Overall Score
50.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#2233)50.6
Performance(#2315)78.7
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#2710)74.2
Battery(#1527)33.7
Build(#2217)65.8
Connectivity(#1358)75.9
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring TCL 40R
Short Review
- The TCL 40R features a sleek design with dimensions of 164.5 x 75.4 x 9 mm and a weight of 192g, utilizing a glass front and plastic frame and back.
- Its 6.6-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels with a 90Hz refresh rate, providing smooth visuals at 400 nits brightness.
- Powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset, it includes an octa-core CPU and Mali-G57 GPU, ensuring decent performance for everyday tasks.
- The camera system comprises a 50 MP wide lens, a 2 MP macro lens, and a 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording video at 1080p@30fps, while the 8 MP front camera handles selfies.
- The 5000 mAh battery supports 15W charging, providing substantial usage time without wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 12 with TCL UI 4.0, the software experience is user-friendly, though it lacks stereo speakers.
- Connectivity options include 5G support, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.1, and NFC.
- The device is available in Stardust Purple and Starlight Black colors.
- Overall, the TCL 40R combines solid specifications with practical features for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2022, October 26
Announced2022, October 26
DescriptionAlso known as TCL 40 R 5G
Display
Size6.6"
TypeIPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate90Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC2
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details15W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions164.5 x 75.4 x 9 mm (6.48 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
Weight192 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic frame, plastic back
ColorsStardust Purple, Starlight Black
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 12, TCL UI 4.0
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass