The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 40 X | X6s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 4.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.5 | 3.0 |
| Camera | 2.4 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 4.9 | 5.3 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 40 X, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
- OS Version
- 13
- against 12
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
- against 4G, LTE
Honor X6s, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Body Thickness
- 8.7 mm
- against 9 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 40 X | X6s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Helio G25 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 108,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 185 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 521 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 x 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 + 4x1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v9 |
Design
| Specification | 40 X | X6s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Blue, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 8.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.4 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 164.5 mm | 163.7 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 194 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.4 % Best value | 83 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 40 X | X6s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Lithium |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | 40 X | X6s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.56″ Best value | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 270 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Capacitive Touch, 90Hz | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 40 X | X6s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 40 X | X6s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 40 X | X6s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 12 |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 40 X | X6s |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | 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 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77 | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | 4G, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| Max. download speed | 2,770 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,250 Mbps Best value | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 40 X | X6s |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | A2DP, EDR, LE |
Technical
| Specification | 40 X | X6s |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | T609M | — |
