Motorola Moto G53
#1553
TCL 40 XL
#1899Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto G53
TCL 40 XL
Performance
77.677.4
Camera
19.119.1
Display
77.973.0
Battery
33.733.7
Build
67.965.8
Connectivity
84.253.9
Audio
87.670.7
Overall
57.253.6
Summary
- The Motorola Moto G53 features a slightly smaller 6.5-inch display with a higher refresh rate of 120Hz compared to the TCL 40 XL's 6.75-inch display at 90Hz, both having a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Moto G53 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G chipset, while the TCL 40 XL uses the Mediatek Helio G37, offering different processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 50 MP rear camera, but the TCL model includes an additional depth sensor, enhancing its versatility.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh with 18W charging for both, ensuring similar longevity.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring a glass front and plastic back, though the Moto G53 is lighter at 183g versus the TCL's 195g.
- Software-wise, both run Android 13, but the Moto G53 offers a planned upgrade to Android 14, while the TCL runs on TCL UI.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto G53
TCL 40 XL
General
Release Date
2022, December 15
2023, February 26
Announced
2022, December 15
2023, February 26
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.75"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
120Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM4350-AC Snapdragon 480+ 5G (8 nm)
Mediatek MT6765 Helio G37 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 619
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8 (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
50 MP, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µmor16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.0µm
8 MP, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired (China, LATAM)10W wired (International)Reverse wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162.7 x 74.7 x 8.2 mm (6.41 x 2.94 x 0.32 in)
167.9 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm (6.61 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
Weight
183 g
195 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Ink Blue, Arctic Silver, Pale Pink
Dark Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
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
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14
Android 13, TCL UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer