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TCL 40R

TCL 40R

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10T 5G

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10T 5G

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Category Breakdown

TCL 40R
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10T 5G
Performance
78.778.8
Camera
19.128.4
Display
74.278.0
Battery
33.733.7
Build
65.888.1
Connectivity
75.974.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
50.653.8

Summary

  • The TCL 40R features a slightly larger 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10T 5G has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
  • Both devices are powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 700 chipset, offering similar performance, but the Redmi Note 10T provides an option for more RAM.
  • In terms of camera capabilities, the TCL 40R has a 50 MP main sensor compared to the 48 MP on the Redmi Note 10T, though both support 1080p video recording.
  • Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery, but the Redmi Note 10T supports faster 18W charging versus the TCL's 15W.
  • The TCL 40R runs on Android 12 with TCL UI 4.0, while the Redmi Note 10T operates on Android 11 with MIUI 12, offering different software experiences.
  • Build quality is comparable, with the TCL using a glass front and plastic back, while the Redmi Note 10T features Gorilla Glass 3 on the front for added durability.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

TCL 40R
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10T 5G

General

Release Date

2022, October 26
2021, July 20

Announced

2022, October 26
2021, July 20

Description

Also known as TCL 40 R 5G
N/A

Display

Size

6.6"
6.5"

Type

IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ), 500 nits (HBM)

Resolution

720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)

PPI

720
1080

Refresh Rate

90Hz
90Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2

Memory

64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Camera

Main Camera

50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama

Front Camera

8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)

Front Camera Features

N/A
HDR

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-Po 5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh

Charging Details

15W wired
18W wired

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

164.5 x 75.4 x 9 mm (6.48 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
161.8 x 75.4 x 8.9 mm (6.37 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)

Weight

192 g
190 g

Materials

Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame

Colors

Stardust Purple, Starlight Black
Metallic Blue, Mint Green, Chromium White, Graphite Black

Foldable

SAR

N/A
0.86 W/kg (head)     0.80 W/kg (body)

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 (CA), 5G

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, BDS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 12, TCL UI 4.0
Android 11, MIUI 12

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

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