TCL 40R
#2275
TCL 60 SE
#1843Category Breakdown
TCL 40R
TCL 60 SE
Performance
81.078.8
Camera
78.084.5
Display
71.077.0
Battery
85.994.1
Build
86.081.4
Overall
80.483.2
Summary
- The TCL 40R features a robust build with a glass front and plastic back, while the TCL 60 SE has a slightly lighter design with similar materials but a more refined profile.
- Both devices have 90Hz IPS LCD displays, but the 60 SE offers a slightly larger 6.7-inch screen with higher brightness at 480 nits compared to the 40R's 400 nits.
- In terms of performance, the 40R is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 700, while the 60 SE uses the Mediatek Helio G81, with the latter providing more RAM at 8GB versus the 4GB in the 40R.
- Both smartphones have a 50 MP rear camera and 8 MP front camera, but the 60 SE's sensor is slightly larger.
- The 40R has a 5000 mAh battery with 15W charging, while the 60 SE has a slightly larger 5200 mAh battery with 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the 40R runs on Android 12 with TCL UI 4.0, whereas the 60 SE operates on the more recent Android 15 and features stereo speakers.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 40R
TCL 60 SE
General
Release Date
2022, October 26
2025, March 03
Announced
2022, October 26
2025, March 03
Description
Also known as TCL 40 R 5G
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.7"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Mohs level 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
Mediatek Helio G81 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
512GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.51", 0.7µm, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
5200 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.5 x 75.4 x 9 mm (6.48 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
165.6 x 76.2 x 8.3 mm (6.52 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
Weight
192 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Stardust Purple, Starlight Black
Obsidian Black, Blizzard White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE
5G
✓
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
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
Software
Operating System
Android 12, TCL UI 4.0
Android 15
OS Version
Android 12, TCL UI 4.0
Android 15
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes