Category Breakdown
TCL 40 X
vivo Y29s
Performance
68.570.8
Camera
44.344.3
Display
75.575.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
63.363.9
Summary
- The TCL 40 X features a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, while the vivo Y29s has a slightly larger 6.74-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, also at 90Hz.
- In terms of performance, the TCL is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset, whereas the vivo utilizes the more advanced Dimensity 6300, providing potentially better efficiency and speed.
- Both phones have a 50 MP rear camera, but the vivo's camera includes an auxiliary lens, while the TCL has a macro and depth sensor.
- The TCL 40 X has a 5000 mAh battery with 18W charging, compared to the vivo Y29s's larger 5500 mAh battery with 15W charging.
- Both devices run on different Android versions, with the TCL on Android 13 and the vivo on Android 15, offering different software experiences.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the vivo is slightly lighter and thinner.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 40 X
vivo Y29s
General
Release Date
2023, February 26
2025, March 11
Announced
2023, February 26
2025, March 11
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.74"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 570 nits (HBM)
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 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 Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF0.08 MP, f/3.0 (auxiliary lens)
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, (wide)
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
Yes
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Li-Ion 5500 mAh - GlobalLi-Ion 5150 mAh - EU, LATAM
Charging Details
18W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.5 x 75.4 x 9 mm (6.48 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
167.3 x 77 x 8.2 mm (6.59 x 3.03 x 0.32 in)
Weight
195 g
199 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Titanium Gold, Dark Green
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
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
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 13, TCL UI
Android 15, Funtouch 15
OS Version
Android 13, TCL UI
Android 15, Funtouch 15
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer (USA only)
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with dual speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

