TCL 30
2022Support ended
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Pros and Cons
Strengths and weaknesses at a glance.
Why choose
- Very affordable price
- Large 5000mAh battery
- Good 50MP main camera
- Dedicated memory card slot
- NFC presence
- Headphone jack
What to consider
- Weak performance
- Low screen resolution
- Slow charging
- No 5G
- Software support has ended
Detailed Technical Info
Hardware and features in detail.
- Screen size
- 6.52 inches
- Resolution
- 720 x 1600 pixels (HD+)
- Display type
- IPS LCD, NXTVISION
- Refresh rate
- 60Hz
- Max brightness
- 450 nits
- Screen protection
- Scratch-resistant glass
Display
- Screen size
- 6.52 inches
- Resolution
- 720 x 1600 pixels (HD+)
- Display type
- IPS LCD, NXTVISION
- Refresh rate
- 60Hz
- Max brightness
- 450 nits
- Screen protection
- Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
- Processor
- MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm)
- CPU cores
- 8-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
- GPU
- PowerVR GE8320
- RAM
- 4GB LPDDR4X
- AnTuTu score
- 105000 (v9)
Camera
- Main camera
- 50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF
- Ultra-wide
- Not available
- Telephoto
- Not available
- Front camera
- 8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
- Video
- 1080p@30fps
Battery
- Capacity
- 5000 mAh
- Charging speed
- 15W wired
- Wireless charging
- No
- Battery life
- Up to 2 days of typical use
Connectivity
- 5G
- No
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n)
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- NFC
- Yes
- USB
- USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Body & Dimensions
- Dimensions
- 165.2 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm
- Weight
- 190 grams
- Materials
- Plastic frame and back
- Water resistance
- None
Condition Classes
All devices are fully tested and working.
Good (B)
from 70,8 €
May have a few micro-scratches on the body. Screen is clean. Battery 85-90%.
Acceptable (C)
from 65,8 €
Clearly visible signs of use. Best price.
Model characteristics
Common issues that may occur with TCL 30.
System slowness
ModerateWeak Helio G25 processor and eMMC type memory.
Unintended screen touches
MinorStatic electricity on the screen panel or a software bug.
GPS inaccuracy
MinorWeak GPS antenna signal processing.
Camera app crash
ModerateLack of RAM during image processing.
Repairs and Parts6/10 Manufacturer data / GreenFox estimate
Battery Replacement
The back cover is glued, but the battery is accessible after opening.
Screen Replacement
Screen replacement requires removing most components.
Charging Port Repair
The charging port is on a separate daughterboard, which is easily replaceable.
Spare parts are widely available and affordable due to the device's simple construction.
Environmental Impact
Buying a used device saves valuable resources.
CO₂ Saved
42 kg CO2e
Water Saved
9500 liters
E-Waste Avoided
190 grams
Reused
95%
Recycled
5%
Methodology: Fraunhofer Institute / GreenFox calculation model (2026)
Who Is This For?
This device is especially well-suited for these users.
Elderly user
A person who primarily needs a phone for calls, using WhatsApp, and viewing photos of grandchildren.
- Large screen
- Long battery life
- Simple user interface
Work phone seeker
Needs a second device solely for receiving calls or running a delivery service app.
- Affordable price
- Durable plastic casing
- Good battery
Child's first phone
A suitable device for a school child to be reachable, without worrying about breaking an expensive device.
- Inexpensive to replace
- Sufficient for social media
- Robust build
Network Compatibility
Supported frequencies and carriers.
FinlandYour country
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
The device does not support 5G networks. VoLTE support depends on operator settings.
Comparisons With Other Models
How this model differs from the competition.
The TCL 40 SE offers a larger 90Hz screen and faster charging, but the 30 SE is still sufficient for basic tasks.
| Feature | TCL 30 | TCL 40 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
| Screen size | 6.52" | 6.75" |
| Charging speed | 15W | 18W |
The TCL 30 SE has a significantly better 50MP main camera compared to Samsung's 13MP sensor, offering better photo quality in this price range.
| Feature | TCL 30 | Galaxy A03s |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP |
| Software support | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| NFC | Yes | Region dependent |
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