Category Breakdown
TCL 30 SE
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 TCL 30 SE and TCL 30E share similar build quality, featuring a glass front, plastic frame, and plastic back, with identical dimensions and weight.
- Both models have a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 60Hz refresh rate.
- Performance-wise, they are equipped with the same Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 chipset, but the TCL 30 SE offers 4GB of RAM compared to the 3GB in the TCL 30E.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 50 MP rear camera, but the TCL 30 SE features an 8 MP selfie camera, while the TCL 30E has a 5 MP front camera.
- Both devices are powered by a 5000 mAh battery, but the TCL 30 SE supports 15W charging, whereas the TCL 30E supports 10W.
- Lastly, the TCL 30 SE runs on Android 12 with TCL UI 4.0, while the TCL 30E operates on a standard Android 12 experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 30 SE
TCL 30E
General
Release Date
2022, February 27
2022, February 27
Announced
2022, February 27
2022, February 27
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.52"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
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, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
165.2 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm (6.50 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
190 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Atlantic Blue, Space Gray, Glacial Blue
Space Gray, Atlantic Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
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
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 12, TCL UI 4.0
Android 12
OS Version
Android 12, TCL UI 4.0
Android 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

