Infinix Hot 40
#1212
TCL 50 SE
#1323Category Breakdown
Infinix Hot 40
TCL 50 SE
Performance
79.679.5
Camera
47.628.4
Display
77.677.5
Battery
33.735.8
Build
67.965.8
Connectivity
57.863.3
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
61.660.0
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
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, 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)
Main Camera Features
Quad-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
HDR
Video Recording
1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Palm Blue, Horizon Gold, Starlit Black, Starfall Green
Midnight Blue, Space Gray
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, 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, XOS 13.5
Android 14, planned upgrade to Android 15
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass