TCL 40 XE
#1829
vivo Y36i
#1641Category Breakdown
TCL 40 XE
vivo Y36i
Performance
68.570.8
Camera
42.442.4
Display
75.575.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
62.863.5
Summary
- The TCL 40 XE and vivo Y36i 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 Y36i offers higher brightness at 840 nits.
- In terms of performance, the TCL 40 XE is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset, while the vivo Y36i utilizes the slightly more advanced Dimensity 6020, with the latter also providing more RAM and storage options.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the vivo Y36i includes an anti-stroboscopic sensor and a lower-resolution 5 MP selfie camera compared to the 8 MP on the TCL.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery, but the TCL supports faster 18W charging compared to the 15W of the vivo.
- They run on Android 13, with the TCL using TCL UI and the vivo employing OriginOS 3, offering different software experiences.
- Both devices have a similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic backs, but the vivo Y36i is slightly lighter and thinner.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 40 XE
vivo Y36i
General
Release Date
2023, February 26
2023, December 09
Announced
2023, February 26
2023, December 09
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
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
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide) 1/4.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/1.8, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
Yes
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Starlight Black
Purple, Gold, Black
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
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
Software
Operating System
Android 13, TCL UI
Android 13, OriginOS 3
OS Version
Android 13, TCL UI
Android 13, OriginOS 3
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes