TCL 40 SE
#1519
TCL 40 XL
#1899Category Breakdown
TCL 40 SE
TCL 40 XL
Performance
77.477.4
Camera
28.419.1
Display
72.373.0
Battery
35.833.7
Build
65.865.8
Connectivity
66.653.9
Audio
87.670.7
Overall
57.553.6
Summary
- The TCL 40 SE and TCL 40 XL share similar build qualities, featuring glass fronts and plastic frames, but the 40 XL is slightly heavier and thicker.
- Both models have a 6.75-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, providing a smooth visual experience.
- They are powered by the same Mediatek MT6765 Helio G37 chipset, ensuring comparable performance levels, with options for 128GB or 256GB storage and 4GB or 6GB RAM.
- Camera specifications are identical, with a 50 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, both capable of 1080p video recording.
- The 40 SE has a marginally larger battery capacity at 5010 mAh compared to the 5000 mAh in the 40 XL, but both support 18W charging.
- Software-wise, both run on Android 13 with TCL UI, although the 40 SE features stereo speakers, while the 40 XL does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 40 SE
TCL 40 XL
General
Release Date
2023, January 05
2023, February 26
Announced
2023, January 05
2023, February 26
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.75"
6.75"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 90Hz
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 MT6765 Helio G37 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6765 Helio G37 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
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, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5010 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5010 mAh
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
167.9 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm (6.61 x 3.01 x 0.33 in)
167.9 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm (6.61 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
Weight
190 g
195 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Dark grey, Twilight purple
Dark Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/75 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
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
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, TCL UI 5.0
Android 13, TCL UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer