Realme 6i
#2594
TCL 30E
#2465Category Breakdown
Realme 6i
TCL 30E
Performance
74.169.4
Camera
47.028.4
Display
56.570.6
Battery
33.733.7
Build
67.965.8
Connectivity
60.062.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
47.748.7
Summary
- The Realme 6i features a slightly larger 6.5-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 6.52-inch display of the TCL 30E, both offering a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Realme 6i is powered by the Mediatek Helio G80 chipset, which generally provides better processing capabilities than the Helio G25 found in the TCL 30E.
- The camera setup on the Realme 6i includes a 48 MP main sensor and a 16 MP selfie camera, while the TCL 30E has a 50 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, giving the Realme an edge in selfie quality.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery, but the Realme supports faster charging at 18W compared to the TCL's 10W.
- In terms of software, the Realme 6i runs on Android 10 with Realme UI, while the TCL 30E operates on Android 12, offering a more recent software experience.
- Both phones have similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Realme is slightly heavier at 199g compared to the TCL's 190g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 6i
TCL 30E
General
Release Date
2020, March 17
2022, February 27
Announced
2020, March 17
2022, February 27
Description
Not to be confused with Realme 6i for Indian market
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP B/W, f/2.4
50 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
5 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired5W reverse wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.4 x 75.4 x 9 mm (6.47 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
165.2 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm (6.50 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
Weight
199 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
White Milk, Green Tea, Blue Soda
Space Gray, Atlantic Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat5 150/75 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, Realme UI
Android 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass