The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | S53 | 40R |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.3 | 5.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.8 | 3.4 |
| Camera | 3.6 | 4.1 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 6.4 | 5.3 |
Which one is for you?
Cat S53, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,500 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Body Materials
- Aluminium Alloy, Rugged Build
- against Glass, Plastic
- USB Version
- USB 3.0
- against USB 2.0
TCL 40R, if you care about…
- Weight
- 192 g
- against 320 g
- Usable Surface
- 84.4 %
- against 73.6 %
- Body Thickness
- 9 mm
- against 16 mm
- OS Version
- 12
- against 11
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S53 | 40R |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm SM4350 Snapdragon 480 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 700 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm | 7 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 323,400 | 376,300 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x Kryo 460 at 2.0 GHz and 6x Kryo 460 at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | S53 | 40R |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Purple, Black |
| Body Thickness | 16 mm | 9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 81 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 171 mm | 164.5 mm |
| Weight | 320 g | 192 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 73.6 % | 84.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Rugged Build Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H, Drop Resistant Up to 1.8 m | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | S53 | 40R |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,500 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Wireless Charging, Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | S53 | 40R |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ | 6.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,612 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi Best value | 267 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | S53 | 40R |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | S53 | 40R |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | S53 | 40R |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | S53 | 40R |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 3.0 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.98 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.06 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 2,500 Mbps | 2,770 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 660 Mbps | 1,250 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | S53 | 40R |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, EDR | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Dolby Atmos, EDR, HID, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | S53 | 40R |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | T771K, T771K1, T771H, T771A |
