The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 30E | G73 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 4.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.6 | 2.9 |
| Camera | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 4.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 30E, if you care about…
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- against LPDDR4
- Display Pixel Density
- 269 ppi
- against 258 ppi
- Weight
- 190 g
- against 210 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.9 mm
- against 9.9 mm
BLU G73, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 211,000
- against 102,000
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 3 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 30E | G73 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G25 | Unisoc T606 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz Best value | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 102,000 | 211,000 Best value |
| 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 2 Cortex-A75 cores and 6 Cortex-A55 cores, all clocked at 1.6 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X Best value | LPDDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | 30E | G73 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Blue | Blue, Grey, Orange, Burgundy, Black, White, Green, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm Best value | 9.9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Body Height | 165.2 mm | 168.3 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Best value | 210 g |
| Usable Surface | 82.3 % | 84.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Glass, Plastic, Faux Leather |
Battery
| Specification | 30E | G73 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Charger Included, Non-Removable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | 30E | G73 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 450 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.52″ | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi Best value | 258 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 90Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | 30E | G73 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | 30E | G73 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 30E | G73 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 13 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 30E | G73 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Single Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B21, 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 B2, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| 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 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS, A-GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | 30E | G73 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | 30E | G73 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 6127A, 6127l | — |
