ZTE Tempo X (N9137) vs TCL 10 5G (T790Y)

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Side by side comparison between ZTE Tempo X vs TCL 10 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/5/2021 7:15 AM, updated: 4/14/2021 12:04 PM

Compare TCL 10 5G X ZTE Tempo X (N9137) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

28Points TCL 10 5G (T790Y) Compare ZTE Tempo X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.53"
IPS

1080x2340

64
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? TCL 10 5G (T790Y)

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2 Advantages ZTE Tempo X (N9137)	vs	28 Advantages TCL 10 5G (T790Y)
+142 grams (4.97 ounces)48% Lighter	vs	210 grams (7.35 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1.1GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (3GB available)	vs	+128GB (103GB available)33 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)1% Thinner
480x854 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
196 PPI	vs	+395 PPI102% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+6.53"31% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP15 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 2MP	vs	+(front) 16MP7 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.1.1 Nougat	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2200 mAh	vs	+4500 mAh105% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

18 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	ZTE Tempo X (N9137)	TCL 10 5G (T790Y)
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Model	Tempo X (N9137)	TCL 10 5G (T790Y)
Other model names	Boost Mobile ZTE Tempo X, Virgin Mobile ZTE N9137	TCL 10 5G T790Y
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International), China, South Korea, Hong Kong
Brand	ZTE	TCL
Release date	9/1/2017	4/6/2020
Depth	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.9 x 145.5 millimeters (2.83 x 5.73 in)	76.56 x 163.65 millimeters (3.01 x 6.44 in)
Weight	142 grams (4.97 ounces)	210 grams (7.35 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Tempo X (N9137)	TCL 10 5G (T790Y)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	6.53" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	196 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	450nits[typ] HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Tempo X (N9137)	TCL 10 5G (T790Y)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Tempo X (N9137)	TCL 10 5G (T790Y)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 304	Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Tempo X (N9137)	TCL 10 5G (T790Y)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (3GB available)	128GB (103GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Tempo X (N9137)	TCL 10 5G (T790Y)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	2000/200 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 EV-DO RevA UMTS 850/1700/1900	UMTS 800/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,12,13,25,26) TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)	LTE Cat16 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 8, 28, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	ZTE Tempo X (N9137)	TCL 10 5G (T790Y)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm118°1/4"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.283.2°1/5"1.12μm 2MP depth f/2.483°1/5"1.75μm
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Tempo X (N9137)	TCL 10 5G (T790Y)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	ZTE Tempo X (N9137)	TCL 10 5G (T790Y)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Tempo X (N9137)	TCL 10 5G (T790Y)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Tempo X (N9137)	TCL 10 5G (T790Y)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Tempo X (N9137)	TCL 10 5G (T790Y)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2200 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	31 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	529 hours (22 days)
➕ Other features
	ZTE Tempo X (N9137)	TCL 10 5G (T790Y)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Black	• Colors: Mercury Gray, Chrome Blue • TCL UI • NXTVISION 2.5D display • TPU case included • Hi-Res audio • 24-bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Tempo X (N9137)	TCL 10 5G (T790Y)
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