Samsung Galaxy A70
#1626
TCL 30 V 5G
#2176Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A70
TCL 30 V 5G
Performance
76.281.2
Camera
64.719.1
Display
82.858.9
Battery
30.630.6
Build
88.265.8
Connectivity
62.770.4
Audio
8.970.7
Overall
56.551.1
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A70 features a glass front with a plastic back and frame, while the TCL 30 V 5G has a similar glass front but is slightly heavier due to its plastic back and frame.
- Both devices have a 6.7-inch display, but the A70 uses Super AMOLED technology compared to the TCL's IPS LCD, offering better contrast and colors.
- In terms of performance, the A70 is powered by the Snapdragon 675, while the TCL utilizes the Snapdragon 480 5G, providing 5G connectivity.
- The A70's rear camera setup includes a 32 MP main sensor, while the TCL boasts a 50 MP main camera, although both lack optical image stabilization.
- Both phones have a 4500 mAh battery, but the A70 supports faster charging at 25W compared to the TCL's 18W.
- Software-wise, the A70 runs on Android 9.0 with One UI 3.1, while the TCL comes with Android 11 and TCL UI, offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A70
TCL 30 V 5G
General
Release Date
2019, March 26
2022, January 04
Announced
2019, March 26
2022, January 04
Description
Versions: SM-A705FN/DS (Global); SM-A705YN (Australia); SM-A705F/DS (APAC); SM-A705GM/DS (India); SM-A705MN/DS (LATAM/SEA); SM-A705W (Canada); SM-A7050 (China, Hong Kong)
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.67"
Type
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675 (11 nm)
Qualcomm SM4350 Snapdragon 480 5G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 460 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460)
GPU
Adreno 612
Adreno 619
Memory
64GB, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
32 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
50 MP, (wide), PDAF5 MP, (ultrawide)2 MP, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
16 MP, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/240fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.3 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
165.9 x 76 x 9.1 mm (6.53 x 2.99 x 0.36 in)
Weight
183 g
200.4 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Coral, Blue, Black, White
Midnight Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.33 W/kg (head) 0.70 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✗
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1
Android 11, TCL UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, gyro, barometer