TCL 40 X
#1781
TCL 40R
#2233Category Breakdown
TCL 40 X
TCL 40R
Performance
78.778.7
Camera
19.119.1
Display
73.074.2
Battery
33.733.7
Build
65.865.8
Connectivity
68.275.9
Audio
70.78.9
Overall
55.050.6
Summary
- The TCL 40 X and TCL 40R both feature a similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic frames, but the 40R is slightly lighter at 192g compared to the 40 X's 195g.
- Display sizes are close, with the 40 X at 6.56 inches and the 40R at 6.6 inches, both utilizing a 90Hz IPS LCD with the same resolution, though the 40R offers higher brightness at 400 nits.
- Performance-wise, both models are equipped with the Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset and 4GB of RAM, ensuring comparable processing capabilities.
- The camera systems are nearly identical, but the 40R has a wider aperture of f/1.8 for its main sensor, potentially enhancing low-light performance.
- Both phones have a 5000mAh battery, but the 40 X supports faster charging at 18W compared to the 40R's 15W.
- The 40 X runs on Android 13, while the 40R operates on Android 12, indicating a slight difference in software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 40 X
TCL 40R
General
Release Date
2023, February 26
2022, October 26
Announced
2023, February 26
2022, October 26
Description
N/A
Also known as TCL 40 R 5G
Display
Size
6.56"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (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
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, 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, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.5 x 75.4 x 9 mm (6.48 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
164.5 x 75.4 x 9 mm (6.48 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
Weight
195 g
192 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black
Stardust Purple, Starlight Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
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
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with dual speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, TCL UI
Android 12, TCL UI 4.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer (USA only)
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass