TCL 40 X
#1781
Umidigi A9 Pro
#3183Category Breakdown
TCL 40 X
Umidigi A9 Pro
Performance
78.772.9
Camera
19.119.1
Display
73.058.9
Battery
33.729.4
Build
65.875.9
Connectivity
68.255.0
Audio
70.78.9
Overall
55.043.2
Summary
- The TCL 40 X features a larger 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, providing smoother visuals compared to the Umidigi A9 Pro's 6.3-inch display at 60Hz, although the latter has a higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the TCL is powered by the more efficient Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset, while the Umidigi uses the older Helio P60.
- The TCL's camera system includes a 50 MP main sensor, whereas the Umidigi offers a 48 MP main sensor with additional ultrawide capabilities.
- Battery capacity is higher in the TCL at 5000 mAh versus the Umidigi's 4150 mAh, but charging speed is faster on the TCL at 18W compared to 10W on the Umidigi.
- The TCL runs on Android 13 with TCL UI, while the Umidigi operates on the older Android 10.
- Build quality is slightly better in the Umidigi due to its aluminum frame, while the TCL has a plastic construction.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 40 X
Umidigi A9 Pro
General
Release Date
2023, February 26
2020
Announced
2023, February 26
2020
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.3"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
Mediatek Helio P60 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G72 MP3
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP*, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", AF16 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide)5 MP, (macro)5 MP, (depth)*32MP camera for the 64GB/4GB variant only
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, (wide)
24 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
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
4150 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
4150 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
10W 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)
158.7 x 74.9 x 8.6 mm (6.25 x 2.95 x 0.34 in)
Weight
195 g
205 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Aluminum frame
Colors
Black
Onyx Black, Forest Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE
5G
✓
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with dual speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, TCL UI
Android 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer (USA only)
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, thermometer (skin temperature)