Realme C33
#2893
TCL 30 SE
#2583Category Breakdown
Realme C33
TCL 30 SE
Performance
60.362.5
Camera
44.344.3
Display
70.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
59.860.5
Summary
- The Realme C33 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 C33 is powered by the Unisoc Tiger T612 chipset, whereas the TCL 30 SE utilizes the Mediatek Helio G25, with the latter offering more RAM options up to 64GB.
- Both phones have a 50 MP rear camera, but the TCL 30 SE includes additional macro and depth sensors, enhancing its versatility.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh, but the TCL charges faster at 15W compared to the C33's 10W.
- Both devices run on Android 12, with the Realme UI S and TCL UI 4.0 providing distinct software experiences.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring a glass front and plastic back, though the TCL is slightly heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme C33
TCL 30 SE
General
Release Date
2022, September 06
2022, February 27
Announced
2022, September 06
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
32GB 3GB RAM, 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