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TCL 20 R 5G vs Vivo Y21 (2021)

What 20 R 5G does better (5) and where Y21 (2021) wins (5) — every spec side by side.

TCL 20 R 5G
TCL · 202120 R 5G
5.1Score
5 advantages≈ $190
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Vivo Y21 (2021)
Vivo · 2021Y21 (2021)
4.6Score
5 advantages≈ $190
4.2Display3.5
3.4Camera3.4
2.8Battery4.6
7.1Features3.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

20 R 5GY21 (2021)
75 × 164.3976.1 × 164.38
20 R 5GY21 (2021)Difference
Height164.3 mm164.3 mm=
Width75 mm76.1 mm−1.1 mm
Thickness9 mm8 mm+1 mm
Weight186 g182 g+4 g

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

Why is 20 R 5G better than Y21 (2021)?

  1. Refresh rate90 Hz vs 60 Hz+50%
  2. 5GYes · Y21 (2021): No
  3. NFCYes · Y21 (2021): No
  4. Process7 nm vs 12 nm+71%
  5. Bluetooth5.2 vs 5+4%

Why is Y21 (2021) better than 20 R 5G?

  1. Wired charging10 W vs 18 W+80%
  2. Battery capacity4,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+11%
  3. CPU frequency2.2 GHz vs 2.35 GHz+7%
  4. Weight186 g vs 182 g+2%
  5. Thickness9 mm vs 8 mm+12%
Specifications

Side by side

TCL 20 R 5GTCL 20 R 5G≈ $1905.1
Vivo Y21 (2021)Vivo Y21 (2021)≈ $1904.6
Design
Weight186 g182 g
Thickness9 mm8 mm
Height164.3 mm164.3 mm
Width75 mm76.1 mm
FramePlasticPlastic
BackPlasticPlastic
ColoursGray, BlueDiamond Glow, Midnight Blue
Display
Screen size6.5″6.5″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px720 px
Resolution (height)1,600 px1,600 px
Pixel density269 ppi270 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness500 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio83.3%81.8%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 700Mediatek MT6765 Helio P35
Chip makerMediaTekMediaTek
Process7 nm12 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.2 GHz2.35 GHz
GPUMali-G57 MC2PowerVR GE8320
Memory
RAM4 GB4 GB
Storage (max)128 GB128 GB
Storage (base)64 GB64 GB
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera13 MP13 MP
Main camera aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Main sensor size1/3.0"—
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-Po—
Wired charging10 W18 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.25
NFCYesNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorRearSide
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 11Android 11
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—Funtouch 11.1
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