TCL 40R
#1680
vivo Y29s
#1528Category Breakdown
TCL 40R
vivo Y29s
Performance
68.570.8
Camera
44.344.3
Display
75.575.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
63.363.9
Summary
- The TCL 40R features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels and a brightness of 400 nits, while the vivo Y29s has a slightly larger 6.74-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a higher brightness of 570 nits.
- In terms of performance, the TCL is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset, whereas the vivo utilizes a more advanced Dimensity 6300, offering better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 50 MP rear camera, but the vivo includes an additional 0.08 MP auxiliary lens, while the TCL has a more straightforward setup.
- The TCL 40R has a 5000 mAh battery, compared to the 5500 mAh battery in the vivo Y29s, both supporting 15W charging.
- For software, the TCL runs on Android 12 with TCL UI 4.0, while the vivo operates on the newer Android 15 with Funtouch 15, and the vivo also features stereo speakers, which the TCL lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 40R
vivo Y29s
General
Release Date
2022, October 26
2025, March 11
Announced
2022, October 26
2025, March 11
Description
Also known as TCL 40 R 5G
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.74"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 570 nits (HBM)
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 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
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 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), PDAF0.08 MP, f/3.0 (auxiliary lens)
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
Yes
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Ion 5500 mAh - GlobalLi-Ion 5150 mAh - EU, LATAM
Charging Details
15W wired
15W 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)
167.3 x 77 x 8.2 mm (6.59 x 3.03 x 0.32 in)
Weight
192 g
199 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Stardust Purple, Starlight Black
Titanium Gold, Dark Green
Foldable
✗
✗
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
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 12, TCL UI 4.0
Android 15, Funtouch 15
OS Version
Android 12, TCL UI 4.0
Android 15, Funtouch 15
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes