TCL 30 XE 5G
#2355
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R
#1543Category Breakdown
TCL 30 XE 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R
Performance
78.786.9
Camera
19.128.4
Display
73.078.5
Battery
30.633.7
Build
65.873.9
Connectivity
72.984.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
49.757.2
Summary
- The TCL 30 XE 5G features a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R has a larger 6.79-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels, offering better clarity.
- In terms of performance, the TCL is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset, whereas the Redmi Note 12R utilizes a more advanced Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, resulting in superior processing capabilities.
- The camera system on the TCL includes a 13 MP main sensor, while the Redmi Note 12R boasts a 50 MP main sensor, providing significantly better photography options.
- Battery capacity is also higher in the Redmi Note 12R at 5000 mAh compared to the TCL's 4500 mAh, though both support 18W charging.
- Lastly, the TCL runs on Android 11 with TCL UI, while the Redmi Note 12R operates on the more recent Android 13 with MIUI 14, indicating a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 30 XE 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R
General
Release Date
2022, January 04
2023, June 28
Announced
2022, January 04
2023, June 28
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.52"
6.79"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 550 nits
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Dragontrail Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Adreno 613
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
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)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide) 1/4.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired, PD
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.1 x 74.9 x 9 mm (6.46 x 2.95 x 0.35 in)
168.6 x 76.3 x 8.2 mm (6.64 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
Weight
195 g
199 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, glass back
Colors
Shadow Black
Black, Blue, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, TCL UI
Android 13, MIUI 14
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, gyro, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass