TCL 40 SE
#2382
TCL 40 XL
#2383Category Breakdown
TCL 40 SE
TCL 40 XL
Performance
64.864.8
Camera
44.344.3
Display
75.575.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
61.061.0
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
50 MP
Main Camera Details
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)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark grey, Twilight purple
Dark Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 13, TCL UI 5.0
Android 13, TCL UI
OS Version
Android 13, TCL UI 5.0
Android 13, TCL UI
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes