TCL 20 5G (T781H) vs Samsung Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136W)
Side by side comparison between TCL 20 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A13 5G 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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6.5"
PLS
PLS
720x1600
50
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? TCL 20 5G (T781H)
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25 Common items in both devices |
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
Plastic body, glass front |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
+18 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136W) | |
Model | TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136W) |
Other model names | TCL 20 5G T781H (128GB) | Galaxy A13 (SM-A136W) |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | Canada |
Brand | TCL | Samsung |
Release date | 11/30/2020 | 12/3/2021, Announced: 12/2/2021 |
Depth | 9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches) | 8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.8 x 166.2 millimeters (3.02 x 6.54 in) | 76.5 x 164.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.48 in) |
Weight | 206 grams (7.21 ounces) | 195 grams (6.83 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136W) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT PLS |
Screen size | 6.67" inches | 6.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 720x1600 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 270 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
Display features | 450nits[typ] HDR10 | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136W) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 11 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 14 |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136W) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 SM6350 (8nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 700 (MT6833V) (7nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz Kryo 560 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 560 Silver (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 619L 950Mhz | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (950MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136W) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (103GB available) UFS 2.1 | 64GB (47GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136W) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 2700/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
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 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat18 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 41) |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 28, 41, 78) | Sub6 (2, 5, 66, 77) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136W) | |
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 | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital 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 on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136W) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/4" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136W) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
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) | Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136W) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + 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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136W) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136W) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4+ | 15W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 38 hours (1.6 days) |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136W) | |
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: Black |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Galaxy A13 5G (SM-A136W) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.53W/kg (head), 1.01W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |