TCL 40 XE
#2019
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G
#1984Category Breakdown
TCL 40 XE
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G
Performance
78.778.9
Camera
19.119.1
Display
73.078.0
Battery
33.733.7
Build
80.087.6
Connectivity
73.183.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
52.652.9
Summary
- The TCL 40 XE features a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G has a slightly smaller 6.5-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset, offering similar performance, but the Redmi Note 10 5G has more storage and RAM options.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the TCL 40 XE has a 13 MP main sensor compared to the Redmi Note 10 5G's 48 MP, providing significantly better photography potential.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery with 18W charging, ensuring long usage times.
- The TCL 40 XE runs on Android 13 with TCL UI, while the Redmi Note 10 5G operates on Android 11 with MIUI 12, indicating a more updated software experience for the TCL device.
- Build quality is comparable, with the TCL using a glass front and plastic back, while the Redmi Note 10 5G incorporates Gorilla Glass 3 on the front for added durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 40 XE
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G
General
Release Date
2023, February 26
2021, March 04
Announced
2023, February 26
2021, March 04
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ), 500 nits (HBM)
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
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 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM 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)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide) 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 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
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)
161.8 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm (6.37 x 2.96 x 0.35 in)
Weight
195 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Starlight Black
Chrome Silver, Graphite Gray, Nighttime Blue, Aurora Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.38 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
0.94 W/kg (head) 1.06 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 (CA), 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
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, TCL UI
Android 11, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass