TCL 30 XE 5G
#2355
Tecno Pop 9 4G
#1506Category Breakdown
TCL 30 XE 5G
Tecno Pop 9 4G
Performance
78.771.7
Camera
19.129.9
Display
73.076.6
Battery
30.633.7
Build
65.867.9
Connectivity
72.953.2
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
49.757.6
Summary
- The TCL 30 XE 5G features a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a refresh rate of 90Hz, while the Tecno Pop 9 4G has a slightly larger 6.67-inch IPS LCD display, also at 720 x 1600 pixels, but offers a higher refresh rate of 120Hz in its international variant.
- In terms of performance, the TCL is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset, whereas the Tecno utilizes the Unisoc T615 or Mediatek Helio G50, depending on the region.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP selfie camera, but the Tecno's rear camera has a wider aperture of f/1.8, potentially improving low-light performance.
- The TCL has a 4500 mAh battery with 18W charging, while the Tecno offers a larger 5000 mAh battery with 15W charging.
- In software, the TCL runs Android 11 with TCL UI, while the Tecno runs Android 14 (Go edition), providing a more recent software experience.
- Both devices have plastic frames and backs, but the Tecno is slightly lighter at 189g compared to the TCL's 195g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 30 XE 5G
Tecno Pop 9 4G
General
Release Date
2022, January 04
2024, November 22
Announced
2022, January 04
2024, November 22
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.52"
6.67"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz (India), 120Hz (International)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~263 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Dragontrail Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
Unisoc T615 (12 nm) - InternationalMediatek Helio G50 - India
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) - InternationalOcta-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 - India
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MP1 - InternationalPowerVR GE8320 - India
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide) 1/3.0", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
13 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide) 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
Dual-LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4500 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.1 x 74.9 x 9 mm (6.46 x 2.95 x 0.35 in)
166 x 77 x 8 mm (6.54 x 3.03 x 0.31 in)
Weight
195 g
189 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Shadow Black
Glittery White, Lime Green, Startrail Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE
5G
✓
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Yes
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, TCL UI
Android 14 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, gyro, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensors