TCL 30 XL
#3047
Xiaomi Mi Mix
#3523Category Breakdown
TCL 30 XL
Xiaomi Mi Mix
Performance
62.558.8
Camera
45.045.5
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
75.875.8
Overall
59.358.3
Summary
- The TCL 30 XL features a larger 6.82-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1640 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix has a 6.4-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2040 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the TCL is powered by a Mediatek Helio A25 chipset with 6GB of RAM, whereas the Mi Mix utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 with options for 4GB or 6GB of RAM, offering better processing capabilities.
- The TCL's camera system includes a 50 MP main sensor, while the Mi Mix has a 16 MP rear camera, but the latter supports 4K video recording, which the TCL does not.
- The TCL 30 XL has a larger 5000 mAh battery compared to the 4400 mAh in the Mi Mix, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the TCL using Android 12 and TCL UI 3.0, while the Mi Mix originally shipped with Android 6.0 but can be upgraded to Android 8.0 with MIUI 10.
- Build quality differs as well, with the TCL featuring a glass front and plastic back, while the Mi Mix has a more premium ceramic back and frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 30 XL
Xiaomi Mi Mix
General
Release Date
2022, June 01
2016
Announced
2022, June 01
2016
Description
Also known as TCL 30XL 2022
N/A
Display
Size
6.82"
6.4"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1640 pixels (~263 ppi density)
1080 x 2040 pixels, 17:9 ratio (~362 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762V Helio A25 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x2.19 GHz Kryo)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 530
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.9, 29mm (wide), PDAF5 MP, 17mm, 115˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.0", 1.0µm, PDAF
Front Camera
13 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, (wide)
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Li-Ion 4400 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
172.2 x 77 x 9.1 mm (6.78 x 3.03 x 0.36 in)
158.8 x 81.9 x 7.9 mm (6.25 x 3.22 x 0.31 in)
Weight
204.4 g
209 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, ceramic back, ceramic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark Blue
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Yes
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 12, TCL UI 3.0
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 8.0 (Oreo), MIUI 10
OS Version
Android 12, TCL UI 3.0
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 8.0 (Oreo), MIUI 10
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with dual speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes