TCL 40 XE
#2019
Xiaomi Poco M4 5G
#1750Category Breakdown
TCL 40 XE
Xiaomi Poco M4 5G
Performance
78.778.7
Camera
19.128.4
Display
73.077.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
80.087.8
Connectivity
73.181.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
52.655.3
Summary
- The TCL 40 XE features a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, while the Xiaomi Poco M4 5G has a slightly larger 6.58-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels, providing better clarity.
- Both devices are powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset, offering similar performance, but the Poco M4 5G has an option for more RAM.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 13 MP main sensor, but the Poco M4 5G has a lower resolution 5 MP selfie camera compared to the 8 MP on the TCL.
- Both smartphones house a 5000 mAh battery with 18W charging, ensuring good longevity.
- The TCL runs on Android 13 with TCL UI, while the Poco operates on Android 12 with MIUI 13, which may affect user experience and software updates.
- The Poco M4 5G also includes Gorilla Glass for added durability, whereas the TCL has a standard glass front.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 40 XE
Xiaomi Poco M4 5G
General
Release Date
2023, February 26
2022, August 15
Announced
2023, February 26
2022, August 15
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.58"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits (HBM)
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
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 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
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), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide) 1/4.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
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
18W 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)
164 x 76.1 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 3.00 x 0.35 in)
Weight
195 g
200 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Starlight Black
Power Black, Cool Blue, Poco Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.38 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
1.09 W/kg (head) 1.09 W/kg (body)
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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
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 12, MIUI 13
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass