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| Phone | TCL A30 / A3 | Samsung Galaxy S8 | Samsung UpStage M620 | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
| Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | Verizon |
| Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released |
| Specifications | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display Size |
5.5" diag. 18 : 9 |
5.8" diag. 18.5 : 9 |
2.1" diag. 4 : 3 |
6.2" diag. 20 : 9 |
| Display Resolution & Type |
720 x 1440 pixels (~293 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
1440 x 2960 pixels (~568 ppi) AMOLED |
176 x 220 pixels (~134 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
1080 x 2400 pixels (~424 ppi) AMOLED |
| Display Refresh | ? | 60 Hz | ? | 120 Hz |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh | 620 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Processor | 2 GHz MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762V) | 2.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) | ? | 2.8 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| RAM | 3 GB | 4 GB | ? | 8 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB | 64 GB | ? raw hardware | 128 GB * |
| Main Camera | 8 megapixel | 12 megapixel | 1 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Wide Camera | - | - | - | 12 megapixel |
| Tele Camera | - | - | - | 64 megapixel |
| Video Capture | 1080p HD | 4K UHD | ? | 8K |
| Front Camera | 5 megapixel | 8 megapixel | - | 10 megapixel |
| Weight |
6.03 oz (171g) |
5.47 oz (155g) |
2.57 oz (73g) |
6.03 oz (171g) |
| Dimensions |
5.74" x 2.8" x 0.39" (146 x 71 x 9.9 mm) |
5.86" x 2.68" x 0.31" (149 x 68 x 8 mm) |
4.07" x 1.73" x 0.37" (103 x 44 x 9.4 mm) |
5.97" x 2.8" x 0.31" (152 x 71 x 7.9 mm) |
| Form Factor | Slab | Slab | Slab | Slab |
| Platform / OS | Android | Android | (proprietary) | Android |
| Network Bands |
4G LTE: 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 25, 26, 41, 66, 71 WCDMA: 2, 4, 5 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 40, 41, 66 WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 CDMA: 800, 850, 1900 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
5G: 2, 5, 12, 25, 30, 41, 66, 71, 77-C, 260, 261 4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 WCDMA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 CDMA: 800, 850, 1900 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| Data Technology | LTE (Cat 4) | LTE (Cat 16) | EVDO r0 | NR (5G) |
| Features | ||||
| Barometer | - | - | - | Yes |
| Fingerprint Reader | - |
Yes stand-alone |
- |
Yes in-display (ultrasonic) |
| Flashlight | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
| VR-ready | - | Yes | - | - |
| Water-Resistant |
Yes IPX2 (drip) |
Yes IPX8 (SCUBA) |
- |
Yes IPX8 (SCUBA) |
| Accessibility | ||||
| Adjustable Text Size | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Hearing Aid Compatible |
Yes M3, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M4, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M4 (very compatible) |
Yes M3, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
| Multiple Languages | n/a | n/a | - | n/a |
| TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Alerts | ||||
| Extra Display | - | - | Yes | - |
| Connectivity | ||||
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MirrorLink | - | Yes | - | - |
| NFC | - | Yes | - | Yes |
| USB |
Yes Micro-USB |
Yes USB Type C |
Yes |
Yes USB Type C |
| Wi-Fi |
Yes 4 (802.11 b,g,n) |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
- |
Yes 6 (802.11 a,ac,ax,b,g,n) |
| Contacts | ||||
| Picture ID | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Ringer ID | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Voice Dialing | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Customization | ||||
| Custom Graphics | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Custom Ringtones | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Real-Music Ringers | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Data & Network | ||||
| External Antenna Jack | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| WAP / Web Browser | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Input | ||||
| Predictive Text Entry | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Side Keys | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Touch Screen |
Yes Capacitive |
Yes Capacitive |
- |
Yes Capacitive |
| Memory | ||||
| Memory Card Slot | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Messaging | ||||
| Instant Messaging | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| MMS | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Text Messaging Templates | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Music | ||||
| Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Music Player | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Stereo Speakers | - | - | - | Yes |
| Photo & Video | ||||
| TV Output | - | - | - | Yes |
| Power | ||||
| Fast Charging | - | Yes | - | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes | - | Yes |
| Productivity | ||||
| Alarm | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Calculator | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Calendar | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| To-Do List | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Voice Memo | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Software | ||||
| Games | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Java (J2ME) | n/a | n/a | Yes | n/a |
| Voice | ||||
| HD Voice | Yes | Yes | - | Yes |
| Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TCL A30 / A3 | Samsung Galaxy S8 | Samsung UpStage M620 | Samsung Galaxy S21 | |
NOTE: Differences are highlighted with bold / black text for visual clarity only.
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| Phone | TCL A30 / A3 | Samsung Galaxy S8 | Samsung UpStage M620 | Samsung Galaxy S21 |
