Home > Smartphone comparison > Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus vs TCL 30 5G
68points
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
52points
TCL 30 5G
£522
£135
Comparison winner
£522
64GB
£135
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248 facts in comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
TCL 30 5G
Why is Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus better than TCL 30 5G?
- Is dustproof and water-resistant?
- 33.59% higher pixel density?
525 ppivs393 ppi - 4GB more RAM memory?
8GBvs4GB - Has wireless charging?
- 1.78x higher resolution?
1440 x 3200 pxvs1080 x 2400 px - 1.64x more megapixels (main camera)?
64 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP & 0.3 MPvs50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP - Has branded damage-resistant glass?
- 18.66% faster CPU speed?
2 x 2.73 GHz & 4 x 2.5 GHz & 2 x 2 GHzvs2 x 2.2 GHz & 6 x 2 GHz
Why is TCL 30 5G better than Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus?
- 11.33% more battery power?
5010 mAhvs4500 mAh - 30% more megapixels (front camera)?
13MPvs10MP - Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack?
- Has 5G support?
- SIM cards?
2 SIMvs1 SIM, 1 eSIM - 40% faster uploads?
210 MBits/svs150 MBits/s - Has a video light?
- Newer version of Android?
Android 12vsAndroid 10
Which are the most popular comparisons?
Price comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
SAMSUNG GALAXY S20+ PLUS 5G 128 GB UNLOCKED BLACK BRAND NEW
£270
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G - 128GB Cloud White Unlocked - Boxed with Accessories
£305
Samsung Galaxy S20 -S20 FE - S20 ULTRA-S21 - S21+ -S21 ULTRA -128GB-Android A++
£243
Samsung Galaxy S20+ Plus 5G 128GB Unlocked Excellent Condition
£230
TCL 30 5G
TCL 30 5G Black 64GB Boxed Unlocked Android Smartphone Grade A UK Warranty
£135
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User reviews
Overall rating
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
8.7
19 User reviews
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
8.7/10
19 User reviews
TCL 30 5G
10.0
1 User reviews
TCL 30 5G
10.0/10
1 User reviews
Features
Build quality
9.1/10
19 votes
10.0/10
1 votes
Display quality
8.6/10
19 votes
10.0/10
1 votes
Battery life
6.6/10
19 votes
10.0/10
1 votes
Photography
8.9/10
19 votes
4.0/10
1 votes
Performance
8.6/10
19 votes
10.0/10
1 votes
Comments
Fernanda
9 months ago
6 / 10
Short battery life and faulty screen
Fernanda
9 months ago
6 / 10
I'm about to hit 3 years with this phone and the battery lasts a very short time, I have to charge it 3 times a day. Besides, it has never been dropped, and yet the phone now has a green line on the screen. Very disappointing considering its cost.
2 users found this helpful
Juan Luis
2 years ago
10 / 10
The best of the best, beast of a phone
Juan Luis
2 years ago
10 / 10
Display, performance. It's perfection, only would need to improve the battery a tad, but the phone is excellent - the best of the best. The device is gorgeous and even when I dropped it, it didn't get a single scratch. It's the greatest, I would never trade Samsung for anything else, Samsung is absolute perfection 🙏.
Pros
- Display, Performance, Audio, Camera
Cons
- Improve the battery a bit
1 users found this helpful
Sidney
2 years ago
10 / 10
Iphone Destroyer
Sidney
2 years ago
10 / 10
The S20 line was made for the advanced smartphone user, someone who knows how to do more than the usual and extract the maximum from a device.
1 users found this helpful
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Design
weight
188 g
184 g
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
thickness
7.8 mm
7.7 mm
The thickness (or depth) of the product.
width
73.7 mm
75.2 mm
The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.
height
161.9 mm
164.5 mm
The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.
is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
✖TCL 30 5G
The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP68
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (TCL 30 5G)
The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
waterproof depth rating
1.5 m
∅
TCL 30 5G: Not applicable
The waterproof depth rating indicates how well the device is protected against water ingress and water pressure. Devices which can withstand more water pressure are better for swimming or diving.
volume
93.07 cm³
95.25 cm³
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
lowest potential operating temperature
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (TCL 30 5G)
The minimum temperature at which the device can perform to the optimal level.
Display
screen size
6.7"
6.7"
The size of the screen (measured diagonally).
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
OLED/AMOLED
The type of technology used in the display.
pixel density
525 ppi
393 ppi
Pixel density is a measurement of a screen's resolution, expressed as the number of pixels per inch (PPI) on the screen. A higher pixel density translates into more clarity and sharpness for the images rendered on the screen, thus improving the quality of the viewing experience.
resolution
1440 x 3200 px
1080 x 2400 px
Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.
refresh rate
120Hz
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (TCL 30 5G)
The frequency at which the display is refreshed (1 Hz = once per second). A higher refresh rate results in smoother UI animations and video playback.
touch sampling rate
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (TCL 30 5G)
The touch sampling rate is the speed at which a screen can register your touch input and respond by rendering the next frame. Also called the touch refresh rate.
brightness (typical)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus)
650 nits
A nit is a measurement of the light that a display emits, equal to one candela per square meter. Brighter displays ensure a screen's contents are easy to read, even in sunny conditions.
has branded damage-resistant glass
✔Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
✖TCL 30 5G
Damage-resistant glass (such as Corning Gorilla Glass or Asahi Dragontrail Glass) is thin, lightweight, and can withstand high levels of force.
Gorilla Glass version
Gorilla Glass 6
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (TCL 30 5G)
Gorilla Glass is one of the most popular brands of chemically strengthened glass, manufactured by Corning. Several versions have been developed, the newer ones being more durable and providing better damage resistance.
Performance
internal storage
128GB
128GB
The internal storage refers to the built-in storage space available in a device for system data, apps, and user-generated data. With a large amount of internal storage, you can save more files and apps on your device.
RAM
8GB
4GB
Random-access memory (RAM) is a form of memory used to store working data and machine code. Having more RAM is particularly useful for multitasking, allowing you to run more programs at once or have more tabs open in your browser.
Android version
Android 10
Android 12
A newer version of Android generally provides a better user experience. Major Android releases include new features and improvements to performance, as well as important security updates.
AnTuTu benchmark score
500116
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (TCL 30 5G)
AnTuTu is one of the most important benchmarks for Android devices. The score reflects the overall performance of a device by summing up results of individual tests that various parameters, such as RAM speed, CPU performance, 2D & 3D graphics performance.
3DMark Wild Life benchmark
4278
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (TCL 30 5G)
Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). Source: 3DMark.
3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
4279
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (TCL 30 5G)
Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). The Unlimited version runs off-screen so that factors such as display resolution don’t affect the score. Source: 3DMark.
3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
1412
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (TCL 30 5G)
Wild Life is a cross-platform benchmark developed by 3DMark that tests the graphical performance of a device (using the Vulkan API on Android/Windows and the Metal API on iOS). The Extreme version is much more graphically-demanding than the standard Wild Life benchmark. Source: 3DMark.
Geekbench 6 result (multi)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (TCL 30 5G)
Geekbench 6 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's multi-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
Geekbench 6 result (single)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus)
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (TCL 30 5G)
Geekbench 6 is a cross-platform benchmark that measures a processor's single-core performance. (Source: Primate Labs, 2024)
Cameras
megapixels (main camera)
64 MP & 12 MP & 12 MP & 0.3 MP
50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
megapixels (front camera)
10MP
13MP
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the front camera. A higher megapixel count means that the front camera is capable of capturing more details, an essential factor for taking high-resolution selfies.
has built-in optical image stabilization
✔Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
✖TCL 30 5G
Optical image stabilization uses gyroscopic sensors to detect the vibrations of the camera. The lens adjusts the optical path accordingly, ensuring that any type of motion blur is corrected before the sensor captures the image.
video recording (main camera)
4320 x 24 fps
1080 x 30 fps
The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
wide aperture (main camera)
f/2 & f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.2
f/1.8 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus attention on the subject.
Has a dual-tone LED flash
✖Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
✖TCL 30 5G
A dual-tone flash has LED lights with different color temperatures, delivering a better color balance to photos and videos.
has a BSI sensor
✔Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
✖TCL 30 5G
A BSI (backside illuminated) sensor is a camera image sensor which captures better quality images in poor lighting conditions, and offers better overall sharpness and image quality.
has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
✔TCL 30 5G
When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
✔TCL 30 5G
Phase-detection autofocus is much faster than a contrast detection autofocus, allowing for sharper images.
Operating system
has clipboard warnings
✖Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
✔TCL 30 5G (Android 12)
This privacy feature alerts you with a small notification when an app copies data from your clipboard.
has location privacy options
✖Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
✔TCL 30 5G (Android 12)
This privacy feature allows you to share your approximate location with an app instead of your precise location.
has camera/microphone privacy options
✖Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
✔TCL 30 5G (Android 12)
You can enable or disable an app’s access to the camera or microphone on your device. There are also indication icons to show you when an app uses the camera or microphone.
has Mail Privacy Protection
✖Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
✖TCL 30 5G
Mail Privacy Protection is a feature built into the default email app that blocks senders from using “tracking pixels” to see when you’ve read an email. It also hides your IP address from senders.
has theme customization
✔Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus (Android 10)
✔TCL 30 5G (Android 12)
Theme customization allows you to easily change the appearance of the user interface (UI). For example, by changing the system colors or the app icons.
can block app tracking
✖Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
✖TCL 30 5G
Some apps track your activity even when the app is not in use. This privacy feature allows you to block this tracking, either across all apps or on a per-app basis.
blocks cross-site tracking
✖Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
✖TCL 30 5G
This setting (in the default browser) allows you to block cross-site tracking cookies and data to help protect your privacy.
has on-device machine learning
✖Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus (Android 10)
✖TCL 30 5G (Android 12)
On-device machine learning is used to recognize people, places, and more in the Photos app. The algorithms run on the device, where this sensitive data is then kept. Competing services upload the photos and perform this on their servers, which requires the sharing of personal data.
Can play games while they download
✖Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus (Android 10)
✔TCL 30 5G (Android 12)
This means you don’t have to wait for the entire game to download first, as the later stages of the game download while you are playing.
Battery
battery power
4500 mAh
5010 mAh
Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
has wireless charging
✔Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
✖TCL 30 5G
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
Supports fast charging
✔Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
✔TCL 30 5G
Fast charging technologies, like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge or MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
charging speed
25W
18W
Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed. In order to achieve the advertised charging speed, it is important to use a compatible charger.
wireless charging speed
15W
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (TCL 30 5G)
Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed. In order to achieve the advertised charging speed, a compatible wireless charger must be used.
has reverse wireless charging
✔Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
∅
TCL 30 5G: Not applicable
The device can be used as a wireless charging station to power other gadgets.
reverse wireless charging speed
4.5W
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (TCL 30 5G)
Charging speeds are expressed in watts (W), a measure of electrical power. A higher wattage results in a faster charging speed.
has a removable battery
✖Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
✖TCL 30 5G
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
Has an ultra power-saving mode
✖Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
✖TCL 30 5G
The ultra power-saving mode, also called low power mode, is an effective way to extend the battery life of the device. Usually, it involves limiting screen brightness and contrast, disabling location services, restricting connectivity, and turning off nonessential apps.
Audio
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
✖Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
✔TCL 30 5G
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
has stereo speakers
✔Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
✖TCL 30 5G
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
has aptX
✔Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
✔TCL 30 5G
aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
has LDAC
✖Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
✖TCL 30 5G
LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
has aptX HD
✖Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
✖TCL 30 5G
aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
has aptX Adaptive
✖Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
✖TCL 30 5G
aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
has aptX Lossless
✖Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
✖TCL 30 5G
aptX Lossless is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio (at a maximum bit rate of 1200kbps). This codec provides CD-quality audio without any loss of data.
Has a radio
✖Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
✖TCL 30 5G
A built-in FM radio tuner allows you to listen to most of the live-broadcasted FM radio stations without using the internet.
number of microphones
3
Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (TCL 30 5G)
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
Features
has 5G support
✖Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
✔TCL 30 5G
The fifth-generation wireless technology delivers higher speeds and lower latency than the previous, fourth-generation tech.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
download speed
2000 MBits/s
1200 MBits/s (MediaTek Dimensity 700)
This is the maximum download speed supported. In reality, the download speed will usually be lower, as it will be affected by other factors (such as your home/mobile network speeds).
upload speed
150 MBits/s
210 MBits/s (MediaTek Dimensity 700)
This is the maximum upload speed supported. In reality, the upload speed will usually be lower, as it will be affected by other factors (for example your home/mobile network speeds).
Has USB Type-C
✔Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
✔TCL 30 5G
The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
USB version
3.2
2
Newer USB versions are faster and have better power management.
has NFC
✔Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
✔TCL 30 5G
NFC (near-field communication) allows a device to perform simple wireless transactions, such as mobile payments. Note: this feature may not be available in all markets.
SIM cards
1 SIM, 1 eSIM
2 SIM
The number and type of SIM cards supported.
Has a fingerprint scanner
✔Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
✔TCL 30 5G
The device has a fingerprint scanner which identifies the user.
Miscellaneous
has a video light
✖Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
✔TCL 30 5G
A video light helps when recording a movie in low-light conditions.
DirectX version
12 (Samsung Exynos 990)
12 (MediaTek Dimensity 700)
DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
Price comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus
SAMSUNG GALAXY S20+ PLUS 5G 128 GB UNLOCKED BLACK BRAND NEW
£270
Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus 5G - 128GB Cloud White Unlocked - Boxed with Accessories
£305
Samsung Galaxy S20 -S20 FE - S20 ULTRA-S21 - S21+ -S21 ULTRA -128GB-Android A++
£243
Samsung Galaxy S20+ Plus 5G 128GB Unlocked Excellent Condition
£230
TCL 30 5G
TCL 30 5G Black 64GB Boxed Unlocked Android Smartphone Grade A UK Warranty
£135
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