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TCL 40 XL

TCL 40 XL

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Xiaomi Poco C65

Xiaomi Poco C65

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Category Breakdown

TCL 40 XL
Xiaomi Poco C65
Performance
64.864.8
Camera
44.344.3
Display
75.575.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
61.061.0

Summary

  • The TCL 40 XL features a slightly larger 6.75-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Xiaomi Poco C65 has a 6.74-inch IPS LCD with similar refresh capabilities but higher brightness levels.
  • In terms of performance, the Poco C65 is powered by the Helio G85 chipset, which offers a more efficient CPU configuration compared to the Helio G37 in the TCL 40 XL.
  • Both phones have a 50 MP rear camera setup, but the Poco C65 benefits from a wider aperture of f/1.8, potentially improving low-light performance.
  • Both devices come with a 5000mAh battery and support 18W charging, ensuring similar endurance.
  • The TCL 40 XL runs on TCL UI, while the Poco C65 operates on HyperOS 2, which is upgradable to Android 15, providing a more future-proof software experience.
  • Build quality is comparable, with the Poco C65 featuring Gorilla Glass on the front for added durability.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

TCL 40 XL
Xiaomi Poco C65

General

Release Date

2023, February 26
2023, November 05

Announced

2023, February 26
2023, November 05

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

6.75"
6.74"

Type

IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)

Resolution

720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 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
Corning Gorilla Glass

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6765 Helio G37 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

PowerVR GE8320
Mali-G52 MC2

Memory

128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM
128GB 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, 28mm (wide), 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)

Front Camera

8 MP
8 MP

Front Camera Details

8 MP, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

5000 mAh
5000 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh

Charging Details

18W wired
18W wired, PD

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

167.9 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm (6.61 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
168 x 78 x 8.1 mm (6.61 x 3.07 x 0.32 in)

Weight

195 g
192 g

Materials

Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, plastic back

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Dark Gray
Black, Blue, Purple

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE

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
5.3, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Software

Operating System

Android 13, TCL UI
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, HyperOS 2

OS Version

Android 13, TCL UI
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, HyperOS 2

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes, with dual speakers
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes