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| Global Score | |
| 72.1 | 91.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| Android 10 | Android 11 |
| 2020-05-19 | 2021-01-29 |
| 6.24 x 2.85 x 0.36 inches | 5.97 x 2.80 x 0.31 inches |
| 6.60 ounces | 6.03 ounces |
| Ember gray | Gray, Phantom pink, Violet and White |
| Glass and Metal | Aluminum and Plastic |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 400.00 | $ 722.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.5 inches | 6.2 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
| AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 396 pixels per inch | 424 pixels per inch |
| 986 cd/m2 brightness | 1300 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.9 | 9.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SM6150 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset |
| Kryo 460, 64-bit, 11 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo 680, 64-bit, 5 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 612 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 9.18 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 13.18 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 64.00 MP + 24.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 10.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.59 inches (1/1.7") sensor | 0.57 inches (1/1.76") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 7680 x 4320 (24 fps) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 12.1 | 10.78 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 10.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4550mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 6.4 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy S21 has a general score of 91.8, which is way better than TCL 10 Pro's 72.1 score. Even when Samsung Galaxy S21 and TCL 10 Pro were released with only a few months difference, Samsung Galaxy S21 is somewhat thinner and a little lighter. Both devices in this review include Android OS (Operating System), but Samsung Galaxy S21 has newer 11 version and TCL 10 Pro has Android 10 version, so it offers lots of additional features and optimized performance.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 counts with just a bit better display than TCL 10 Pro, because although it has a bit smaller display, it also counts with a bit higher resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a just a bit better screen pixels density and a brighter screen. The TCL 10 Pro features a way bigger memory for apps and games than Galaxy S21, and although they both have exactly the same internal memory, the TCL 10 Pro also has an external memory card slot that holds up to 256 GB.
Samsung Galaxy S21 has a bit better processing power than TCL 10 Pro, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Samsung Galaxy S21 also has a higher amount of RAM. TCL 10 Pro captures much better videos and photos than Galaxy S21, and although they both have the same 3840x2160 video definition and a F1.8 aperture, the TCL 10 Pro also has a back facing camera with a lot better resolution, higher 30 fps video frame rate and a larger sensor which provides a better image and video quality.
The TCL 10 Pro has a bit longer battery duration than Samsung Galaxy S21, because it has a 14 percent greater battery size.
The Galaxy S21 costs a lot more money than TCL 10 Pro, but it's still a great choice, as you can get a better phone for that extra money.
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