The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | C30 | 205 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.2 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Camera | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 3.8 |
Which one is for you?
Nokia C30, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 2 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Usable Surface
- 89 %
- against 80.7 %
TCL 205, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Display Pixel Density
- 270 ppi
- against 257 ppi
- Weight
- 170.3 g
- against 237 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.7 mm
- against 9.9 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | C30 | 205 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc SC9863A | Unisoc SC9863A |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | IMG8322 | IMG8322 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB Best value | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 111,300 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 164 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 725 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.6 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.2 GHz. | Octa-core processor with four 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 cores and four 1.2 GHz Cortex-A55 cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | — |
Design
| Specification | C30 | 205 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Green, White, Grey | Grey, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 9.9 mm | 8.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 79.1 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Body Height | 177.7 mm | 159.2 mm |
| Weight | 237 g | 170.3 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89 % Best value | 80.7 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | C30 | 205 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | — |
Display
| Specification | C30 | 205 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.82″ Best value | 6.22″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px Best value | 1,520 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 257 ppi | 270 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | IPS LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | C30 | 205 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | C30 | 205 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | C30 | 205 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | C30 | 205 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B1, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | — |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, Galileo Best value | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | 0.33 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.19 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.41 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.29 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | C30 | 205 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | C30 | 205 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | TA-1357, TA-1377, TA-1369, TA-1360, TA-1359 | 4187D |
