TCL 30 SE
2022Support endedPrice from
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Condition
Pros and Cons
Strengths and weaknesses at a glance.
Why choose
- Durable battery
- Good main camera
- NFC presence
- Triple card slot
- NXTVISION technology
- Affordable price
What to consider
- Weak performance
- Low resolution
- Slow charging
- No 5G
- Plastic body
Detailed Technical Info
Hardware and features in detail.
- Screen size
- 6.52 inches
- Resolution
- 720 x 1600 pixels (HD+)
- Display type
- IPS LCD
- 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
- 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/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/2.76", 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 normal use
Connectivity
- 5G
- No
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n)
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- NFC
- Yes (region dependent)
- USB
- USB Type-C 2.0
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 68 €
May have some minor scratches on the body. The screen is clean. Battery capacity 85-90%.
Acceptable (C)
from 56 €
Clearly visible signs of use. Best price.
Model characteristics
Common issues that may occur with TCL 30 SE.
System slowness
ModerateWeak Helio G25 processor and eMMC 5.1 storage.
Long charging time
MinorLimited 15W charging speed and a large 5000mAh battery.
Camera lag
ModerateSoftware processing and weak processor.
WiFi connection instability
MinorLimited Wi-Fi 4 standard support.
Repairs and Parts6/10 Estimated / Manufacturer data
Battery Replacement
The battery is glued but easily accessible after removing the back panel.
Screen Replacement
Screen replacement requires removing most components.
Charging Port Repair
The charging port is located 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
11000 liters
E-Waste Avoided
190 grams
Reused
88%
Recycled
12%
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 phone primarily for making calls, sending messages, and reading news.
- Large screen
- Long battery life
- Simple user interface
Child's first phone
An affordable device for a child to be reachable and use educational apps.
- Low price
- Durable construction
- Sufficient performance for basic apps
Work phone / Backup device
Needed as a second phone or for delivery services where battery life is critical.
- Dual SIM
- Very affordable purchase price
- Reliable battery
Network Compatibility
Supported frequencies and carriers.
🇪🇪EstoniaYour country
🇫🇮Finland
🇱🇻Latvia
🇱🇹Lithuania
The device does not support 5G networks. All major European 4G frequencies are supported.
Comparisons With Other Models
How this model differs from the competition.
The TCL 40 SE offers a larger 90Hz screen and better stereo speakers, but the 30 SE remains competitive with a similar main camera and a more affordable price.
| Feature | TCL 30 SE | TCL 40 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
| Speakers | Mono | Stereo |
| Charging speed | 15W | 18W |
The TCL 30 SE is a better choice for photography thanks to its 50MP sensor (13MP on Samsung) and included NFC support, which is missing on many A03s models.
| Feature | TCL 30 SE | Galaxy A03s |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50MP | 13MP |
| NFC support | Yes | Region dependent |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
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