Infinix Hot 30
#2150
TCL 50 SE
#2149Category Breakdown
Infinix Hot 30
TCL 50 SE
Performance
64.864.8
Camera
44.344.3
Display
75.575.5
Battery
55.555.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
61.761.7
Summary
- The Infinix Hot 30 and TCL 50 SE both feature a 6.78-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, but the TCL offers slightly higher typical brightness at 550 nits compared to the Infinix's 500 nits.
- Both devices are powered by the Mediatek Helio G88 chipset, providing similar performance with octa-core CPUs and Mali-G52 GPUs, though the TCL offers a planned upgrade to Android 15, while the Infinix runs on Android 13.
- In terms of camera, both have a 50 MP rear camera, but the TCL includes an additional 2 MP macro lens, while the Infinix supports 1440p video recording.
- Battery capacities are comparable, with the TCL having a slight edge at 5010 mAh versus the Infinix's 5000 mAh, but both support 33W charging.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic frames, though the TCL is marginally lighter and slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Infinix Hot 30
TCL 50 SE
General
Release Date
2023, March 31
2024, February 26
Announced
2023, March 31
2024, February 26
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.78"
6.78"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (typ), 600 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 550 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88 (12 nm)
Mediatek Helio G88 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), 1/2.55", AF0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.5, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5010 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5010 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, 55% in 30 min
33W wired, 50% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
168.7 x 76.6 x 8.4 mm (6.64 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
168.2 x 75.5 x 8.1 mm (6.62 x 2.97 x 0.32 in)
Weight
196 g
195 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Racing Black, Surfing Green, Sonic White, Free Fire
Midnight Blue, Space Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 13, XOS 12.6
Android 14, planned upgrade to Android 15
OS Version
Android 13, XOS 12.6
Android 14, planned upgrade to Android 15
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes