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

