G, 20S, and 20 SE Review - WIRED
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androidheadlines.com
20/07/2021
Summary of the review
TCL 20SE Review - Further Proof That Affordable Doesn't Mean Cheap
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consumerreports.org
01/07/2021
Summary of the review
TCL 20 SE Cell Phone Review
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xda-developers.com
19/07/2021
Summary of the review
TCL 20 SE Review: Decent entry level phone, but better options exist even in the US
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phandroid.com
19/08/2021
Summary of the review
TCL 20 SE Review: So close, yet so far
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androidcentral.com
09/07/2021
Summary of the review
TCL 20S and TCL 20 SE review: 2019 called, it doesn’t want its processor back
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techradar.com
05/05/2021
Summary of the review
TCL 20 SE review - TechRadar
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theverge.com
14/10/2021
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TCL 20S and 20SE review: budget phones that beat expectations
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pcmag.com
15/07/2021
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TCL 20 SE Review - PCMag
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elcomercio.pe
14/04/2022
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TCL 20 SE Review: The Good and the Bad
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tech.everyeye.it
21/04/2021
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TCL 20 SE Review: Is this €150 Android smartphone worth it?
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tomshw.it
12/04/2021
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TCL 20 SE review: don't dismiss it just yet!
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consumentenbond.nl
Geen datum (Producttest)
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TCL 20 SE - Black - Test, Reviews & Prices. Would you also like to see the prices of comparable models from 2021 for comparison?
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tweakers.net
17/05/2021
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TCL 20 SE and 20 5G Review - New smartphone brand in the Benelux
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id.nl
22/04/2021
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TCL 20 SE - big newcomer fails to leave a grand impression
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droidapp.nl
18/04/2021
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TCL 20 SE review: TCL's first budget smartphone does quite well
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Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about TCL 20SE (4GB + 64GB)

  • Vibrant and large 6.82-inch display enhanced by [NXTVISION technology](Use code with caution.jsonhttps://www.pcmag.com/reviews/tcl-20-seUse code with caution.json)
  • Impressive [5,000mAh battery life](Use code with caution.jsonhttps://www.techradar.com/reviews/tcl-20-seUse code with caution.json) lasting up to two days with light use
  • Affordable sub-$200 [entry-level price point](Use code with caution.jsonhttps://www.zdnet.com/product/tcl-20se/Use code with caution.json)
  • Includes a [3.5mm headphone jack](Use code with caution.jsonhttps://www.xda-developers.com/tcl-20-se-review/Use code with caution.json) and dual stereo speakers
  • Generous [128GB of internal storage](Use code with caution.jsonhttps://www.androidheadlines.com/2021/07/tcl-20se-review.htmlUse code with caution.json) for a budget device
  • Clean [Android software experience](Use code with caution.jsonhttps://www.pcmag.com/reviews/tcl-20-seUse code with caution.json) with minimal bloatware

What we don't like about TCL 20SE (4GB + 64GB)

  • Slow charging speeds, taking over [3 hours for a full charge](Use code with caution.jsonhttps://www.xda-developers.com/tcl-20-se-review/Use code with caution.json)
  • Mediocre [low-light camera performance](Use code with caution.jsonhttps://www.techradar.com/reviews/tcl-20-seUse code with caution.json) with loss of detail
  • Sluggish [Snapdragon 460 processor](Use code with caution.jsonhttps://www.pcmag.com/reviews/tcl-20-seUse code with caution.json) causing lag in demanding games or multitasking
  • Lack of [NFC support](Use code with caution.jsonhttps://www.androidheadlines.com/2021/07/tcl-20se-review.htmlUse code with caution.json) for contactless payments
  • Low [720p screen resolution](Use code with caution.jsonhttps://www.techradar.com/reviews/tcl-20-seUse code with caution.json) and standard 60Hz refresh rate
  • Plastic build is a [magnet for fingerprints](Use code with caution.jsonhttps://www.pcmag.com/reviews/tcl-20-seUse code with caution.json) and lacks an IP water-resistance rating

Verdict

The TCL 20 SE (4GB + 64GB) is a budget smartphone notable for its large 6.82-inch HD+ display with NXTVISION visual enhancement and a large 5000mAh battery providing excellent life for media consumption. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 octa-core processor and features a versatile AI-powered quad-camera system with a 16MP or 48MP main sensor (depending on region), a 5MP ultra-wide, and 2MP macro and depth lenses. Key pros include its low price, solid build quality, the inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a dedicated Google Assistant button. Primary cons are its sluggish performance for demanding tasks and gaming, mediocre camera quality in low light, underwhelming speakers, lack of fast charging support (only up to 18W is supported but a 10W is included in the box), no 5G connectivity, and a plastic back that is a fingerprint magnet.

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