Samsung Galaxy M06
#1564
TCL 40 SE
#1519Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy M06
TCL 40 SE
Performance
81.277.4
Camera
19.128.4
Display
77.972.3
Battery
33.735.8
Build
84.965.8
Connectivity
76.066.6
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
57.157.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy M06 features a slightly larger 6.74-inch PLS LCD display with a peak brightness of 800 nits and a 90Hz refresh rate, while the TCL 40 SE has a 6.75-inch IPS LCD display with a maximum brightness of 450 nits, also at 90Hz.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy M06 is powered by the more advanced Mediatek Dimensity 6300 chipset compared to the Helio G37 in the TCL 40 SE, which may offer better efficiency and processing power.
- Both phones have a 50 MP rear camera setup, but the TCL includes an additional macro lens, while both share an 8 MP selfie camera.
- The Galaxy M06 has a slightly larger 5000 mAh battery with 25W charging, compared to the TCL's 5010 mAh battery with 18W charging.
- For software, the Galaxy M06 runs on Android 15 with One UI Core 7.0, offering more recent updates than the TCL 40 SE, which operates on Android 13 with TCL UI 5.0.
- Both devices have a plastic build, but the Galaxy M06 is marginally lighter at 191g versus the TCL's 190g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M06
TCL 40 SE
General
Release Date
2025, February 27
2023, January 05
Announced
2025, February 27
2023, January 05
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.74"
6.75"
Type
PLS LCD, 90Hz, 800 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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
Mediatek MT6765 Helio G37 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
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
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (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
5000 mAh
5010 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5010 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
167.4 x 77.4 x 8 mm (6.59 x 3.05 x 0.31 in)
167.9 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm (6.61 x 3.01 x 0.33 in)
Weight
191 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Blazing Black, Sage Green
Dark grey, Twilight purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.05 W/kg (head)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
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 Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, 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, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI Core 7.0
Android 13, TCL UI 5.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity