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

