TCL 30E
#2465
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
#2244Category Breakdown
TCL 30E
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
Performance
69.473.9
Camera
28.429.9
Display
70.672.9
Battery
33.735.9
Build
65.889.0
Connectivity
62.962.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
48.750.5
Summary
- The TCL 30E features a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has a slightly larger 6.53-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the TCL 30E is powered by the Mediatek Helio G25 chipset, whereas the Redmi Note 9 utilizes the more capable Helio G85, offering better processing power.
- The camera setup on the TCL 30E includes a 50 MP main sensor and a 5 MP selfie camera, while the Redmi Note 9 has a 48 MP main camera, an 8 MP ultrawide, and a 13 MP selfie camera, providing more versatility.
- Both devices have a similar battery capacity, with the TCL 30E at 5000 mAh and the Redmi Note 9 at 5020 mAh, but the latter supports faster charging at 18W.
- In terms of software, the TCL 30E runs on Android 12, while the Redmi Note 9 originally shipped with Android 10 but can be upgraded to Android 11, offering a more recent software experience.
- Both phones have a plastic frame and back, but the Redmi Note 9 features a Gorilla Glass 5 front for enhanced durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 30E
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
General
Release Date
2022, February 27
2020, April 30
Announced
2022, February 27
2020, April 30
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.52"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB 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, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
13 MP, f/2.3, 29mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5020 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5020 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired9W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165.2 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm (6.50 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
162.3 x 77.2 x 8.9 mm (6.39 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
Weight
190 g
199 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Space Gray, Atlantic Blue
Forest Green, Midnight Grey, Polar White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.84 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat5 150/75 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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
5.0, 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
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5 E
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass