TCL 30 LE vs TCL 30 SE
A spec-by-spec comparison of the TCL 30 LE and the TCL 30 SE, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| TCL 30 LE | TCL 30 SE |
|---|
| Price | $68 | $43 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 15W |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.1 in | 6.52 in |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 172 g | 190 g |
| Released | Jul 2022 | Apr 2022 |
Summary: TCL 30 LE is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). TCL 30 SE is ahead on battery, ram (max), screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? TCL 30 SE is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| TCL 30 LE | TCL 30 SE |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.52 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1560 pixels, HD+ | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Protection | Not specified | Not specified |
| Features | NXTVISION for enhanced visuals and improved eye comfort | 20:9 aspect ratio, ~269 ppi density, 60Hz refresh rate, 400 nits (typ) |
Platform
| TCL 30 LE | TCL 30 SE |
|---|
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, TCL UI 4.0 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio A22 (MT6761) | MediaTek Helio G25 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
Memory
| TCL 30 LE | TCL 30 SE |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 512GB | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 512GB) |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| TCL 30 LE | TCL 30 SE |
|---|
| Single | 13 MP, (wide), 1.12µm, AF | — |
| Features | LED flash, Google Lens | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | Not specified | 1080p@30fps |
| Triple | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF
2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
Selfie Camera
| TCL 30 LE | TCL 30 SE |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Features | Face beauty functionality | HDR, Face beauty |
| Video | Not specified | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| TCL 30 LE | TCL 30 SE |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 3000 mAh | — |
| Charging | Not specified | 15W wired |
| Usage | Up to 24 hours of usage time or 19 days of stand-by time | — |
Body
| TCL 30 LE | TCL 30 SE |
|---|
| Dimensions | 156.2 x 73.8 x 9.4 mm (6.15 x 2.91 x 0.37 in) | 165.2 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 172 g (6.07 oz) | 190 g |
| Materials | Not specified | — |
| Build | — | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| TCL 30 LE | TCL 30 SE |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | No | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | Not specified | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
Launch
| TCL 30 LE | TCL 30 SE |
|---|
| Announced | 2022, July 06 | 2022, February |
| Status | Released 2022, July | Available. Released 2022, April 20 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, TCL 30 LE or TCL 30 SE?
TCL 30 SE — 3,000 mAh for the TCL 30 LE versus 5,000 mAh for the TCL 30 SE.
Which has more RAM, TCL 30 LE or TCL 30 SE?
TCL 30 SE — 3 GB for the TCL 30 LE versus 4 GB for the TCL 30 SE.
Which is lighter, TCL 30 LE or TCL 30 SE?
TCL 30 LE — 172 g for the TCL 30 LE versus 190 g for the TCL 30 SE.
Which is newer, TCL 30 LE or TCL 30 SE?
TCL 30 LE — Jul 2022 for the TCL 30 LE versus Apr 2022 for the TCL 30 SE.
Is the TCL 30 LE or the TCL 30 SE rated higher?
We rate the TCL 30 LE 6/10 and the TCL 30 SE 6/10.
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