Infinix Hot 40
#2143
TCL 50 SE
#2149Category Breakdown
Infinix Hot 40
TCL 50 SE
Performance
64.864.8
Camera
44.344.3
Display
75.575.5
Battery
55.555.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
61.761.7
Summary
- The Infinix Hot 40 and TCL 50 SE both feature a 6.78-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, but the TCL has a slightly higher typical brightness at 550 nits compared to the Infinix's 500 nits.
- Both devices are powered by the Mediatek Helio G88 chipset, offering similar performance, though the Infinix has more RAM options.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 50 MP main sensor, but the Infinix offers a higher resolution selfie camera at 32 MP compared to the TCL's 8 MP.
- The Infinix has a battery capacity of 5000 mAh, while the TCL's is marginally larger at 5010 mAh, with both supporting 33W charging.
- Regarding software, the Infinix runs on Android 13, while the TCL comes with Android 14 and a planned upgrade to Android 15.
- Both devices have a similar build quality, utilizing glass fronts and plastic backs, with minor differences in dimensions and weight.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Infinix Hot 40
TCL 50 SE
General
Release Date
2023, December 05
2024, February 26
Announced
2023, December 05
2024, February 26
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.78"
6.78"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 550 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88 (12 nm)
Mediatek Helio G88 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 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, f/1.6, (wide), AF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)0.08 MP, (auxiliary lens)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
32 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
32 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5010 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5010 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, 20-75% in 35 minReverse wired
33W wired, 50% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
168.6 x 76.6 x 8.3 mm (6.64 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
168.2 x 75.5 x 8.1 mm (6.62 x 2.97 x 0.32 in)
Weight
196 g
195 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Palm Blue, Horizon Gold, Starlit Black, Starfall Green
Midnight Blue, Space Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 13, XOS 13.5
Android 14, planned upgrade to Android 15
OS Version
Android 13, XOS 13.5
Android 14, planned upgrade to Android 15
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes