The verdict
Your pick: TCL 40R, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | 40R | 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 7.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.4 | 2.9 |
| Camera | 4.1 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 5.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 40R, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G
- against GSM, HSPA, LTE
TCL 30, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Peak Display Brightness
- 900 nits
- against 400 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 393 ppi
- against 267 ppi
- Weight
- 184 g
- against 192 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 40R | 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Helio G37 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 376,300 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with four 2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | 40R | 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Purple, Black | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 7.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.4 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Body Height | 164.5 mm | 164.5 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 184 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.4 % | 87.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 40R | 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,010 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | 40R | 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 400 nits | 900 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 267 ppi | 393 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Frameless | AMOLED |
Sensors
| Specification | 40R | 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 40R | 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 40R | 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 12 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 40R | 30 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | 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 B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 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, UMTS, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,770 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 1,250 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | 40R | 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Dolby Atmos, EDR, HID, Hi-Res Audio | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | 40R | 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | T771K, T771K1, T771H, T771A | T676H |
