The verdict
Your pick: TCL 30E, ahead on Camera.
| Category | 30E | 406S |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.6 | 2.7 |
| Camera | 3.6 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 406S, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- OS Version
- 13
- against 12
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 30E | 406S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 102,000 | 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. | 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | 30E | 406S |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Blue | Grey, Purple |
| 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 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
Battery
| Specification | 30E | 406S |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | 30E | 406S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1,612 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi Best value | 267 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | 30E | 406S |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | 30E | 406S |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 30E | 406S |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | — |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 13 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 30E | 406S |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | 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 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 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 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 | — |
| 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 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, EDR, LE |
| 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 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
Audio
| Specification | 30E | 406S |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE | A2DP, EDR, LE |
Technical
| Specification | 30E | 406S |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 6127A, 6127l | — |
