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Honor 9A vs TCL 20 SE

What 9A does better (3) and where 20 SE wins (7) — every spec side by side.

Honor 9A
Honor · 20209A
5.2Score
3 advantages≈ $160
Higher score
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TCL 20 SE
TCL · 202120 SE
5.2Score
7 advantages≈ $160
3.1Display3.8
5.0Camera5.2
5.6Battery4.6
4.3Features4.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

9A20 SE
74.1 × 159.1977.1 × 172.19.1
9A20 SEDifference
Height159.1 mm172.1 mm−13 mm
Width74.1 mm77.1 mm−3 mm
Thickness9 mm9.1 mm−0.1 mm
Weight185 g206 g−21 g

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

Why is 9A better than 20 SE?

  1. Weight185 g vs 206 g+11%
  2. CPU frequency2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz+11%
  3. Pixel density278 ppi vs 263 ppi+6%

Why is 20 SE better than 9A?

  1. Storage (max)64 GB vs 128 GB2×
  2. RAM3 GB vs 4 GB+33%
  3. Main camera13 MP vs 16 MP+23%
  4. Rear cameras2 vs 42×
  5. Screen size6.3″ vs 6.8″+8%
  6. Process12 nm vs 11 nm+9%
  7. Screen-to-body ratio81.3% vs 83.2%+2%
Specifications

Side by side

Honor 9AHonor 9A≈ $1605.2
TCL 20 SETCL 20 SE≈ $1605.2
Design
Weight185 g206 g
Thickness9 mm9.1 mm
Height159.1 mm172.1 mm
Width74.1 mm77.1 mm
FramePlastic—
BackPlastic—
ColoursBlack, Blue, GreenAurora Green, Nuit Black
Display
Screen size6.3″6.8″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px720 px
Resolution (height)1,600 px1,640 px
Pixel density278 ppi263 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness—450 nits
Measured brightness546 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio81.3%83.2%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6762R Helio P22Qualcomm SM4250 Snapdragon 460
Chip makerMediaTekQualcomm
Process12 nm11 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2 GHz1.8 GHz
GPUPowerVR GE8320Adreno 610
Memory
RAM3 GB4 GB
Storage (max)64 GB128 GB
Storage (base)64 GB64 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1UFS 2.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera13 MP16 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Main sensor size—1/2.0"
Rear cameras24
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging—18 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth55
NFCYesYes
USBmicroUSB 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version—2
Satellite navigationGLONASS, BDSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Loudspeaker loudness-26.2 LUFS—
Fingerprint sensorRearRear
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximityFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 10Android 11
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceMagic UI 3.1—
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