Realme C61
#2625
TCL 40 SE
#2382Category Breakdown
Realme C61
TCL 40 SE
Performance
62.564.8
Camera
44.344.3
Display
75.575.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
60.361.0
Summary
- The Realme C61 and TCL 40 SE both feature a similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic frames, but the TCL is slightly heavier and thicker.
- Display specifications are nearly identical, with both offering 6.74" and 6.75" IPS LCDs at 90Hz and a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Realme C61 uses the Unisoc Tiger T612 chipset, while the TCL 40 SE is powered by the Mediatek Helio G37, with the latter offering more RAM options.
- Camera capabilities are comparable, with both having a 50 MP main sensor; however, the TCL includes additional macro and depth sensors, while the Realme has a 5 MP selfie camera compared to the TCL's 8 MP.
- Battery capacities are similar, with the TCL having a slightly larger 5010 mAh battery and faster 18W charging, while the Realme runs on Android 14 with Realme UI, whereas the TCL operates on Android 13 with TCL UI, and the TCL also features stereo speakers and NFC support.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme C61
TCL 40 SE
General
Release Date
2024
2023, January 05
Announced
2024
2023, January 05
Description
Not to be confused with Realme C61 for India
N/A
Display
Size
6.74"
6.75"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ), 560 nits (HBM)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 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 Tiger T612 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6765 Helio G37 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G57
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB 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/1.8, (wide), 1/2.5", PDAF0.08 MP, f/3.0 ,(auxiliary lens)
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
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5010 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 5010 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
167.3 x 76.7 x 7.8 mm (6.59 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
167.9 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm (6.61 x 3.01 x 0.33 in)
Weight
188 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Sparkle Gold, Dark Green
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
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
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 14, Realme UI
Android 13, TCL UI 5.0
OS Version
Android 14, Realme UI
Android 13, TCL UI 5.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes