TCL 30E
2022Support endedPrice from
Condition
Pros and Cons
Strengths and weaknesses at a glance.
Why choose
- Very affordable price
- Large 5000mAh battery
- 50MP main camera
- Dedicated microSD slot
- Headphone jack
- Lightweight
What to consider
- Slow processor
- Low RAM
- Low screen resolution
- Slow charging
- No 5G
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
- Standard 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
- Standard 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
- 3GB LPDDR4X
- AnTuTu score
- 105000 (v9)
Camera
- Main camera
- 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", PDAF
- Ultra-wide
- Not available
- Telephoto
- Not available
- Front camera
- 5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/5"
- Video
- 1080p@30fps
Battery
- Capacity
- 5000 mAh
- Charging speed
- 10W wired
- Wireless charging
- No
- Battery life
- Up to 2 days of normal use
Connectivity
- 5G
- No
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- NFC
- No (region dependent, mostly absent)
- 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.
Acceptable (C)
from 52 €
Clearly visible signs of use. Best price.
Model characteristics
Common issues that may occur with TCL 30E.
Slow performance
ModerateWeak Helio G25 processor and limited 3GB RAM.
Very slow charging
MinorSupports only 10W charging.
Screen ghosting
MinorLow-quality LCD panel.
Software freezing
ModerateSoftware conflicts in an outdated system.
Repairs and Parts6/10 TCL Internal / Independent Repair Shops
Battery Replacement
The back cover is plastic and clipped, but the battery is strongly glued.
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.
Due to the device's simplicity, spare parts are affordable and widely available.
Environmental Impact
Buying a used device saves valuable resources.
CO₂ Saved
32 kg CO2e
Water Saved
8500 liters
E-Waste Avoided
190 grams
Reused
95%
Recycled
5%
Methodology: Fraunhofer Institute / Refurbed.com calculation model (2025)
Who Is This For?
This device is especially well-suited for these users.
First phone for a child
An ideal choice for a primary school child to stay in touch with parents.
- Affordable price in case of loss or damage
- Durable battery
- Sufficient for basic applications
Work phone for calls
Perfect as a backup phone or for work where you only need to make calls and read emails.
- Long battery life
- Dual SIM support
- Affordability
Elderly user
A good choice for seniors who need a simple smartphone with large buttons and a good battery.
- Large screen
- Simple TCL user interface
- Affordable one-time cost
Network Compatibility
Supported frequencies and carriers.
🇪🇪EstoniaYour country
🇫🇮Finland
🇱🇻Latvia
🇱🇹Lithuania
The device does not support 5G networks. Ideal for areas with good 4G coverage.
Comparisons With Other Models
How this model differs from the competition.
The TCL 40E offers a slightly better screen and newer software, but the 30E remains competitive in battery life.
| Feature | TCL 30E | TCL 40E |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 60Hz LCD | 90Hz LCD |
| Software | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| Camera | 50MP | 50MP |
The TCL 30E has a noticeably better 50MP main camera compared to the Redmi 10A's 13MP sensor.
| Feature | TCL 30E | Redmi 10A |
|---|---|---|
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 13 MP |
| Charging | USB-C | Micro-USB |
| Processor | Helio G25 | Helio G25 |
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