TCL 10 Pro vs TCL 10L: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The TCL 10 Pro edges out the 10L thanks to its faster chipset (Snapdragon 675 vs 665), faster charging, and potentially better camera performance. However, the 10L might offer slightly better value depending on pricing and availability, especially if battery life is a top priority.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | TCL 10 Pro | TCL 10L |
| Network | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - T799B | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - T799B | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat13 400/75 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat13 400/75 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - T799H | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020, April 06. Released 2020, May 19 | 2020, April 06. Released 2020, May 19 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | - |
| Dimensions | 158.5 x 72.4 x 9.2 mm (6.24 x 2.85 x 0.36 in) | 162.2 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm (6.39 x 2.98 x 0.33 in) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 177 g (6.24 oz) | 180 g (6.35 oz) |
| Display | ||
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| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~398 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.47 inches, 102.8 cm2 (~89.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.53 inches, 104.7 cm2 (~85.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | AMOLED, HDR10 | IPS LCD, HDR |
| Always-on-display | - | |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver) | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 (11 nm) | Qualcomm SM6125 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 612 | Adreno 610 |
| OS | Android 10, planned upgrade to Android 11, TCL UI | Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, TCL UI |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM |
| UFS 2.1 | 64GB eMMC 5.1, 128/256GB UFS 2.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Quad | 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF 16 MP, f/2.4, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm 5 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens | 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.25", 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Single | 24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm | 16 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| 35mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Infrared port | Yes | - |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO | GPS, GALILEO |
| Radio | FM radio (market/region dependent) | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 18W wired, QC3, 50% in 35 min | - |
| Type | Li-Po 4500 mAh | Li-Po 4000 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Gray, Green | Arctic White, Mariana Blue |
| Models | T799B, T799H | T770H, T770B, 4187U |
| Price | About 250 EUR | About 140 EUR |
TCL 10 Pro
- Faster Processor (Snapdragon 675)
- Potentially Better Camera (64MP Main Sensor)
- Faster Charging (18W QC3)
- Slightly Better Performance
- Potentially Shorter Battery Life
- May be Slightly More Expensive
TCL 10L
- Larger Battery Capacity (4000mAh)
- Potentially Better Value for Money
- Good Display Quality
- Slower Processor (Snapdragon 665)
- Lower Resolution Main Camera
- Slower Charging
Display Comparison
Both phones feature a 6.67-inch FHD+ display, offering a large and immersive viewing experience. While both are LCD panels, the 10 Pro *may* have slightly better color accuracy and brightness, though this is often difficult to discern without direct comparison. The resolution is the same, ensuring sharp visuals on both devices.
Camera Comparison
The TCL 10 Pro typically features a quad-camera setup with a 64MP main sensor, offering potentially higher resolution photos. The 10L also has a quad-camera, but with a lower resolution main sensor (likely 48MP). Both phones offer ultrawide, macro, and depth sensors. Image quality will depend on software processing, but the 10 Pro's hardware advantage suggests potentially better results.
Performance
The TCL 10 Pro boasts the Snapdragon 675, a slightly more powerful chipset than the 10L's Snapdragon 665. This translates to smoother performance in everyday tasks and potentially better gaming performance. The 10 Pro's CPU configuration (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver) offers a slight edge over the 10L's (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver).
Battery Life
The TCL 10L generally has a larger battery capacity (4000mAh vs 4500mAh on the 10 Pro). While the 10 Pro supports 18W fast charging (QC3), the 10L's charging speed is likely standard. This means the 10L *could* offer longer battery life, but the 10 Pro's faster charging can offset this.
Buying Guide
The TCL 10 Pro is ideal for users who prioritize performance and faster charging. It's a good choice for light gaming and multitasking. The TCL 10L is better suited for users who value longer battery life and a more affordable price point, and are less concerned with raw processing power.