TCL 10 Pro (T799B) vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)

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Side by side comparison between TCL 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/4/2021 4:26 PM, updated: 1/5/2022 6:01 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A5 X TCL 10 Pro (T799B) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.47"
AMOLED

1080x2340

64
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Samsung Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H) Compare TCL 10 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? TCL 10 Pro (T799B)

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26 Advantages TCL 10 Pro (T799B)	vs	4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)109% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB
+128GB (103GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x2340 pixels174% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+398 PPI35% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+6.47"29% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 16MP + 5MP + 2MP6 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 24MP4 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh96% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2300 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
177 grams (6.2 ounces)	vs	+123 grams (4.31 ounces)44% Lighter
9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)37% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device

20 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	TCL 10 Pro (T799B)	Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)
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Model	TCL 10 Pro (T799B)	Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)
Other model names	TCL 10 Pro T799B-2ALCUS11-2	Samsung Galaxy A5 SM-A500H, Samsung Galaxy A5 A500H
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	TCL	Samsung
Release date	5/19/2020, Announced: 4/6/2020	11/1/2014
Depth	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)	6.7 millimeters (0.26 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.4 x 158.5 millimeters (2.85 x 6.24 in)	69.7 x 139.3 millimeters (2.74 x 5.48 in)
Weight	177 grams (6.2 ounces)	123 grams (4.31 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	TCL 10 Pro (T799B)	Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.47" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	398 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	600nits[typ] HDR10 Always-On Display NXTVISION	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	TCL 10 Pro (T799B)	Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)
System version	Android 10	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
User Interface	TCL UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	TCL 10 Pro (T799B)	Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 (SM6150) (11nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Hexa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 612 (845MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 220202 (v8), 275829 (v9)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	TCL 10 Pro (T799B)	Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	2GB
Internal storage	128GB (103GB available) UFS 2.1	16GB (11GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	TCL 10 Pro (T799B)	Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	400/75 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	TCL 10 Pro (T799B)	Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.4123°13mm1/3.1"1.0µm 5MP macro f/2.283°1/5" 2MP depth f/2.477°1/2.8"	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@120fps 720p@960fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	TCL 10 Pro (T799B)	Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	TCL 10 Pro (T799B)	Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	TCL 10 Pro (T799B)	Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	TCL 10 Pro (T799B)	Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	TCL 10 Pro (T799B)	Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 3	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	18 hours	15 hours
Standby	600 hours (25 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	TCL 10 Pro (T799B)	Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Gray, Green • TPU case included	• Colors: Black, Gray, Pink, Blue, White, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UX • ANT+ support • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	TCL 10 Pro (T799B)	Galaxy A5 (3G SM-A500H)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.84W/kg (head), 1.054W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.23W/kg (head), 0.403W/kg (body)