The verdict
Your pick: TCL 30 SE, ahead on Camera.
| Category | 30E | 30 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.6 | 2.8 |
| Camera | 3.6 | 4.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.3 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 30 SE, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 15 W
- against 10 W
- Audio Features
- A2DP, LE, EDR, Stereo Speakers
- against Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 30E | 30 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G25 | MediaTek MT6765 |
| 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 | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 102,000 | 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 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 | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | 30E | 30 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Blue | Blue, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Body Height | 165.2 mm | 165.2 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g |
| Usable Surface | 82.3 % | 82.3 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate |
Battery
| Specification | 30E | 30 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 15 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Charger Included, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Charger Included |
Display
| Specification | 30E | 30 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 450 nits | 450 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.52″ | 6.52″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 269 ppi |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 30E | 30 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | 30E | 30 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 30E | 30 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 12 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 30E | 30 SE |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual 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 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| 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, 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 | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| 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 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 30E | 30 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR, Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | 30E | 30 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 6127A, 6127l | 6165H, 6156H1, 6165A, 6165A1, 6165S |
