TCL 20 SE (T671E) vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between TCL 20 SE vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/23/2024 4:27 AM, updated: 2/25/2025 5:44 PM

Compare Apple iPhone 16 Plus X TCL 20 SE (T671E) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.82"
IPS

720x1640

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

31Points Apple iPhone 16 Plus (256GB) Compare TCL 20 SE X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
OLED

1290x2796

48
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Hexa-core

4674
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)

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8 Advantages TCL 20 SE (T671E)	vs	31 Advantages Apple iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+6.82"2% Larger screen	vs	6.7"
+(front) 13MP4% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4674 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)	vs	+3.78GHz 64bit Hexa-core (3nm)64% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR5X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (104GB available)	vs	+256GB (230GB available)121% More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 2.1	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
206 grams (7.21 ounces)	vs	+199 grams (6.97 ounces)4% Lighter
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)17% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
720x1640 pixels	vs	+1290x2796 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
263 PPI	vs	+460 PPI75% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(quad camera) 48MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP	vs	+(dual camera) 48MP + 12MP5% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2" inches	vs	+1/1.56" inches28% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)13% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
4G LTE	vs	+5G mmWaveAdvantage The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps32 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
18W	vs	+30W67% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Ceramic ShieldAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices

60Hz

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

Capacitive

Multitouch

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	TCL 20 SE (T671E)	iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)
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Model	TCL 20 SE (T671E)	iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)
Other model names	TCL 20 SE (T671E) 128GB+4GB RAM	iPhone 16 Plus (A3290, A3082, A3289, A3291)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Mexico	(Global, International)
Brand	TCL	Apple
Release date	4/26/2021, Announced: 1/11/2021	9/20/2024, Announced: 9/9/2024
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.14 x 172.08 millimeters (3.04 x 6.77 in)	77.8 x 160.9 millimeters (3.06 x 6.33 in)
Weight	206 grams (7.21 ounces)	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/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 SE (T671E)	iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super Retina XDR OLED
Screen size	6.82" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~88% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1640 pixels	1290x2796 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	263 PPI	460 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Ceramic Shield
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	450nits[typ]	1000nits[typ], 2000nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut
🤖 Operating System
	TCL 20 SE (T671E)	iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)
System version	Android 11	iOS 18
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	TCL 20 SE (T671E)	iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 (SM4250) (11nm)	64bit: Apple A18 (3nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 240 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 240 (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.78GHz P-Core (Dual-core) 4x 2.1GHz E-Core (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 610 (600MHz)	A18 GPU (5-core)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 146080 (v9) Geekbench: 814 (v5.4)	AnTuTu: 1539646 (v10) Geekbench: 7988 (v6.0)
💽 Memory and storage
	TCL 20 SE (T671E)	iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (230GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	TCL 20 SE (T671E)	iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 26, 28, 66) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A3290 (International): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 53, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) A3082 e-SIM only (USA): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) A3289 (Canada, Mexico, EMEA): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 53, 66, 71 TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) A3291 No e-SIM (China): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	A3290 (International): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79) A3082 e-SIM only (USA): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79) mmWave (258, 260, 261) A3289 (Canada, Mexico, EMEA): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6) A3291 No e-SIM (China): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
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 20 SE (T671E)	iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 5MP ultrawide f/2.214mm115°1/5"1.12µm 2MP depth f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°0.7µmPDAF
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
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@24/25/30/60fps 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps Dolby Vision HDR (60fps)
📸 Front camera
	TCL 20 SE (T671E)	iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	TCL 20 SE (T671E)	iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio 3D
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 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 SE (T671E)	iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	TCL 20 SE (T671E)	iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	TCL 20 SE (T671E)	iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4674 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	30W Wired fast charging 4.5W Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	25W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	TCL 20 SE (T671E)	iPhone 16 Plus (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: Nuit Black, Aurora Green • TCL UI 3 • 2.5D screen • Dual speakers stereo • 24-bit/192kHz audio	• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine • Apple Intelligence • Apple Pay • Face ID • MagSafe
☢️ Radiation rate
	TCL 20 SE (T671E)	iPhone 16 Plus (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