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TCL 30

TCL 30

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TCL 30 5G

TCL 30 5G

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Category Breakdown

TCL 30
TCL 30 5G
Performance
73.178.7
Camera
28.428.4
Display
81.381.3
Battery
35.835.8
Build
65.865.8
Connectivity
62.482.4
Audio
70.78.9
Overall
55.954.4

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

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, 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)

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama

Front Camera

8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
13 MP, f/2.3, 19mm (ultrawide), 1/3", 1.12µm

Front Camera Features

HDR
HDR

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo 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 & Safety

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

Colors

Tech Black, Muse Blue
Tech Black, Dreamy Blue

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes, with dual speakers
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 12, TCL UI 4.0
Android 12, TCL UI 4.0

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass