The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 30 SE | X6s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 4.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 5.3 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 30 SE, if you care about…
- Fast Charge Power
- 15 W
- against 10 W
Honor X6s, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 108,000
- against 102,000
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 30 SE | X6s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6765 | MediaTek Helio G25 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 102,000 | 108,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 185 | 185 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 521 | 521 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.0 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.5 GHz. | 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 + 4x1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | 30 SE | X6s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Grey | Blue, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 165.2 mm | 163.7 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Best value | 194 g |
| Usable Surface | 82.3 % | 83 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 30 SE | X6s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Lithium |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | 30 SE | X6s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 450 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.52″ Best value | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 270 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 30 SE | X6s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 30 SE | X6s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 30 SE | X6s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 12 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 30 SE | X6s |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | 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 B2, 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 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | 4G, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, 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, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 30 SE | X6s |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, EDR, Stereo Speakers | A2DP, EDR, LE |
Technical
| Specification | 30 SE | X6s |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 6165H, 6156H1, 6165A, 6165A1, 6165S | — |