TCL 30
2022Support endedPrice from
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Pros and Cons
Strengths and weaknesses at a glance.
Why choose
- Excellent AMOLED screen
- Durable battery
- Slim and lightweight design
- Stereo speakers
- Dedicated memory card slot
- NFC support
What to consider
- Weak performance
- Slow charging
- No ultrawide lens
- Limited software support
- Plastic casing
Detailed Technical Info
Hardware and features in detail.
- Screen size
- 6.7 inches
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+)
- Display type
- AMOLED
- Refresh rate
- 60Hz
- Max brightness
- 900 nits (peak)
- Screen protection
- Scratch-resistant glass
Display
- Screen size
- 6.7 inches
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+)
- Display type
- AMOLED
- Refresh rate
- 60Hz
- Max brightness
- 900 nits (peak)
- Screen protection
- Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
- Processor
- MediaTek Helio G37 (12nm)
- CPU cores
- 8-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
- GPU
- PowerVR GE8320
- RAM
- 4GB LPDDR4X
- AnTuTu score
- 125000 (v9)
Camera
- Main camera
- 50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.76", PDAF
- Ultra-wide
- Not available
- Telephoto
- Not available
- Front camera
- 8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm
- Video
- 1080p@30fps
Battery
- Capacity
- 5000 mAh
- Charging speed
- 18W wired
- Wireless charging
- No
- Battery life
- Up to 18 hours of video playback
Connectivity
- 5G
- No
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n)
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- NFC
- Yes (market dependent)
- USB
- USB Type-C 2.0
Body & Dimensions
- Dimensions
- 164.5 x 75.2 x 7.7 mm
- Weight
- 184 grams
- Materials
- Plastic frame, plastic back
- Water resistance
- None
Condition Classes
All devices are fully tested and working.
Acceptable (C)
from 71 €
Clearly visible signs of use. Best price.
Model characteristics
Common issues that may occur with TCL 30.
System slowness
ModerateWeak Helio G37 processor and slow eMMC storage.
GPS inaccuracy
MinorSoftware optimisation or antenna sensitivity.
Slow charging
MinorDust in the charging port or a worn-out cable.
Camera lag
ModerateImage processing algorithms strain the processor.
Repairs and Parts6/10 Estimated based on construction
Battery Replacement
The back cover is glued, but the battery is easily accessible after opening.
Screen Replacement
Screen replacement requires removing almost all components.
Charging Port Repair
The charging port is on a separate daughterboard, which is easy to replace.
Original spare parts are harder to find than for Samsung or iPhone, but B-grade parts are available.
Environmental Impact
Buying a used device saves valuable resources.
CO₂ Saved
42 kg CO2e
Water Saved
9500 liters
E-Waste Avoided
184 grams
Reused
94%
Recycled
6%
Methodology: Fraunhofer Institute / Refurbed.com calculation model (2025)
Who Is This For?
This device is especially well-suited for these users.
Elderly user
A person who needs a large and clear screen for reading news and making calls.
- Large AMOLED screen is easy to read
- Battery lasts a long time
- Affordable price
Work phone
An ideal device for couriers or field workers who need long battery life and basic applications.
- Durable battery
- Lightweight
- Affordable replacement cost
Content consumer
A user who watches a lot of YouTube or Netflix but doesn't want to spend a lot of money.
- FHD+ AMOLED screen
- Stereo speakers
- 3.5mm headphone jack
Network Compatibility
Supported frequencies and carriers.
🇪🇪EstoniaYour country
🇫🇮Finland
🇱🇻Latvia
🇱🇹Lithuania
The device does not support 5G networks. VoWiFi support is limited and depends on operator settings.
Comparisons With Other Models
How this model differs from the competition.
The TCL 40 SE offers a faster screen refresh rate (90Hz), but the TCL 30's AMOLED screen is still superior in terms of colour.
| Feature | TCL 30 | TCL 40 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Display type | AMOLED | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
| Storage | 64/128GB | 128/256GB |
Samsung offers longer software support, but the TCL 30 wins with its screen quality and slimmer design.
| Feature | TCL 30 | Galaxy A13 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | AMOLED | PLS LCD |
| Software support | Ended | Active |
| Charging | 18W | 15W |
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