TCL 40 XL
#1899
Xiaomi Redmi 12
#1847Category Breakdown
TCL 40 XL
Xiaomi Redmi 12
Performance
77.479.5
Camera
19.119.1
Display
73.078.9
Battery
33.733.7
Build
65.889.0
Connectivity
53.965.4
Audio
70.78.9
Overall
53.654.3
Summary
- The TCL 40 XL features a 6.75-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 12 has a slightly larger 6.79-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels, offering better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the TCL is powered by the Mediatek Helio G37 chipset, whereas the Redmi 12 utilizes the more capable Helio G88, resulting in improved processing power.
- Both phones have a 50 MP rear camera setup, but the Redmi 12 includes an additional 8 MP ultrawide lens compared to the TCL's macro and depth sensors.
- Both devices are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery and support 18W charging.
- The TCL 40 XL has a plastic back, while the Redmi 12 features a glass back, which may enhance its build quality.
- Both run on Android 13, but the Redmi 12 is upgradable to Android 14 and features HyperOS, providing a potentially more versatile software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 40 XL
Xiaomi Redmi 12
General
Release Date
2023, February 26
2023, June 15
Announced
2023, February 26
2023, June 15
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.75"
6.79"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 550 nits (peak)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio G37 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88 (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 2GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.1, (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, PD
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
167.9 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm (6.61 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
168.6 x 76.3 x 8.2 mm (6.64 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
Weight
195 g
198.5 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, glass back
Colors
Dark Gray
Midnight Black, Sky Blue, Polar Silver, Moonstone Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.09 W/kg (head) 1.06 W/kg (body)
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
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with dual speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, TCL UI
Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass