TCL 40 XE
#2019
vivo G2
#1777Category Breakdown
TCL 40 XE
vivo G2
Performance
78.784.4
Camera
19.119.1
Display
73.080.7
Battery
33.733.7
Build
80.065.8
Connectivity
73.172.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
52.655.0
Summary
- The TCL 40 XE and vivo G2 both feature a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, but the vivo G2 offers higher brightness at 840 nits.
- In terms of performance, the TCL is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset, while the vivo G2 uses the slightly upgraded Dimensity 6020, with the latter offering more RAM options.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the vivo G2 includes an anti-stroboscopic sensor, enhancing its camera capabilities.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh, though the TCL supports faster charging at 18W compared to the vivo's 15W.
- Both phones run Android 13, but the TCL uses TCL UI while the vivo G2 operates on OriginOS 3.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring a glass front and plastic back, but the vivo G2 is slightly lighter and thinner.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 40 XE
vivo G2
General
Release Date
2023, February 26
2024, January 19
Announced
2023, February 26
2024, January 19
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.56"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 840 nits (HBM)
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 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 6020 (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
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide) 1/3.0", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAFAnti-stroboscopic sensor
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide) 1/4.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/1.8, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
15W wiredReverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.5 x 75.4 x 0 mm (6.48 x 2.97 x 0.0 in)
163.7 x 75.4 x 8.1 mm (6.44 x 2.97 x 0.32 in)
Weight
195 g
186 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Starlight Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.38 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
N/A
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
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
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, TCL UI
Android 13, OriginOS 3
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass