Category Breakdown
TCL 30
TCL 30 5G
Performance
62.568.5
Camera
44.344.3
Display
79.579.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
61.162.9
Summary
- The TCL 30 and TCL 30 5G share a similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic frames, both measuring 164.5 x 75.2 x 7.7 mm and weighing 184g.
- They feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with the same resolution and brightness specifications.
- In terms of performance, the TCL 30 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G37, while the TCL 30 5G utilizes the more advanced Mediatek Dimensity 700, offering better processing capabilities.
- Both models have a 50 MP rear camera, but the TCL 30 5G has a slightly improved aperture and a higher resolution 13 MP selfie camera compared to the 8 MP on the TCL 30.
- Both devices are equipped with a 5010 mAh battery and run on Android 12 with TCL UI 4.0, ensuring a similar software experience.
- Connectivity differs, as the TCL 30 5G supports 5G networks, while the TCL 30 does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 30
TCL 30 5G
General
Release Date
2022, February 27
2022, February 27
Announced
2022, February 27
2022, February 27
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.7"
Type
AMOLED, 650 nits (typ), 900 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 650 nits (typ), 900 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765V/CB Helio G37 (12 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
64GB 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, 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/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
13 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
13 MP, f/2.3, 19mm (ultrawide), 1/3", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5010 mAh
5010 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5010 mAh
Li-Po 5010 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.5 x 75.2 x 7.7 mm (6.48 x 2.96 x 0.30 in)
164.5 x 75.2 x 7.7 mm (6.48 x 2.96 x 0.30 in)
Weight
184 g
184 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Tech Black, Muse Blue
Tech Black, Dreamy Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat13 390/150 Mbps, 5G
5G
✗
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 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
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, TCL UI 4.0
OS Version
Android 12, TCL UI 4.0
Android 12, TCL UI 4.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with dual speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

