The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 30E | Y21 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.6 | 2.9 |
| Camera | 3.6 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 5.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 30E, if you care about…
- OS Version
- 12
- against 11
vivo Y21, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 111,000
- against 102,000
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Weight
- 182 g
- against 190 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 30E | Y21 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G25 | MediaTek Helio P35 |
| 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 | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 102,000 | 111,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 164 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 744 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.0 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.5 GHz. | 4x Cortex-A53 at 2.3 GHz plus 4x Cortex-A53 at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | 30E | Y21 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Blue | Blue, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 165.2 mm | 164.3 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 182 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82.3 % Best value | 81 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP65 |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | 30E | Y21 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Charger Included, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,600 |
Display
| Specification | 30E | Y21 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 450 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.52″ Best value | 6.51″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 270 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 30E | Y21 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 30E | Y21 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 30E | Y21 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 Best value | 11 |
| OS Update Support | — | 5 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 30E | Y21 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 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 B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | 4G, 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, 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 Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP |
| 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, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 30E | Y21 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE | A2DP |
Technical
| Specification | 30E | Y21 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 6127A, 6127l | — |
