The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 30E | Y21a |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Camera | 3.6 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 5.1 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 6.0 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 30E, if you care about…
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- against LPDDR3
- OS Version
- 12
- against 11
vivo Y21a, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Weight
- 182 g
- against 190 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging
- against Fast Charging, Charger Included, Non-Removable
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 30E | Y21a |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G25 | MediaTek Helio P22 |
| 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 | 2.35 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 102,000 | 90,180 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 233 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 723 |
| 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 Cortex-A53 CPU with source-reported regional clock variants. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X Best value | LPDDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | 30E | Y21a |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Blue | Blue, White |
| 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 | 81.8 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 30E | Y21a |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging Best value |
Display
| Specification | 30E | Y21a |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Sensors
| Specification | 30E | Y21a |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 30E | Y21a |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 30E | Y21a |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 Best value | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 30E | Y21a |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, 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 | 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, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 30E | Y21a |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE | Bluetooth, A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 30E | Y21a |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 6127A, 6127l | — |
