Side-by-side technical data
TCL 30 5G vs Honor Play 40 Plus
Comparison between TCL 30 5G and Honor Play 40 Plus: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from TCL and Honor.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 30 5G | Play 40 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.2 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.5 | 4.6 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.4 | 5.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 6.1 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 30 5G, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 393 ppi
- against 260 ppi
- Weight
- 184 g
- against 196 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.7 mm
- against 8.3 mm
Honor Play 40 Plus, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,010 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 30 5G | Play 40 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 390,300 Best value | 382,900 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | 30 5G | Play 40 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Blue, Silver, Black, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm Best value | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 75.2 mm | 76.9 mm |
| Body Height | 164.5 mm | 167.5 mm |
| Weight | 184 g Best value | 196 g |
| Usable Surface | 87.6 % Best value | 85.1 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Aluminium Alloy Best value |
Battery
| Specification | 30 5G | Play 40 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,010 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 22.5 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | 30 5G | Play 40 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 900 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.74″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 393 ppi Best value | 260 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | AMOLED, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Curved Glass, Scratch Resistant, HDR, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | TFT LCD, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Curved Glass, 90Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | 30 5G | Play 40 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 30 5G | Play 40 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 30 5G | Play 40 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 12 |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | 30 5G | Play 40 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 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 B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,770 Mbps | 2,770 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,250 Mbps | 1,250 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 30 5G | Play 40 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | 30 5G | Play 40 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | T776H | RKY-AN00 |
