Category Breakdown
TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11E
Performance
73.070.8
Camera
44.344.3
Display
72.575.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
63.163.0
Summary
- The TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G features a 6.6-inch LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11E has a slightly smaller 6.58-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- Both devices utilize the Mediatek Dimensity chipset, but the TCL offers more RAM at 6GB compared to the Redmi's maximum of 6GB, although the latter has a more powerful variant with 128GB storage.
- Camera specifications are similar, with both having a 50 MP rear camera, but the TCL's selfie camera is superior at 8 MP compared to the Redmi's 5 MP.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery, but the Redmi supports faster charging at 18W versus the TCL's 15W.
- In terms of software, the TCL runs on Android 13 with TCL UI, while the Redmi operates on Android 11 with MIUI 13, indicating a more updated software experience for the TCL.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 11E
General
Release Date
2023, August 29
2022, March 02
Announced
2023, August 29
2022, March 02
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.58"
Type
LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 6020 (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
256GB 6GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
5 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.5 x 75.4 x 9 mm (6.48 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
164 x 76.1 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 3.00 x 0.35 in)
Weight
192 g
200 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Starlight Black
Gray, Silver, Atlantic Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
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
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 13, TCL UI
Android 11, MIUI 13
OS Version
Android 13, TCL UI
Android 11, MIUI 13
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

