The verdict
Your pick: TCL 30E, ahead on Camera and Connectivity.
| Category | 30E | 405 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 4.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Camera | 3.6 | 3.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 5.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 30E, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
TCL 405, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers
- against Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 30E | 405 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G25 | 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 | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 102,000 | — |
| 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 | — |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB Best value | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | — |
Design
| Specification | 30E | 405 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Blue | Lavender, Black |
| 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 % | 84.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | — |
Battery
| Specification | 30E | 405 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Charger Included, Non-Removable | Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | 30E | 405 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 450 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.52″ | 6.6″ 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 | 266 ppi |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | IPS LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | 30E | 405 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | 30E | 405 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Accelerometer |
Software
| Specification | 30E | 405 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 12 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 30E | 405 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | 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 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| 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 Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| 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, Virtual Proximity Sensing, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | 30E | 405 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | 30E | 405 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 6127A, 6127l | T506D |
