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TCL 30 XE 5G vs Vivo Y21G

What 30 XE 5G does better (4) and where Y21G wins (4) — every spec side by side.

TCL 30 XE 5G
TCL · 202230 XE 5G
4.9Score
4 advantages≈ $180
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Vivo Y21G
Vivo · 2022Y21G
4.7Score
4 advantages≈ $180
4.4Display3.5
3.4Camera3.4
3.0Battery4.6
5.0Features3.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

30 XE 5GY21G
74.9 × 164.1976.1 × 164.38
30 XE 5GY21GDifference
Height164.1 mm164.3 mm−0.2 mm
Width74.9 mm76.1 mm−1.2 mm
Thickness9 mm8 mm+1 mm
Weight195 g182 g+13 g

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

Why is 30 XE 5G better than Y21G?

  1. Refresh rate90 Hz vs 60 Hz+50%
  2. CPU frequency2.2 GHz vs 2 GHz+10%
  3. Process7 nm vs 12 nm+71%
  4. Screen-to-body ratio83.5% vs 81.8%+2%

Why is Y21G better than 30 XE 5G?

  1. Battery capacity4,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+11%
  2. Dual SIMNo · 30 XE 5G: Yes
  3. Weight195 g vs 182 g+7%
  4. Thickness9 mm vs 8 mm+12%
Specifications

Side by side

TCL 30 XE 5GTCL 30 XE 5G≈ $1804.9
Vivo Y21GVivo Y21G≈ $1804.7
Design
Weight195 g182 g
Thickness9 mm8 mm
Height164.1 mm164.3 mm
Width74.9 mm76.1 mm
FramePlasticPlastic
BackPlasticPlastic
Glass protectionDragontrail Glass—
ColoursShadow BlackDiamond Glow, Midnight Blue
Display
Screen size6.5″6.5″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px720 px
Resolution (height)1,600 px1,600 px
Pixel density269 ppi270 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz60 Hz
Screen-to-body ratio83.5%81.8%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 700Mediatek MT6769 Helio G70
Chip makerMediaTekMediaTek
Process7 nm12 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.2 GHz2 GHz
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G52 2EEMC2
Memory
RAM4 GB4 GB
Storage (max)64 GB64 GB
Storage (base)64 GB64 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1—
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera13 MP13 MP
Main camera aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Main sensor size1/3.0"—
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-Po—
Wired charging18 W18 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYes—
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMNoYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15
NFCNoNo
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 sensorRearSide
BarometerYes—
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, gyro, barometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 11Android 11
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—Funtouch 11.1
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