The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 30 SE | 408 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 4.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 30 SE, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 450 nits
- against 400 nits
- Fast Charge Power
- 15 W
- against 10 W
TCL 408, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 30 SE | 408 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 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 processor with four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | — |
Design
| Specification | 30 SE | 408 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Grey | Grey, Navy |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm Best value | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 165.2 mm | 164.7 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g |
| Usable Surface | 82.3 % | 84.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | — |
Battery
| Specification | 30 SE | 408 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Charger Included | Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | 30 SE | 408 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 450 nits Best value | 400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.52″ | 6.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,612 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi Best value | 267 ppi |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen | IPS LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | 30 SE | 408 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 30 SE | 408 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer |
Software
| Specification | 30 SE | 408 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 12 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 30 SE | 408 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-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 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, 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 Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| 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, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | 30 SE | 408 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, EDR, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | 30 SE | 408 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 6165H, 6156H1, 6165A, 6165A1, 6165S | T507D1, T507A, T507U, T507U1, T507U2, T507J |
