TCL 40 SE
#1519
Xiaomi Redmi 12
#1847Category Breakdown
TCL 40 SE
Xiaomi Redmi 12
Performance
77.479.5
Camera
28.419.1
Display
72.378.9
Battery
35.833.7
Build
65.889.0
Connectivity
66.665.4
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
57.554.3
Summary
- The TCL 40 SE features a slightly larger 6.75-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 12 has a 6.79-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the TCL is powered by the Mediatek Helio G37 chipset, whereas the Redmi 12 utilizes the more capable Helio G88.
- Both phones have a 50 MP rear camera setup, but the Redmi 12 includes an additional 8 MP ultrawide lens, enhancing its versatility.
- The TCL 40 SE has a slightly larger 5010 mAh battery compared to the Redmi 12's 5000 mAh, with both supporting 18W charging.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the TCL featuring a plastic back and frame, while the Redmi 12 has a glass back, contributing to a more premium feel.
- Both devices run Android 13, but the Redmi 12 is upgradable to Android 14, offering a more future-proof software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 40 SE
Xiaomi Redmi 12
General
Release Date
2023, January 05
2023, June 15
Announced
2023, January 05
2023, June 15
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.75"
6.79"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 550 nits (peak)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio G37 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
128GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
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, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.1, (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-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired, PD
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)
168.6 x 76.3 x 8.2 mm (6.64 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
Weight
190 g
198.5 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, glass back
Colors
Dark grey, Twilight purple
Midnight Black, Sky Blue, Polar Silver, Moonstone Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.09 W/kg (head) 1.06 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-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
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, TCL UI 5.0
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass