Side-by-side technical data
TCL 30 Plus vs Huawei nova 8i
Comparison between TCL 30 Plus and Huawei nova 8i: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from TCL and Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: TCL 30 Plus, ahead on Design & display, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware or Camera decides it for you.
| Category | 30 Plus | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.4 | 5.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.9 | 3.5 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.7 | 5.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 4.9 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 30 Plus, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,010 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Peak Display Brightness
- 900 nits
- against 500 nits
- Weight
- 184 g
- against 190 g
Huawei nova 8i, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 201,000
- against 160,000
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- against 18 W
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 339
- against 205
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 30 Plus | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G37 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 11 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 160,000 | 201,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 205 | 339 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 911 | 1,208 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU: 4x Kryo 260 Gold at 2.0 GHz and 4x Kryo 260 Silver at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | 30 Plus | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Silver, Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm Best value | 8.6 mm |
| Body Width | 75.2 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Body Height | 164.5 mm | 161.9 mm |
| Weight | 184 g Best value | 190 g |
| Usable Surface | 87.6 % | 89.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 30 Plus | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,010 mAh Best value | 4,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | 30 Plus | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 900 nits Best value | 500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,376 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 393 ppi Best value | 391 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 180 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, HDR, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 30 Plus | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 30 Plus | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 30 Plus | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 Best value | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | 30 Plus | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B3, 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 B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, 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, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 390 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 30 Plus | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Two Microphones, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 30 Plus | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | T676K, T676J | NEN-L22, NEN-LX1, NEN-LX3 |
