Category Breakdown
Blackview A85
TCL 40 SE
Performance
75.577.4
Camera
19.128.4
Display
73.072.3
Battery
30.235.8
Build
79.465.8
Connectivity
65.666.6
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
49.857.5
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
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, (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)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, Blue, Sky
Dark grey, Twilight purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, Doke OS 3.0
Android 13, TCL UI 5.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

