The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 30 | 40 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.1 | 5.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.3 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 4.6 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 30, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 393 ppi
- against 260 ppi
- Weight
- 184 g
- against 190 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.7 mm
- against 8.5 mm
TCL 40 SE, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 64 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 30 | 40 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G37 | MediaTek Helio G37 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 160,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 205 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 911 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four 2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
Design
| Specification | 30 | 40 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Grey, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 75.2 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Body Height | 164.5 mm | 167.9 mm |
| Weight | 184 g Best value | 190 g |
| Usable Surface | 87.6 % Best value | 85.6 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate |
Battery
| Specification | 30 | 40 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,010 mAh | 5,010 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | 30 | 40 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 900 nits | 900 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.75″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 393 ppi Best value | 260 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | AMOLED | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Frameless, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | 30 | 40 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 30 | 40 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 30 | 40 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 13 Best value |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 30 | 40 SE |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B21, 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 B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | 30 | 40 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | 30 | 40 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | T676H | T610K |
