5G smartphones started becoming affordable not only in China but all around the world as well. Even if you live in Europe, you can actually get a 5G phone for less than €500 or €400. If we exclude the old Mi Mix 3 5G which still comes with an external and single-mode 5G modem, the most affordable 5G smartphone actually available in the Old Continent are TCL 10 5G, Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, and Oppo Find X2 Lite. Here is an in-depth comparison between the specifications of these three interesting 5G phones which will highlight all the main differences between them.
TCL 10 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite vs Oppo Find X2 Lite
| Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite | TCL 10 5G | Oppo Find X2 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 164 x 74.8 x 7.9 mm, 192 g | 163.7 x 76.6 x 9 mm, 210 grams | 160.3 x 74.3 x 8 mm, 180 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, IPS LCD | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 408 ppi, 20:9 ratio, AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, octa-core 2.4 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, octa-core 2.4 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, octa-core 2.4 GHz |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10, MIUI | Android 10, TCL UI | Android 10, ColorOS |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS |
| CAMERA | Quad 48 + 8 + 5 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 16 MP f/2.5 front camera |
Quad 64 + 8 MP + 5 + 2 MP f/1.9, f/2.2, f/2.2 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.2 front camera |
Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP f/1.7, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 32 MP f/2.0 front camera |
| BATTERY | 4160 mAh, fast charging 20W | 4500 mAh Fast charging 18W |
4025 mAh, Fast charging 30W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot, 5G | Dual SIM slot, 5G | Dual SIM slot, 5G |
Design
TCL is a relatively new brand in the smartphone market: it owns Alcatel and BlackBerry, but it started releasing handsets under its own brand in 2019. Yet this TCL 10 5G not only offers an incredibly high quality-price ratio but even an impressive design. It is the only device of the tiro to feature a punch-hole display, and it comes with premium materials including a glass back and an aluminum frame. But you should not underestimate the Oppo Find X2 Lite which sports the same premium materials, a more compact body, a thinner and lighter design.
Display
On the paper, Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite is the handset with the most interesting display since it features both the AMOLED technology and the HDR10+ certification allowing to get a high quality even while streaming video content. TCL 10 5G has an IPS panel, but it still comes with an impressive image quality thanks to the NXTVISION technology and upscaling of content from SDR to HDR. Even Oppo Find X2 Lite has a pretty nice display, despite it lacks an HDR certification. Note that Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite and Oppo Find X2 Lite sport an under-display fingerprint reader, while TCL 10 5G does not.
Hardware/Software
TCL 10 5G, Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite, and Oppo Find X2 Lite are all powered by the Snapdragon 765G including a dual-mode 5G integrated modem (the Snapdragon X53). However, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite (in its most expensive configuration) and the Oppo Find X2 Lite offers a higher amount of RAM: up to 8 GB instead of 6 GB found on the TCL 10 5G. The TCL 10 5G has a nearly-stock user interface based on Android 10, while Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite and Oppo Find X2 Lite are highly-customized.
Camera
Overall, the Oppo Find X2 Lite looks like the most advanced camera phone. It has a quad rear camera with a 48 MP main sensor and a bright f/1.7 focal aperture, as well as an awesome 32 MP f/2.0 front snapper. Right after, we got the TCL 10 5G with a 64 MP quad camera. Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite takes the last place with a 48 MP quad camera and a 16 MP selfie snapper.
Battery
Thanks to a bigger 4500 mAh battery, TCL 10 5G wins the battery life comparison. Oppo Find X2 Lite wins the fast charging comparison thanks to the VOOC 4.0 technology with a 30W power. And a 30W is included out of the box.
Price
TCL 10 5G is sold globally with a €399/$448 price tag, Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite is priced €369/$414 in its base variant. For the Oppo Find X2 Lite, you need €499/$560. The Oppo Find X2 Lite is surely more interesting when it comes to the camera department, it has a more compact design, more RAM than TCL 10 5G, and faster charging. TCL 10 5G comes with a better battery, a punch-hole design, and still pretty nice cameras. We would not recommend the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite (unless you want to save the highest amount of money since it is actually available for less than €330 thanks to street prices) due to its inferior cameras and less impressive design, but it actually comes with a great display.
TCL 10 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite vs Oppo Find X2 Lite: PRO and CONS
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite
PROS
- Very affordable
- Wider display
- HDR10+
- IR blaster
CONS
- Inferior cameras
TCL 10 5G
PROS
- Bigger battery
- Punch-hole design
- HDR10
- Great materials
CONS
- IPS display
Oppo Find X2 Lite
PROS
- More compact
- Great cameras
- Faster charging
- Premium materials
CONS
- Price
