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TCL 20 SE vs TCL 30 SE

What 20 SE does better (6) and where 30 SE wins (5) — every spec side by side.

TCL 20 SE
TCL · 202120 SE
5.2Score
6 advantages≈ $160
Higher score
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TCL 30 SE
TCL · 202230 SE
4.8Score
5 advantages≈ $80
3.8Display2.6
5.2Camera4.6
4.6Battery4.0
4.3Features4.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

20 SE30 SE
77.1 × 172.19.175.5 × 165.28.9
20 SE30 SEDifference
Height172.1 mm165.2 mm+6.9 mm
Width77.1 mm75.5 mm+1.6 mm
Thickness9.1 mm8.9 mm+0.2 mm
Weight206 g190 g+16 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is 20 SE better than 30 SE?

  1. Wired charging18 W vs 15 W+20%
  2. Rear cameras4 vs 14×
  3. Ultra-wide cameraYes · 30 SE: No
  4. Screen size6.8″ vs 6.5″+5%
  5. Process11 nm vs 12 nm+9%
  6. Main camera aperturef/1.8 vs f/1.9+6%

Why is 30 SE better than 20 SE?

  1. Main camera16 MP vs 50 MP3.1×
  2. CPU frequency1.8 GHz vs 2 GHz+11%
  3. Weight206 g vs 190 g+8%
  4. Pixel density263 ppi vs 269 ppi+2%
  5. Thickness9.1 mm vs 8.9 mm+2%
Specifications

Side by side

TCL 20 SETCL 20 SE≈ $1605.2
TCL 30 SETCL 30 SE≈ $804.8
Design
Weight206 g190 g
Thickness9.1 mm8.9 mm
Height172.1 mm165.2 mm
Width77.1 mm75.5 mm
Frame—Plastic
Back—Plastic
ColoursAurora Green, Nuit BlackAtlantic Blue, Space Gray, Glacial Blue
Display
Screen size6.8″6.5″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px720 px
Resolution (height)1,640 px1,600 px
Pixel density263 ppi269 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness450 nits450 nits
Screen-to-body ratio83.2%82.3%
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM4250 Snapdragon 460Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25
Chip makerQualcommMediaTek
Process11 nm12 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency1.8 GHz2 GHz
GPUAdreno 610PowerVR GE8320
Memory
RAM4 GB4 GB
Storage (max)128 GB128 GB
Storage (base)64 GB64 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.1eMMC 5.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera16 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Main sensor size1/2.0"1/2.76"
Rear cameras41
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging18 W15 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth55
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorRearRear
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compassFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 11Android 12
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—TCL UI 4.0
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