TCL has two devices of the series announced. The now available 20 is TCL’s entry into the 5G class. The 20 SE is even cheaper, but it is not understands the new radio standard. Both devices should come on the market in January.

Inside the 20 5G works the Snapdragon manufactured in the 8 nm process 690 with integrated X 51 modem. According to the TCL, the 20 5G covers the bands n1 / 3 / 5 / 28 / 41 / 78. To save battery, the smartphone automatically switches between 4G and 5G depending on the data consumption.

Android 11 by update TCL equips the 20 5G with a 6.7 inch IPS display. The panel has a FullHD + resolution and, according to TCL, has a maximum brightness of 450 cd / m 2 . That would be a decent value for the price range. In the c’t laboratory, however, upper-class smartphones achieve brightnesses of over 1000 cd / m 2 . The smartphone takes photos with three cameras: One 48 – megapixel The main camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle and a macro camera (2 MP) are available. The 128 or 256 GByte memory can be expanded with a microSD card. The 20 – Euro device with Android 10, an upgrade to Android 11 should follow soon.

TCL 20 SE

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The half as expensive 20 SE supplies TCL with Android 11 out. With regard to update promises, TCL remained vague when asked, all models would receive at least one upgrade to a new Android version, two higher-value versions, although it remained unclear which models TCL classed as “higher-value” and what the monthly security patches would look like.

In contrast to its sister model, the SE comes with a slightly larger display (6.8 inches). In view of the display size, the resolution of 690 × 1640 pixels. Also with regard to memory equipment (4 GByte main memory / 51 GByte Flash) and camera buyers have to Compared to 20 5G make compromises. TCL has the three controllable cameras with tiny sensors – 1/2, 77 inches for the main, 1/5 inch for macro camera and ultra wide angle – equipped. The 5000 mAh battery of the 20 SE should enable long terms. TCL calls 128 euros for the device, which will be available in black and green.

(rbr)