Both handsets come featuring AMOLED display technology and support for next-gen networking. But these two smartphones are hardly the same gadget.
What sets the TCL 30 XE 5G and TCL 30 V 5G apart at CES 2022?
One of the biggest differentiators between the TCL 30 XE 5G and TCL 30 V 5G is network compatibility. The latter handset, as might be betrayed by its branding, will be a Verizon exclusive. The TCL 30 XE 5G, conversely, will be available at T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile. But those are hardly the only things that set these handsets apart from one another. In fact, these two 30 series smartphones from TCL really couldn’t be much more different. And it’s difficult to say whether or if either phone will be more powerful. The Verizon-bound TCL 30 V 5G is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 480 5G chipset. That’s backed by 4GB RAM and 128GB of storage. With storage expandable up to 1TB via microSD card. That’s as compared to the TCL 30 XE 5G’s MediaTek-built Dimensity 700 chipset, at 2.2GHz across an octa-core arrangement. Backed by 4GB RAM, 64GB of storage, and expandable up to 512GB via microSD card. Additionally, the TCL 30 V 5G is the larger of the two handsets, with a Gorilla Glass 3, 1080 x 2400 FHD+ resolution panel coming in at 6.67-inches. That’s as compared to the TCL 30 XE 5G’s 6.52 V-notch panel. With a resolution of 1600 x 720 HD+ but with a higher refresh rate at 90Hz. While the TCL 30 V 5G has a refresh rate of just 60Hz. And, of course, the TCL 30 XE 5G is coated in DragnonTrail 3 glass rather than Gorilla Glass.
Specs
Now, an even better idea of just how different these two devices are can be seen in the specs. From the cameras to the fact that the TCL 30 XE 5G seems to be more weighted for consistent mobile gaming. While the TCL 30 V 5G appears to be more camera and performance-weighted. Specifically, via the TCL 30 XE 5G’s 120Hz touch refresh rate — compared to the TCL 30 V 5G, which doesn’t have a touch rate listed. And with the latter gadget packing a 50-megapixel-led tri-shooter with a 16-megapixel snapper at the front. Compared to its counterpart’s 8-megapixel selfie shooter and 13-megapixel-led camera array. For those who might be looking for all of the specifications available though, those are included below, as supplied by TCL.
Pricing and availability
In terms of pricing, TCL hasn’t provided any details at all. Instead, the company says that information will be put forward in the “coming weeks.” Google – Assistant, Gmail, Calendar, Chrome, Search, Drive, Duo, Maps, Google Pay, Play Movies and TV, Play Store, YT Music, Photos, YouTube, Home Availability, on the other hand — at least in the US — comes down to the exact device purchased. As noted above, the company is bringing the TCL 30 XE 5G to T-Mobile and its Metro by T-Mobile. TCL 30 V 5G is coming to Verizon. Similar to pricing, however, neither has an exact arrival date. Finally, TCL has hinted that further TCL 30 series gadgets are incoming outside of CES 2022 too. Namely, that’s the TCL 30 5G, which it says will be shown off at MWC 2022 in Barcelona. Or, at the very least, in conjunction with the event. With that event presently slated to take place next month.
