TCL 205 vs realme C21Y: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: TCL 205 vs realme C21Y. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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TCL 205TCL 205Global · 2GB · 32GB
realme C21Yrealme C21YInternational · 3GB · 32GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
TCL 205
TCL 205
Global · 2GB · 32GB
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realme C21Y
realme C21Y
International · 3GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 4.8Design & Materials 4.9Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.9Performance & Hardware 5.4Performance & Hardware
Camera score 4.9Camera 5.0Camera
Connectivity score 5.3 Connectivity 5.0 Connectivity
Battery score 5.0 Battery 7.0 Battery

User reviews
User score
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No user reviews
8.5
22 reviews

Technical specifications of the TCL 205 vs realme C21Y

Specs TCL 205 price comparison TCL 205
Global · 2GB · 32GB 		realme C21Y price comparison realme C21Y
International · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 6.22" 6.5"
Resolution HD+ HD+
Usable surface 81% useful 80% useful
Aspect Ratio 19:9 20:9
Dimensions 75.2 mm
159.2 mm
8.6 mm 		76.0 mm
164.5 mm
9.1 mm
Weight 170 g 200 g
Micro SC9863
Octa-Core 		Unisoc Tiger T610
Octa-Core
RAM 2 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 112.312
v9 		196.316
v9
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

2 3 		1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand TCL realme
Aliases -- RMX3261, Realme C21Y RU

Release Date
Release date November 2021,
2 years ago 		July 2021,
2 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global International

Design & Materials

Structure

TCL 205
realme C21Y
TCL 205
realme C21Y
Size
75.2 mm • 159.2 mm • 8.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.0 mm • 164.5 mm • 9.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 170 g 200 g
Usable surface 81 % 80 %
Materials Plastic Plastic
Resistance - -
Colors
Black
Black

Cyan

Screen
Diagonal 6.22" 6.5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 19:9 20:9
Resolution HD+
720 x 1520 px 		HD+
720 x 1600 px
Density 270 Pixels per inch 269 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Water Drop Notch
  • 2.5D curved glass glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Brightnes 400 cd/m² (typ)
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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7.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
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8.5
Is it comfortable?
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8.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
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7.0
Number of reviews
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22 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Spreadtrum Unisoc SC9863A Unisoc Tiger T610
CPU 4x Cortex-A55 1.6 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 1.2 GHz 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 12 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU PowerVR GE8322 ARM Mali-G52 MP2

RAM
RAM 2 GB 3 GB
Type LPDDR3 RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
112.312
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 50% of devices
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196.316
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 58% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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8.0
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
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9.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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8.2
Number of reviews
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22 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Triple rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
2
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
2 Mpx
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.75 µm
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
3
Camera type

Macro lens

Macro lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.65 µm
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Contrast detection autofocus (CDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
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7.5
Quality of nighttime photos
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4.8
Quality of selfies
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5.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
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7.3
Number of reviews
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22 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

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American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoWiFi
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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8.1
Quality of the GPS
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8.0
And the WiFi?
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8.6
Number of reviews
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22 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No Yes,
10.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 5%
    Less than a day
  • 14%
    One day
  • 64%
    More than one day
  • 18%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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22 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 11 Go edition
    Android 11 Red Velvet Cake, 3 years ago
  • RealmeUI (Android 10)
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 9%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 73%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 18%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 5%
    Never
  • 16%
    Once a year
  • 53%
    Every six months
  • 26%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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22 reviews
Prices
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