Realme C33 2023
#2590
TCL 30 SE
#2583Category Breakdown
Realme C33 2023
TCL 30 SE
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
44.344.3
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
60.560.5
Summary
- The Realme C33 2023 features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a brightness of 400 nits, while the TCL 30 SE has a slightly smaller 6.52-inch IPS LCD with 450 nits brightness, both offering a 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Realme is powered by the Unisoc Tiger T612 chipset, whereas the TCL utilizes the Mediatek Helio G25, with both models offering similar RAM and storage configurations.
- Camera-wise, both phones have a 50 MP main rear camera, but the TCL includes additional macro and depth sensors, while the Realme has a 5 MP front camera compared to the TCL's 8 MP.
- Both models house a 5000 mAh battery, but the TCL supports faster 15W charging versus the Realme's 10W.
- Both devices run on Android 12, with the Realme UI S and TCL UI 4.0 providing distinct software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme C33 2023
TCL 30 SE
General
Release Date
2023, March 14
2022, February 27
Announced
2023, March 14
2022, February 27
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc Tiger T612 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G57
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, (wide), PDAF0.3 MP, f/2.8, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.2 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
165.2 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm (6.50 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
Weight
187 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Sandy Gold, Aqua Blue, Night Sea
Atlantic Blue, Space Gray, Glacial Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
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 Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 12, Realme UI S
Android 12, TCL UI 4.0
OS Version
Android 12, Realme UI S
Android 12, TCL UI 4.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes