The verdict
Your pick: Cat S53, ahead on Performance & hardware, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | S53 | 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.3 | 7.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.8 | 2.9 |
| Camera | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 5.7 |
| Battery & charging | 6.4 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Cat S53, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,500 mAh
- against 5,010 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
TCL 30, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 393 ppi
- against 270 ppi
- Weight
- 184 g
- against 320 g
- Usable Surface
- 87.6 %
- against 73.6 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S53 | 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm SM4350 Snapdragon 480 5G | MediaTek Helio G37 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 323,400 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x Kryo 460 at 2.0 GHz and 6x Kryo 460 at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with four 2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | — |
Design
| Specification | S53 | 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 16 mm | 7.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 81 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Body Height | 171 mm | 164.5 mm |
| Weight | 320 g | 184 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 73.6 % | 87.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Rugged Build Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H, Drop Resistant Up to 1.8 m | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | S53 | 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,500 mAh Best value | 5,010 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Wireless Charging, Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | S53 | 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 900 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi | 393 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen | AMOLED |
Sensors
| Specification | S53 | 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | S53 | 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | S53 | 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | S53 | 30 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 3.0 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.98 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.06 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 2,500 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 660 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | S53 | 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, EDR | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | S53 | 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | T676H |
