TCL 20 5G (T781H) vs Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB)
Side by side comparison between TCL 20 5G vs Google Pixel 9a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.67"
IPS
IPS
1080x2400
48
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.3"
POLED
POLED
1080x2424
48
MP
MP
13mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5100
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB)
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 5 Advantages TCL 20 5G (T781H) | vs |  31 Advantages Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB) |
| +Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC | vs | Not supported |
| +HDR10 | vs | HDR8 |
| +6.67" | vs | 6.3" |
| +3.5mm jack | vs | Type-C reversible connector |
| +FM | vs | Not supported |
| 2GHz 64bit Octa-core | vs | +3.1GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm) |
| 6GB LPDDR4X | vs | +8GB LPDDR5X |
| 128GB (103GB available) | vs | +256GB (220GB available) |
| UFS 2.1 | vs | +UFS 3.1 |
| 206 grams (7.21 ounces) | vs | +186 grams (6.51 ounces) |
| 9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches) | vs | +8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Plastic body, glass front | vs | +Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
| TFT IPS LCD | vs | +P-OLED |
| 60Hz | vs | +120Hz |
| 1080x2400 pixels | vs | +1080x2424 pixels |
| 395 PPI | vs | +421 PPI |
| (triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP | vs | +(dual camera) 48MP + 13MP |
| LED flash | vs | +Dual-LED flash |
| EIS: Digital stabilization | vs | +OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Not supported | vs | +BSI sensor |
| f/1.8 (aperture) | vs | +f/1.7 (aperture) |
| (front) 8MP | vs | +(front) 13MP |
| (front) Full HD (1920x1080) | vs | +(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Android 10 | vs | +Android 16 |
| (5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps | vs | +(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps |
| Not supported | vs | +Barometer |
| 4500 mAh | vs | +5100 mAh |
| 18W | vs | +23W |
| Not supported | vs | +Qi wireless charging |
| 2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | vs | +1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic) |
| 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] | vs | +802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] |
| Not supported | vs | +DLNA |
| 5.1 + A2DP/LE | vs | +5.3 + A2DP/LE |
| USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | vs | +USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Not supported | vs | +Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Not supported | vs | +IP68 certified |
| 23 Common items in both devices |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| 1/2" inches |
| 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| 5G SA/NSA / 5G Sub6 |
| +16 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB) | |
| Model | TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB) |
| Other model names | TCL 20 5G T781H (128GB) | Google Pixel 9a GTF7P |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
| Brand | TCL | |
| Release date | 11/30/2020 | 4/10/2025, Announced: 3/19/2025 |
| Depth | 9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 76.8 x 166.2 millimeters (3.02 x 6.54 in) | 73.3 x 154.7 millimeters (2.89 x 6.09 in) |
| Weight | 206 grams (7.21 ounces) | 186 grams (6.51 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
| TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | P-OLED |
| Screen size | 6.67" inches | 6.3" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2424 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 421 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | 450nits[typ] HDR10 | 2700nits[peak] HDR8 Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB) | |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 15 |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 16 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 SM6350 (8nm) | 64bit: Google Tensor G4 (4nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 560 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 560 Silver (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.1GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core) 3x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 4x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 619L 950Mhz | ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (940MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 1030262 (v10) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB) | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR5X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (103GB available) UFS 2.1 | 256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 3000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
📷 Camera | ||
| TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.216mm118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.483°1/5"1.75μm | (dual camera) 48 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/3.1"1.12µm |
| Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | 25mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/2" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 27mm (lens) | 20mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | 1/4" inches | 1/3.1" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones |
| Radio | FM | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | feature not registered |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4+ | 23W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 7.5W Qi wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB) | |
| 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: Mist Gray, Placid Blue • TCL UI • 2.5D screen • NXTVISION • Screen protector included • TPU case included • Hi-Res audio • 24-bit/192kHz audio • 10W charger in box (device supports 18W) | • Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony • Google Cast |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Google Pixel 9a (GTF7P 256GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.99W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body) |