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TCL 20 SE

Name: TCL 20 SE
Brand: TCL

The TCL 20 SE is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm SM4250 Snapdragon 460 (11 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, with a 5,000 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2021).

2021 · Lower-mid-range · Android 11

Overall

B+

Performance

B+

Display

Battery

Camera

Charging

Software

B+

ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.

⚡ Quick Specs

Size6.82" · 172.1 x 77.1 x 9.1 mm (6.78 x 3.04 x 0.36 in)

ChipsetQualcomm SM4250 Snapdragon 460 (11 nm)

RAM4GB

Storage128GB | 64GB

Main Camera16 MP · Dual-LED flash

⚖️ Compare With

✓︎ Pros

✓Long 5,000 mAh battery, easily lasts a full day

✓6.82" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles

✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters

⊗ Cons

✗Entry-level Qualcomm SM4250 Snapdragon 460 (11 nm) — struggles with demanding apps

⚠️ Not ideal for

Mobile gamingHeavy multitasking

ℹ️ Overview

Status

Available

Announced

2021, January 11

⚙️ Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm SM4250 Snapdragon 460 (11 nm)

Entry-level — basic tasks only

CPU

Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 240 & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 240)

GPU

Adreno 610

Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, TCL UI

RAM

4GB

Fine for everyday apps

Storage

128GB | 64GB

Memory Card

microSDXC

💻 Display

Size

6.82"

Resolution

720×1640

Sharpness

263 ppi

Pixels visible at normal viewing distance

Panel

IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)

IPS: accurate colours, good brightness

📷 Camera

Main Camera

16 MP

Capable for everyday photos

Main Video

1080p@30fps

Main Camera Features

Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama

Selfie

8 MP

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps

Selfie Features

HDR

🔋 Battery

Capacity

5,000 mAh

Solid day-to-day battery life

Type

Li-Po 5000 mAh

Charging

18W wired

📱 Design & Build

Weight

206g

On the heavier side — noticeable in pocket

Dimensions

172.1 x 77.1 x 9.1 mm (6.78 x 3.04 x 0.36 in)

SIM

· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Colors

Aurora Green, Nuit Black

Sensors

Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

📶 Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

Speed

HSPA, LTE

2G Bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G Bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - EMEA, SEA, APAC

📡 Connectivity

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX

NFC

Yes

GPS

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

🔊 Sound

3.5mm Jack

Yes

Loudspeaker

Yes, with dual speakers

Radio

FM radio

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

No, the TCL 20 SE does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.

Yes, the TCL 20 SE has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.

No, the TCL 20 SE charges via cable only — no wireless charging.

Yes, up to 18W (18W wired).

Yes, the TCL 20 SE supports microSDXC expandable storage.

The TCL 20 SE SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.

Yes, the TCL 20 SE has a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Speaker setup: Yes, with dual speakers.

The TCL 20 SE ships with Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, TCL UI.

The TCL 20 SE uses USB Type-C 2.0, OTG.

The TCL 20 SE supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct.

The TCL 20 SE has 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX.

TCL 20 SE

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