In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G and TCL 30SE. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G | TCL 30SE |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | SM-F916B | 6165H | |
| Form Factor | Folder - touch screen, dual screen | Touch | |
| Height | 159.2 mm | 165.2 mm | TCL 30SE has greater height than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Width | 68 mm | 75.5 mm | TCL 30SE has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Depth | 16.8 mm | 8.9 mm | TCL 30SE is narrower than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Weight | 282 g | 190 g | TCL 30SE is lighter than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Dimensions Details | Folded - 68 mm x 16.8 mm x 159.2 mm Unfolded - 128.2 mm x 6.9 mm x 159.2 mm |
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| Body Colour | Thom Browne Gray | Mystic black, metallic blue hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic blue hinge | Mystic black, metallic gold hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic gold hinge | Mystic black, metallic red hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic red hinge | Mystic black, metallic silver hinge | Mystic bronze, metallic silver hinge | Mystic black | Mystic bronze | Space grey | |
| Body Material | Gorilla glass 6 | Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 0.291 W/kg (head, LTE), 0.859 W/kg (head, 5G), 1.453 W/kg (body) | 1.3 W/kg (body), 1.126 W/kg (head), 3.173 W/kg (limb) | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G | TCL 30SE |
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| Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | Infinity Flex Dynamic AMOLED 2X | IPS | |
| Foldable Display | Yes | - | |
| Display Design | Inward folding | - | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 7.6" | 6.52" | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has larger screen size than TCL 30SE. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2208 x 1768 pixels | 1600 x 720 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has better screen resolution than TCL 30SE. |
| Display Format | QXGA+ | HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 373 ppi | 269 ppi | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has better pixel density than TCL 30SE. |
| Aspect Ratio | 22.5:18 | 20:9 | |
| Max Brightness | - | 450 cd/m² | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| Contrast Ratio | - | 1000:1 | |
| HDR | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has HDR. |
| HDR Technology | HDR10+ | - | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | - | Eye comfort mode | |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | - | |
| Display Features | Flex screen | 2.5D Glass, Reading mode, Dark mode, TCL NXTVISION, 70% NTSC, Mini-Notch display | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Samsung Ultra Thin Glass, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) | Fingerprint-resistant coating |
| SECOND DISPLAY |
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| Second Display Type | OLED display - colour | - | |
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| Second Display Screen Size | 6.2" | - | |
| Second Display Resolution | 2260 x 816 pixels | - | |
| Second Display Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - |
| UNFOLDED DISPLAY |
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| Unfolded Display Screen Size | 7.6 in | - | |
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| Unfolded Display Resolution | 2208 x 1768 pixels | - |
| PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G | TCL 30SE |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | - | MediaTek Helio G25 | |
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| Processor Number | - | MT6762V/CB | |
| Clock Speed | 3.09 GHz | 2 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has higher clock speed than TCL 30SE. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | - | IMG GE8320 |
| MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G | TCL 30SE |
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| RAM | 12 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has more RAM than TCL 30SE. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 256 GB | 64 GB | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has more internal memory than TCL 30SE. |
| User Memory | 220.6 GB | 44.97 GB | |
| Memory Interface | UFS 3.1 | - | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 512 GB |
| CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G | TCL 30SE |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 3 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 50 Megapixel | TCL 30SE has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/2.76" | |
| Lens Type | Ultra wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.2 | F/1.85 | TCL 30SE has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Lens Construction | - | 5-element | |
| Field of View (FoV) | 123 degree(s) | 74.4 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has larger lens field of view than TCL 30SE. |
| Pixel Size | 1.12 μm | 0.64 μm | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has larger camera pixel size than TCL 30SE. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | - | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Optical Zoom | 2x | - | |
| Digital Zoom | 10x | - | |
| Self-Timer Delay | Yes | - | |
| Special Effects | HDR, Grid Line, Motion photos | HDR, Bokeh effect | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, selfie mode, HYPERLAPSE, Live Focus mode, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Live focus video, Night, Mountain, Single Take, Pro Video, NIGHT HYPERLAPSE | Panorama, Pro mode, SteadyShot, Gesture Shot, portrait mode, AI portrait mode, Filter mode, Macro mode, Stop-Motion Video Mode, High-Pixel Mode, Light Trace | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | Face detection | Both phones have face detection. |
| Light Source | High CRI LED flash | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Lens smudge, Full view, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady, Zoom-In Mic, AR Doodle, Microphone Control, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding), Dual preview, Auto framing, Flex mode, Capture View mode | Dual Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), AI scene detection, AI Triple camera, ISOCELL 2.0 optimisation, 4-in-1 big-pixel to 1.28 μm |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 2 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has better second camera resolution than TCL 30SE. |
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| Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/5" | |
| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/1.8 | F/2.4 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has better second camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Lens Element Qty (2nd Camera) | - | 3-element | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | 83 degree(s) | 86.6 degree(s) | TCL 30SE has larger second camera lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1.8 μm | 1.65 μm | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has larger second camera pixel size than TCL 30SE. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has optical stabilisation of the second camera. |
| Camera Functions (2nd Camera) | - | Depth camera | |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | Super Speed Dual Pixel AF | - |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 2 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has higher resolution third camera than TCL 30SE. |
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| Sensor Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1/5" | |
| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | Telephoto lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.4 | Both phones have the same lens aperture of the third camera. |
| Lens Element Qty (3rd Camera) | - | 3-element | |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | 45 degree(s) | 88.8 degree(s) | TCL 30SE has larger third camera lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | 1 μm | 1.75 μm | TCL 30SE has larger third camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has optical stabilisation of the third camera. |
| Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Macro camera | |
| Camera Features (3rd Camera) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) | - |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 2 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 10 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has better front camera resolution than TCL 30SE. |
| Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/4" | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.0 | TCL 30SE has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Lens Element Qty (Front) | - | 4-element | |
| Field of View (Front) | 80 degree(s) | 80.6 degree(s) | TCL 30SE has larger front lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
| Pixel Size (Front) | 1.22 μm | 1.12 μm | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has larger front camera pixel size than TCL 30SE. |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Focus free | |
| Special Effects (Front) | HDR, Grid Line | HDR, Face Beautification | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | - | Portrait mode | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face tracking | TCL 30SE has face detection. |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps |
| SECOND FRONT CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Front) | 10 Megapixel | - | |
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| Lens Aperture (2nd Front) | F/2.2 | - | |
| Field of View (2nd Front) | 80 degree(s) | - | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Front) | 1.22 μm | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G | TCL 30SE |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | TCL 30SE has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Samsung Super Fast Charging | - | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has fast charging technology. |
| Recharge Time (Charging Time) | - | 3.7 hour(s) | |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | WPC, PMA, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShare | - | |
| Talk Time | 1860 minutes | - | |
| Run Time Details | Active online usage (LTE): up to 11 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 11 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 18 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 83 hrs Talk (4G): up to 1860 min |
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| CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G | TCL 30SE |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 5G | 4G | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 12 | |
| User Interface | - | TCL UI 4.0 | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Bixby | - | |
| Payment Technology | Samsung Pay | - | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G | TCL 30SE |
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| Data Transmission | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, LAA, 5G NR FR1 | GPRS, EDGE, HSPA+, LTE, VoLTE, VoWiFi | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
| 5G NR Band | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n41, n77, n78, n40 | - | |
| 5G NR Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | - | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Ultra-Wideband (UWB) | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G has UWB wireless technology. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G | TCL 30SE |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, APE (Monkey's Audio), AWB, Vorbis | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | MPEG-4, H.263, HEVC, VP8, VP9, H.265, H.264 AVC | |
| Sound Enhancements | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound | - |
| FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G | TCL 30SE |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | - | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, digital compass, light sensor | |
| Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side) | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | |
| Security Technology | - | Face Key | |
| Additional Phone Features | Multitasking, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, dual battery, Flex mode, Multi Active Window, Bluetooth Scalable Codec, Hinge CAM technology, App Pair, Split Screen Capture | HD Voice, Power Saving Mode, Fast Charging, Floating Bar, dual microphones with noise cancellation, Google Lens, HyperEngine technology, Smart Manager, intelligent charging mode |
| OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G | TCL 30SE |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, protective case, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | VDE, SGS Eye Care Display Certification | - |
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