Category Breakdown
Realme C33 2023
TCL 30E
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 and TCL 30E both feature a plastic build with glass fronts, but the Realme is slightly lighter at 187g compared to the TCL's 190g.
- The displays are similar in size and resolution, with the Realme's 6.5-inch IPS LCD offering 400 nits brightness, while the TCL's 6.52-inch display reaches 450 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Realme is powered by the Unisoc Tiger T612 chipset, whereas the TCL uses the Mediatek Helio G25, with the Realme offering 4GB of RAM compared to the TCL's 3GB.
- Both devices have a 50 MP rear camera setup, but the TCL's lens has a wider aperture at f/1.9, potentially allowing for better low-light performance.
- Both phones are equipped with a 5000mAh battery and support 10W charging.
- The Realme runs on Realme UI S based on Android 12, while the TCL operates on a standard version of Android 12, with the TCL also offering NFC connectivity, which the Realme lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme C33 2023
TCL 30E
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 3GB 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, (depth)
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/5.0", 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
10W 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
Space Gray, Atlantic 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 Cat5 150/75 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
OS Version
Android 12, Realme UI S
Android 12
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

