TCL 40 SE
#2382
Xiaomi Redmi 12
#2309Category Breakdown
TCL 40 SE
Xiaomi Redmi 12
Performance
64.864.8
Camera
44.345.0
Display
75.575.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
61.061.2
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
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, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.1, (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-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired, PD
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)
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark grey, Twilight purple
Midnight Black, Sky Blue, Polar Silver, Moonstone Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 13, TCL UI 5.0
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS
OS Version
Android 13, TCL UI 5.0
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes