Comparison between:
- TCL 20 R 5G
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G Global
- Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Special Edition
- Xiaomi Mi Note 3

Brand and model

Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.

TCL 20 R 5GXiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G GlobalXiaomi Mi Note 2 Special EditionXiaomi Mi Note 3
TCL 20 R 5GXiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G GlobalXiaomi Mi Note 2 Special EditionXiaomi Mi Note 3
Model alias-21091116I
2201116SG
Mi Note2 Special Edition
Mi Note 2 SE
Mi Note3

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.

Width75 mm
7.5 cm
0.246 ft
2.953 in
76.1 mm
7.61 cm
0.25 ft
2.996 in
77.3 mm
7.73 cm
0.254 ft
3.043 in
73.95 mm
7.395 cm
0.243 ft
2.911 in
Height164.3 mm
16.43 cm
0.539 ft
6.469 in
164.2 mm
16.42 cm
0.539 ft
6.465 in
156.2 mm
15.62 cm
0.512 ft
6.15 in
152.6 mm
15.26 cm
0.501 ft
6.008 in
Thickness8.99 mm
0.899 cm
0.029 ft
0.354 in
8.1 mm
0.81 cm
0.027 ft
0.319 in
7.6 mm
0.76 cm
0.025 ft
0.299 in
7.6 mm
0.76 cm
0.025 ft
0.299 in
Weight186 g
0.41 lbs
6.56 oz
202 g
0.45 lbs
7.13 oz
166 g
0.37 lbs
5.86 oz
163 g
0.36 lbs
5.75 oz
Volume110.78 cm³
6.73 in³
101.21 cm³
6.15 in³
91.76 cm³
5.57 in³
85.76 cm³
5.21 in³
ColorsLazurite Blue
Granite Grey
Graphite Gray
Polar White
Atlantic Blue
Black
Silver
Gray
Black
Blue
Body materialsPolycarbonatePlastic
Glass
Aluminium alloy
Glass
Aluminium alloy
Glass
Certification-IP53--

SIM card

The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.

SIM card typeNano-SIM / microSD
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM / microSD
Nano-SIMNano-SIM
Number of SIM cards2222
FeaturesDual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active)
Single-SIM optional
Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active)Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active)Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active)

Networks

A mobile (cellular) network is a radio system, which allows a large number of mobile devices to communicate with each other.

GSMGSМ 850 МНz (В5)
GSМ 900 МНz (В8)
GSМ 1900 МНz (В2)
GSМ 850 МНz (В5)
GSМ 900 МНz (В8)
GSМ 1900 МНz (В2)
GSМ 850 МНz
GSМ 900 МНz
GSМ 1900 МНz
GSМ 850 МНz
GSМ 900 МНz
GSМ 1900 МНz
CDMA-CDMA 800 MHz (BC0)CDMA 800 MHz
CDMA 1900 MHz
CDMA 800 MHz
W-CDMA-W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5)
W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8)
W-CDMA 900 MHz (B19)
W-CDMA 1700 MHz (B4)
W-CDMA 1900 MHz (B2)
W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1)
--
TD-SCDMA--TD-SCDMA 1880-1920 MHz
TD-SCDMA 2010-2025 MHz
TD-SCDMA 1880-1920 MHz
TD-SCDMA 2010-2025 MHz
UMTSUМТS 900 МНz (В8)
UМТS 1700 МНz (В4)
UМТS 1900 МНz (В2)
UМТS 2100 МНz (В1)
-UМТS 900 МНz
UМТS 1900 МНz
UМТS 2100 МНz
UМТS 900 МНz
UМТS 1900 МНz
UМТS 2100 МНz
LTELТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В28)
LТЕ-FDD 800 МНz (В20)
LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В5)
LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В26)
LТЕ-FDD 900 МНz (В8)
LТЕ-FDD 1500 МНz (В32)
LТЕ-FDD 1800 МНz (В3)
LТЕ-FDD 1900 МНz (В25)
LТЕ-FDD 2100 МНz (В1)
LТЕ-FDD 2600 МНz (В7)
LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40)
LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38)
LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В12)
LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В13)
LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В17)
LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В28)
LТЕ-FDD 800 МНz (В20)
LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В5)
LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В18)
LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В19)
LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В26)
LТЕ-FDD 900 МНz (В8)
LТЕ-FDD 1500 МНz (В32)
LТЕ-FDD 1700 МНz (В4)
LТЕ-FDD 1700 МНz (В66)
LТЕ-FDD 1800 МНz (В3)
LТЕ-FDD 1900 МНz (В2)
LТЕ-FDD 2100 МНz (В1)
LТЕ-FDD 2600 МНz (В7)
LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39)
LТЕ-ТDD 2000 МНz (В34)
LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40)
LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38)
LТЕ 850 МНz
LТЕ 1800 МНz
LТЕ 2100 МНz
LТЕ 2600 МНz
LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39)
LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40)
LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38)
LТЕ 850 МНz
LТЕ 900 МНz
LТЕ 1800 МНz
LТЕ 2100 МНz
LТЕ 2600 МНz
LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39)
LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40)
LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38)
5G NR5G-FDD 700 MHz (n28)
5G-FDD 850 MHz (n5)
5G-FDD 900 MHz (n8)
5G-FDD 1800 MHz (n3)
5G-FDD 2100 MHz (n1)
5G-TDD 2300 MHz (n40)
5G-FDD 2600 MHz (n7)
5G-TDD 3500 MHz (n78)
5G-FDD 700 MHz (n28)
5G-FDD 800 MHz (n20)
5G-FDD 850 MHz (n5)
5G-FDD 1700 MHz (n66)
5G-FDD 1800 MHz (n3)
5G-FDD 2100 MHz (n1)
5G-TDD 2300 MHz (n40)
5G-TDD 2500 MHz (n41)
5G-FDD 2600 MHz (n7)
5G-TDD 2600 MHz (n38)
5G-TDD 3500 MHz (n78)
5G-TDD 3700 MHz (n77)
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Mobile network technologies and bandwidth

Communication between devices within mobile networks is realized via various generations of network technologies, which provide different bandwidth.

Mobile network technologiesUМТS
GРRS
LТЕ
UМТS
GРRS
LТЕ Саt 12
ТD-SСDМА
UМТS
GРRS
LТЕ Саt 12
UМТS
GРRS
LТЕ Саt 12

Operating system

Operating system is the system software, which manages and controls the functioning of the hardware components of the device.

Operating system (OS)Аndrоid 11МΙUΙ 13 (Аndrоid 11)МΙUΙ V8 (Аndrоid 7.0 Νоugаt)
МΙUΙ V9
МΙUΙ V8.5.11 (Аndrоid 7.1.1 Νоugаt)
МΙUΙ V9.1.1 (Аndrоid 7.1.1 Νоugаt)
МΙUΙ V9.2.2 (Аndrоid 7.1.1 Νоugаt)
МΙUΙ V9.5.4 (Аndrоid 7.1.1 Νоugаt)
МΙUΙ V10.0 (Аndrоid 8.1 Оrео)
МΙUΙ (Аndrоid 9.0 Рiе)
User interface (UI)TCL UI 3.0---

System on Chip (SoC)

A system on a chip (SoC) includes into a single chip some of the main hardware components of the mobile device.

SoCМеdiаТеk Dimеnsity 700 (МТ6833)Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 695 (SМ6375)Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 821 (МSМ8996 Рrо-АС)Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 660 (МSМ8976 Рlus)
Process technology7 nm6 nm14 nm14 nm
CPU2х 2.2 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А76, 6х 2.0 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А552х 2.2 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А78, 6х 1.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А55 (Κryо 660)2х 2.342 GНz Κryо, 2х 1.6 GНz Κryо4х 2.2 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А73, 4х 1.84 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А53 (Κryо 260)
CPU bits64 bit64 bit64 bit64 bit
Instruction setARMv8.2-AARMv8.2-AARMv8-AARMv8-A
Level 1 cache memory (L1)16 KB + 16 KB16 KB + 16 KB16 KB + 16 KB16 KB + 16 KB
Level 2 cache memory (L2)--1536 KB
1.5 MB
-
CPU cores8848
CPU frequency2200 MHz2200 MHz2342 MHz2200 MHz
GPUARM Mali-G57 MC2Qualcomm Adreno 619Qualcomm Adreno 530Qualcomm Adreno 512
GPU cores2---
GPU frequency955 MHz840 MHz653 MHz647 MHz
RAM capacity4 GB6 GB
8 GB
6 GB4 GB
6 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4XLPDDR4LPDDR4
RAM channelsDouble channelDouble channelQuad channelDouble channel
RAM frequency2033 MHz2033 MHz1999 MHz1766 MHz

Storage

Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.

Storage64 GB
128 GB
64 GB
128 GB
64 GB64 GB
128 GB
-UFS 2.0UFS 2.1eMMC 5.1

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices for expanding their external storage capacity.

TypesmicroSD
microSDHC
microSDXC
microSD
microSDHC
microSDXC
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Display

The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technologyIPSAMOLEDOLEDIPS
Diagonal size6.52 in
165.61 mm
16.56 cm
6.67 in
169.42 mm
16.94 cm
5.7 in
144.78 mm
14.48 cm
5.5 in
139.7 mm
13.97 cm
Width2.92 in
74.06 mm
7.41 cm
2.74 in
69.52 mm
6.95 cm
2.73 in
69.23 mm
6.92 cm
2.26 in
57.33 mm
5.73 cm
Height5.83 in
148.12 mm
14.81 cm
6.08 in
154.5 mm
15.45 cm
5.01 in
127.16 mm
12.72 cm
5.02 in
127.4 mm
12.74 cm
Aspect ratio2:1
2:1 (18:9)
2.222:11.837:12.222:1
Resolution1080 x 2160 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels1176 x 2160 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Pixel density370 ppi
145 ppcm
395 ppi
155 ppcm
431 ppi
169 ppcm
479 ppi
188 ppcm
Color depth24 bit
16777216 colors
24 bit
16777216 colors
24 bit
16777216 colors
24 bit
16777216 colors
Display area89.32 %86.24 %73.14 %64.93 %
Other featuresCapacitive
Multi-touch
Scratch resistant
Capacitive
Scratch resistant
Capacitive
Multi-touch
Scratch resistant
Capacitive
Multi-touch
Scratch resistant
2.5D curved glass screen
NXTVISION
500 cd/m² peak brightness
90 Hz refresh rate
1200:1
2.5D curved glass screen
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
120 Hz refresh rate
360 Hz touch sampling rate
DCI-P3
4500000:1
700 cd/m² HBM
1200 cd/m² peak brightness
Dual Edge display
100000:1 contrast ratio
110% NTSC
Display manufacturer - Sharp
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
1500:1 contrast ratio
550 cd/m²
94.4% NTSC

Sensors

Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.

SensorsProximity
Light
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity
Light
Accelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity
Light
Accelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Barometer
Fingerprint
Proximity
Light
Accelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Barometer
Fingerprint
-Side-mounted fingerprint sensorFingerprint sensor model - Fingerprint Cards FPC1245Fingerprint sensor model - Fingerprint Cards / Goodix

Main rear camera

The main camera of the mobile device is usually placed on its back and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.

Sensor model-Samsung S5KHM2Sony IMX318 Exmor RSSony IMX386 Exmor RS
Sensor typeCMOS BSIISOCELLCMOSCMOS
Sensor size--5.49 x 4.11 mm
0.27 in
4.96 x 3.72 mm
0.24 in
Sensor format1/3"1/1.52"--
Pixel size1.12 µm
0.001120 mm
0.7 µm
0.000700 mm
1 µm
0.001000 mm
1.23 µm
0.001230 mm
Crop factor--6.316.98
ISO---100 - 3200
Aperturef/2.2f/1.89f/2f/1.8
Focal length and 35 mm equivalent6 mm *(35 mm / full frame)26 mm *(35 mm / full frame)4.06 mm
25.61 mm *(35 mm / full frame)
3.82 mm
26.66 mm *(35 mm / full frame)
Field of view76.7 °-80 °-
Number of lenses4666
Flash typeDual LEDLEDDual LEDDual LED
Image resolution4160 x 3120 pixels
12.98 MP
12000 x 9000 pixels
108 MP
5488 x 4112 pixels
22.57 MP
4032 x 3016 pixels
12.16 MP
Video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
2.07 MP
1920 x 1080 pixels
2.07 MP
3840 x 2160 pixels
8.29 MP
3840 x 2160 pixels
8.29 MP
Video FPS30 fps30 fps30 fps30 fps
FeaturesAutofocus
Continuous shooting
Digital zoom
Geotagging
Panorama
HDR
Touch focus
Face detection
White balance settings
ISO settings
Exposure compensation
Self-timer
Scene mode
Macro mode
Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
Autofocus
Digital zoom
Digital image stabilization
Geotagging
Panorama
HDR
Touch focus
Face detection
White balance settings
ISO settings
Exposure compensation
Self-timer
Scene mode
Macro mode
Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
Night Mode 2.0
Autofocus
Continuous shooting
Digital zoom
Digital image stabilization
Geotagging
Panorama
HDR
Touch focus
Face detection
White balance settings
ISO settings
Exposure compensation
Self-timer
Scene mode
Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
Autofocus
Continuous shooting
Digital zoom
Optical zoom
Optical image stabilization
Geotagging
Panorama
HDR
Touch focus
Face detection
White balance settings
ISO settings
Exposure compensation
Self-timer
Scene mode
Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
-Pixel size - 2.1 μm (9-in-1 pixel binning)
3x zoom
720p @ 120 fps4-axis OIS
720p @ 120 fps

Ultra-wide camera

Specifications of the ultra-wide camera of the device. This type of camera captures a wider field of view compared to the main camera.

Sensor model-Sony IMX355--
Sensor format-1/4"--
Aperture-f/2.2--
Field of view-118 °--
Image resolution-8 MP--

Telephoto camera

Specifications of the telephoto camera. These cameras are used to capture distant objects by using optical zoom to make them look closer without losing resolution and detail.

Sensor model---Samsung S5K3M3
Sensor format---1/3.4"
Pixel size---1 µm
0.001000 mm
Aperture---f/2.6
Focal length equivalent (35 mm)---52 mm *(35 mm / full frame)
Number of lenses---5
Image resolution---12 MP
---Sensor type - ISOCELL

Macro camera

Specifications of the macro camera of the device. This type of camera in smartphones is used to snap close-up photos of tiny objects.

Sensor model-GalaxyCore GC02M1--
Sensor format1/5"1/5"--
Pixel size1.75 µm
0.001750 mm
1.75 µm
0.001750 mm
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Aperturef/2.4f/2.4--
Number of lenses3---
Image resolution2 MP2 MP--
Angle of view - 83°---

Depth-sensing camera

Specifications of the depth sensor of the device. Depth sensors measure the distance between the subject and the camera, enabling features such as bokeh in portraits.

Sensor format1/5"---
Pixel size1.75 µm
0.001750 mm
---
Aperturef/2.4---
Number of lenses3---
Image resolution2 MP---
Angle of view - 88.8°---

Front camera

Modern smartphones have one or more front cameras and their positioning has led to various design concepts – pop-up camera, rotating camera, notch, punch hole, under-display camera, etc.

Sensor model-OmniVision OV16A1QSony IMX268 Exmor RSSamsung S5K3P3
Sensor typeCMOS BSIPureCelCMOSISOCELL
Sensor size--4.54 x 3.42 mm
0.22 in
4.74 x 3.56 mm
0.23 in
Sensor format1/4"---
Pixel size1.12 µm
0.001120 mm
1 µm
0.001000 mm
1.245 µm
0.001245 mm
2 µm
0.002000 mm
Crop factor--7.617.29
Aperturef/2f/2.45f/2f/2
Focal length and 35 mm equivalent--3.14 mm
23.9 mm *(35 mm / full frame)
3.52 mm
25.67 mm *(35 mm / full frame)
Field of view80.6 °-76 °-
Number of lenses4-5-
Image resolution3520 x 2270 pixels
7.99 MP
4864 x 3274 pixels
15.92 MP
3648 x 2190 pixels
7.99 MP
4864 x 3274 pixels
15.92 MP
Video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
2.07 MP
1920 x 1080 pixels
2.07 MP
1920 x 1080 pixels
2.07 MP
1920 x 1080 pixels
2.07 MP
Video FPS30 fps30 fps30 fps30 fps
FeaturesFace unlockFace unlock
HDR
Face detection
-Face unlock
--Autofocus-

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.

SpeakerLoudspeaker
Earpiece
Loudspeaker
Earpiece
Stereo speakers
Loudspeaker
Earpiece
Loudspeaker
Earpiece
Active noise cancellation with dual microphonesHi-Res Audio
Dual microphones with active noise cancellation
Qualcomm AQSTIC DAC
192 kHz / 24-bit
Headphone adapter

Radio

The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.

RadioYesYesNo-

Tracking/Positioning

Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.

Tracking/PositioningGРS
А-GРS
GРS
А-GРS
GРS
А-GРS
GLОΝАSS
GРS
А-GРS

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless data connections between various devices within a short range.

Wi-Fi802.11а
802.11b
802.11g
Wi-Fi Disрlаy
802.11а
802.11а
802.11b
802.11g
Wi-Fi Disрlаy
802.11а
802.11аd
802.11а
802.11b
802.11g
802.11а
802.11ас 5GНz
802.11а
802.11b
802.11g
Wi-Fi Disрlаy
802.11а
--MU-MiMO2x2 MiMO

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.

Version5.15.14.25.0
FeaturesA2DP
EDR
LE
A2DP
EDR
HID
LE
A2DPA2DP
HID

USB

The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

Connector typeMicro USBMicro USBUSB Type-CMicro USB
Version2.02.02.02.0
FeaturesCharging
Mass storage
Charging
Mass storage
On-The-Go
Charging
Host
Mass storage
On-The-Go
Charging
Host
Mass storage
On-The-Go

Headphone jack

The headphone jack is an audio phone connector, a.k.a. an audio jack. The most widely used one in mobile devices is the 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Headphone jackYesYesYesNo

Connectivity

Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.

ConnectivityComputer sync
OTA sync
Tethering
NFC
VoLTE
VoWifi
Computer sync
OTA sync
Infrared
Tethering
NFC
VoLTE
ViLTE
VoWiFi
Computer sync
OTA sync
Infrared
Tethering
NFC
VoLTE
Computer sync
OTA sync
Infrared
Tethering
NFC
VoLTE

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing, fetching, displaying and navigating through information on the World Wide Web.

BrowserHTML
HTML5
CSS 3
HTML
HTML5
CSS 3
HTML
HTML5
CSS 3
HTML
HTML5
CSS 3

Audio file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital audio data.

Audio file formats/codecsAAC
AAC+
AMR
AMR-WB
aptX
aptX HD
FLAC
MIDI
MP3
WAV
AAC
AAC+
AMR
AMR-WB
aptX
aptX HD
eAAC+
FLAC
MIDI
MP3
OGG
WMA
WAV
LDAC
AAC
AAC+
AMR
AMR-WB
eAAC+
FLAC
MIDI
MP3
OGG
WMA
WAV
AAC
AAC+
AC3
AMR
aptX
aptX HD
eAAC+
FLAC
MIDI
MP3
OGG
WMA
WAV
LDAC

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital video data.

Video file formats/codecs3GPP
AVI
DivX
H.263
H.264
MKV
MP4
WebM
WMV
Xvid
3GPP
AVI
DivX
H.263
H.264
H.265
MKV
MP4
VC-1
Xvid
3GPP
AVI
DivX
H.263
H.264
H.265
MKV
MP4
VC-1
Xvid
3GPP
AVI
H.263
H.264
H.265
MKV
MP4
VC-1
VP8
Xvid

Battery

The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh4070 mAh3500 mAh
TypeLi-PolymerLi-IonLi-PolymerLi-Polymer
2G talk time--46 h
2760 min
1.9 days
-
2G stand-by time--240 h
14400 min
10 days
-
3G talk time--46 h
2760 min
1.9 days
-
3G stand-by time--240 h
14400 min
10 days
-
4G talk time34 h
2040 min
1.4 days
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Charger output power5 V / 2 A10 V / 6.7 A5 V / 2.5 A
9 V / 2 A
12 V / 1.5 A
5 V / 3 A
9 V / 2 A
12 V / 1.5 A
Quick charge technology--Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0
FeaturesFast charging
Non-removable
Fast charging
Non-removable
Fast charging
Non-removable
Fast charging
Non-removable

Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)

The SAR rating shows the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device, expressed in W/kg.

Head SAR (EU)-0.266 W/kg0.454 W/kg0.172 W/kg
Body SAR (EU)-0.566 W/kg0.991 W/kg1.154 W/kg
Head SAR (India)-1.05 W/kg--
Body SAR (India)-1.09 W/kg--
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