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TCL 30 XE 5G vs ZTE Blade A72 5G

What 30 XE 5G does better (5) and where Blade A72 5G wins (5) — every spec side by side.

TCL 30 XE 5G
TCL · 202230 XE 5G
4.9Score
5 advantages≈ $180
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ZTE Blade A72 5G
ZTE · 2022Blade A72 5G
4.9Score
5 advantages≈ $170
4.4Display4.4
3.4Camera2.7
3.0Battery2.7
5.0Features6.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

30 XE 5GBlade A72 5G
74.9 × 164.1975.5 × 1649.2
30 XE 5GBlade A72 5GDifference
Height164.1 mm164 mm+0.1 mm
Width74.9 mm75.5 mm−0.6 mm
Thickness9 mm9.2 mm−0.2 mm
Weight195 g211 g−16 g

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

Why is 30 XE 5G better than Blade A72 5G?

  1. Battery capacity4,500 mAh vs 4,000 mAh+12%
  2. Weight195 g vs 211 g+8%
  3. Selfie camera8 MP vs 5 MP+60%
  4. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 vs Wi-Fi 4+25%
  5. Thickness9 mm vs 9.2 mm+2%

Why is Blade A72 5G better than 30 XE 5G?

  1. RAM4 GB vs 6 GB+50%
  2. Storage (max)64 GB vs 128 GB2×
  3. NFCNo · 30 XE 5G: Yes
  4. Dual SIMNo · 30 XE 5G: Yes
  5. Main camera aperturef/2.2 vs f/1.8+22%
Specifications

Side by side

TCL 30 XE 5GTCL 30 XE 5G≈ $1804.9
ZTE Blade A72 5GZTE Blade A72 5G≈ $1704.9
Design
Weight195 g211 g
Thickness9 mm9.2 mm
Height164.1 mm164 mm
Width74.9 mm75.5 mm
FramePlastic—
BackPlastic—
Glass protectionDragontrail Glass—
ColoursShadow BlackBlue, Gray
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 ppi269 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Screen-to-body ratio83.5%82.9%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 700Mediatek Dimensity 700
Chip makerMediaTekMediaTek
Process7 nm7 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.2 GHz2.2 GHz
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
RAM4 GB6 GB
Storage (max)64 GB128 GB
Storage (base)64 GB64 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1—
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera13 MP13 MP
Main camera aperturef/2.2f/1.8
Main sensor size1/3.0"—
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP5 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,500 mAh4,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Ion
Wired charging18 W—
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMNoYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth5.1—
NFCNoYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGLONASS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorRearSide
BarometerYes—
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, gyro, barometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Software
OS at launchAndroid 11Android 11
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—Mifavor UI 11
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