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alcatel 1L (2021) vs TCL 205

What 1L (2021) does better (4) and where 205 wins (5) — every spec side by side.

alcatel 1L (2021)
alcatel · 20211L (2021)
3.8Score
4 advantages≈ $120
vs
TCL 205
TCL · 2021205
3.9Score
5 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
3.0Display2.8
2.7Camera2.7
2.3Battery2.7
2.4Features2.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

1L (2021)205
74.5 × 155.99.975.2 × 159.28.7
1L (2021)205Difference
Height155.9 mm159.2 mm−3.3 mm
Width74.5 mm75.2 mm−0.7 mm
Thickness9.9 mm8.7 mm+1.2 mm
Weight179 g170 g+9 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is 1L (2021) better than 205?

  1. Process12 nm vs 28 nm2.3×
  2. CPU frequency1.8 GHz vs 1.6 GHz+12%
  3. Pixel density282 ppi vs 270 ppi+4%
  4. Main camera aperturef/1.9 vs f/2.2+16%

Why is 205 better than 1L (2021)?

  1. Battery capacity3,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh+33%
  2. CPU cores4 vs 82×
  3. Weight179 g vs 170 g+5%
  4. Thickness9.9 mm vs 8.7 mm+14%
  5. Screen-to-body ratio78.6% vs 80.7%+3%
Specifications

Side by side

TCL 205TCL 205≈ $1203.9
Design
Weight179 g170 g
Thickness9.9 mm8.7 mm
Height155.9 mm159.2 mm
Width74.5 mm75.2 mm
FramePlasticPlastic
BackPlasticPlastic
ColoursPower Grey, Twilight BluePower Gray, Atlantic Blue
Display
Screen size6.1″6.2″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px720 px
Resolution (height)1,560 px1,520 px
Pixel density282 ppi270 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Screen-to-body ratio78.6%80.7%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6761D Helio A20Unisoc SC9863A
Chip makerMediaTekUnisoc
Process12 nm28 nm
CPU cores48
CPU frequency1.8 GHz1.6 GHz
GPUPowerVR GE8320IMG8322
Memory
RAM2 GB2 GB
Storage (max)32 GB32 GB
Storage (base)32 GB32 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera13 MP13 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.9f/2.2
Main sensor size1/3.06"1/3.06"
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera5 MP5 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity3,000 mAh4,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth55
NFCNoNo
USBmicroUSB 2.0microUSB 2.0
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS—
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorRear—
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximityAccelerometer, proximity
Software
OS at launchAndroid 11 (Go edition)Android 11 (Go edition)
PlatformAndroidAndroid
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