The verdict
Your pick: TCL 30 XL, ahead on Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | 30 SE | 30 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.8 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 4.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 30 SE, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Weight
- 190 g
- against 204.4 g
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
TCL 30 XL, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 15 W
- Display Diagonal
- 6.82″
- against 6.52″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 30 SE | 30 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek MT6765 | MediaTek Helio A25 |
| 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 Best value | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 102,000 | 93,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 185 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 521 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.0 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.5 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.0 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.5 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | 30 SE | 30 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Grey | Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm Best value | 9.1 mm |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Body Height | 165.2 mm | 172.2 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Best value | 204.4 g |
| Usable Surface | 82.3 % | 83.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 30 SE | 30 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | 30 SE | 30 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 450 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.52″ | 6.82″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,640 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi Best value | 263 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | 30 SE | 30 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | 30 SE | 30 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 30 SE | 30 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 12 |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | 30 SE | 30 XL |
|---|---|---|
| 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 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| 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 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, A-GPS, 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, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 30 SE | 30 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, EDR, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | 30 SE | 30 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 6165H, 6156H1, 6165A, 6165A1, 6165S | T671G |
