Side-by-side technical data
TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G vs Honor Play 40 Plus
Comparison between TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G and Honor Play 40 Plus: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from TCL and Honor.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 40 NxtPaper 5G | Play 40 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.5 | 4.5 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.0 | 5.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 6.1 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G, if you care about…
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- OS Version
- 13
- against 12
Honor Play 40 Plus, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 22.5 W
- against 15 W
- Body Thickness
- 8.3 mm
- against 9 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 40 NxtPaper 5G | Play 40 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 382,900 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 cores and 6x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. | 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 | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
Design
| Specification | 40 NxtPaper 5G | Play 40 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Blue, Silver, Black, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.4 mm | 76.9 mm |
| Body Height | 164.5 mm | 167.5 mm |
| Weight | 192 g Best value | 196 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.4 % | 85.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | 40 NxtPaper 5G | Play 40 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 22.5 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | 40 NxtPaper 5G | Play 40 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 500 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ | 6.74″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 267 ppi Best value | 260 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Capacitive Touch | TFT LCD, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Curved Glass, 90Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | 40 NxtPaper 5G | Play 40 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 40 NxtPaper 5G | Play 40 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 40 NxtPaper 5G | Play 40 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 12 |
Connectivity
| Specification | 40 NxtPaper 5G | Play 40 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual 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 1700 AWS, 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 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 n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,770 Mbps | 2,770 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,250 Mbps | 1,250 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 40 NxtPaper 5G | Play 40 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | 40 NxtPaper 5G | Play 40 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | T771K | RKY-AN00 |
