TCL 20E vs TCL 30 SE
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
TCL 20E
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TCL 30 SE
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
TCL 30 SE
Faster charging
TCL 30 SE
Higher-resolution camera
TCL 30 SE
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Even
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | TCL 20E | TCL 30 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.52 | 6.52 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1600 | 1600 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| Peak Brightness | — | 450 |
| PPI | 269 | 269 |
| Screen-to-body | 82 | 82.3 |
Platform
| Spec | TCL 20E | TCL 30 SE |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Chipset Name | Helio P22 | Helio G25 |
| Process (nm) | 12 | 12 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 |
Memory
| Spec | TCL 20E | TCL 30 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | TCL 20E | TCL 30 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| Wide | 13 MP, f/2.2, 27mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.9, 28mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | TCL 20E | TCL 30 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 8 MP, f/2, 26mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | TCL 20E | TCL 30 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4000 | 5000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 10 | 15 |
Body
| Spec | TCL 20E | TCL 30 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 165.6 | 165.2 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.8 | 8.9 |
| Weight (g) | 190 | 190 |
| Width (mm) | 75.6 | 75.5 |
Launch
| Spec | TCL 20E | TCL 30 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, October 12 | 2022, February 27 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, October 12 | Available. Released 2022, April 20 |
Network
| Spec | TCL 20E | TCL 30 SE |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 - EMEA/APAC |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - EMEA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | TCL 20E | TCL 30 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5 |
| NFC | No | Yes (6165H/6165H1 only) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | Unspecified | Unspecified |
| USB Type | — | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | TCL 20E | TCL 30 SE |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | TCL 20E | TCL 30 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both TCL 20E and TCL 30 SE are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
TCL 30 SE packs a 5000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
TCL 30 SE reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 50 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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