TCL 30 4G Specifications and Price

TCL has unveiled three smartphones that are quite similar to each other and more like variations on a theme than completely separate models – TCL 30, 30+ and 30 5G.

TCL 30 unveiled

The TCL 30 is almost the same phone as the plus, it’s just a slightly more affordable version. There are only a few differences, starting with the storage – it’s 64 GB (you can still expand it via microSD).

The TCL 30 is also powered the Helio G37, a 12 nm chipset with eight Cortex-A53 cores and a PowerVR GE8320 GPU.

Also, the front-facing camera has a smaller 8 MP sensor (1/4”, pixel size still at 1.12 µm) with a narrower FoV of 78°.

TCL 30 is a Google Android Enterprise Recommended certified device.

Finally, the phone ships with a 10W charger in the box, not 18W. The 5,010 mAh battery still supports 18W charging, but you have to supply a more powerful adapter yourself.

TCL 30 Specifications

Network Properties

• 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM)
• 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
• 4G bands: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
• Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Launch

• Announced: 2022, February 27
• Status: Exp. release 2022, March

Design

• Dimensions: 164.5 x 75.2 x 7.7 mm (6.48 x 2.96 x 0.30 in)
• Weight: 184 g (6.49 oz)
• Build: Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
• Colors: Tech Black, Muse Blue
• SIM: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

Display

• Type: AMOLED, 650 nits (typ), 900 nits (peak)
• Size: 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~87.6% screen-to-body ratio)
• Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)

Operating System

• Android 12, TCL UI 4.0

Hardware

• Chipset: Mediatek MT6765V/CB Helio G37 (12 nm)
• CPU: Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
• GPU: PowerVR GE8320
• Storage: 64GB 4GB RAM
• Memory Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
• eMMC 5.1

Cameras

• Main Camera: Triple
  • 50 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/2.76″, 0.64µm, PDAF
  • 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
  • 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
• Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
• Video: 1080p@30fps
• Selfie Camera: Single – 8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4″, 1.12µm
• Features: HDR
• Video: 1080p@30fps

Multimedia

• Radio:
• Loudspeaker: Yes, with dual speakers
• Audio 3.5mm jack: Yes

Connectivity

• WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LE
• GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
• NFC: Yes
• USB: USB Type-C 2.0

Features

• Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Battery

• Battery Type and Capacity: Li-Po 5010 mAh, non-removable
• Charging: Fast charging 18W

Models: T676H

TCL 30 Price and Availability

The TCL 30 also launches in Europe now at a price of €180, €20 less than the Plus model. Expect to see it in other regions soon.