The verdict
Your pick: Poptel K2, ahead on Design & display, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | A30 | K2 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 5.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.7 | 1.0 |
| Camera | 1.0 | 1.3 |
| Connectivity | 3.1 | 3.4 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 3.8 |
Which one is for you?
TCL A30, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 32 GB
- against 16 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 293 ppi
- against 263 ppi
Poptel K2, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- Display Technology
- IPS LCD
- against TFT LCD
- Weight
- 150 g
- against 171 g
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Single Nano-SIM
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A30 | K2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek MT6739 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm Best value | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8100 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz Best value | 1.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB Best value | 16 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 55,600 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | 4x Cortex-A53 at 1.3 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB Best value | 2 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v8 |
Design
| Specification | A30 | K2 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black, Green |
| Body Thickness | 9.9 mm | 9.9 mm |
| Body Width | 71.1 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Body Height | 145.8 mm | 168.4 mm |
| Weight | 171 g | 150 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 75.3 % | 80 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | A30 | K2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | — | Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | A30 | K2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | TFT LCD | IPS LCD Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ | 6.53″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,560 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 293 ppi Best value | 263 ppi |
| Display Features | Asahi Glass, TFT LCD | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensor
| Specification | A30 | K2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | A30 | K2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 Best value | 10 |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | A30 | K2 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71 | 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 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 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS, A-GPS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage |
| USB Version | microUSB | — |
Audio
| Specification | A30 | K2 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | A30 | K2 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | 5102, 5102L | — |
