Blackview A85
#2307
TCL 40 SE
#2382Category Breakdown
Blackview A85
TCL 40 SE
Performance
64.864.8
Camera
45.044.3
Display
75.575.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
61.261.0
Summary
- The Blackview A85 features a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, while the TCL 40 SE has a glass front and plastic frame and back, giving the A85 a slightly more premium feel.
- Both devices have a 90Hz IPS LCD display, but the TCL 40 SE is larger at 6.75 inches and offers higher brightness at 450 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Blackview A85 is powered by the Unisoc T606 chipset, while the TCL 40 SE utilizes the Mediatek Helio G37, with the A85 having a higher RAM option at 8GB compared to the TCL's maximum of 6GB.
- Both phones have a 50 MP rear camera, but the TCL 40 SE includes additional macro and depth sensors, enhancing its versatility.
- The TCL 40 SE also boasts a larger 5010 mAh battery compared to the A85's 4480 mAh, providing potentially longer usage.
- Software-wise, the Blackview A85 runs on Android 12 with Doke OS 3.0, while the TCL 40 SE operates on Android 13 with TCL UI 5.0, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Blackview A85
TCL 40 SE
General
Release Date
2022, November 22
2023, January 05
Announced
2022, November 22
2023, January 05
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.75"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~272 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6765 Helio G37 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G57 MP1
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF8 MP, 120˚ (ultrawide)
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4480 mAh
5010 mAh
Battery Details
4480 mAh
Li-Po 5010 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.3 x 76.1 x 8.7 mm (6.47 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
167.9 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm (6.61 x 3.01 x 0.33 in)
Weight
193 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, Sky
Dark grey, Twilight purple
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/75 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Yes
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Yes, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 12, Doke OS 3.0
Android 13, TCL UI 5.0
OS Version
Android 12, Doke OS 3.0
Android 13, TCL UI 5.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes