TCL 20 5G (T781H) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
Side by side comparison between TCL 20 5G vs Xiaomi Black Shark 3S 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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6.67"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
64
MP
MP
20mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4729
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB)
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29 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
1080x2400 pixels |
395 PPI |
6.67" |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
+22 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | |
Model | TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Black Shark 3S (256GB) |
Other model names | TCL 20 5G T781H (128GB) | 小米 Black Shark 3S 5G (256GB + 12GB RAM) |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
Brand | TCL | Xiaomi |
Release date | 11/30/2020 | 8/4/2020, Announced: 7/31/2020 |
Depth | 9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches) | 10.4 millimeters (0.41 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.8 x 166.2 millimeters (3.02 x 6.54 in) | 77.33 x 168.72 millimeters (3.04 x 6.64 in) |
Weight | 206 grams (7.21 ounces) | 222 grams (7.77 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.67" inches | 6.67" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 395 PPI | 395 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
Display features | 450nits[typ] HDR10 | 500nits[typ] HDR10+ Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 10 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 11 |
User Interface | feature not registered | JOYUI 12 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 SM6350 (8nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm) |
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 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 619L 950Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 618083 (v8) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 12GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage | 128GB (103GB available) UFS 2.1 | 256GB (230GB 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) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (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) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 2000/1024 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat18 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 28, 41, 78) | SA/NSA (41, 78, 79) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat20 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (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 | (triple camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.3120° 5MP depth f/2.2 |
Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 10120x6328 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 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 | 1/1.72" 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 | 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 | 1080p@240fps 720p@1920fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 5184x3840 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 | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 0.9µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound |
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) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
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/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 4729 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4+ | 65W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Magnetic charging (dock) |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (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: Sky Cloud Black, Crystal Blue • Liquid Cooling System • Physical pop-up gaming triggers |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
TCL 20 5G (T781H) | Xiaomi Black Shark 3S (256GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |