The verdict
Your pick: TCL 40 XE, ahead on Design & display and Performance & hardware. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | 40 XE | 30 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 4.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.9 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.6 | 4.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 40 XE, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Weight
- 195 g
- against 204.4 g
- OS Version
- 13
- against 12
TCL 30 XL, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Display Diagonal
- 6.82″
- against 6.56″
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers
- against A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 40 XE | 30 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Helio A25 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 93,500 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.0 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.5 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v8 |
Design
| Specification | 40 XE | 30 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Blue |
| Body Thickness | — | 9.1 mm |
| Body Width | 75.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Body Height | 164.5 mm | 172.2 mm |
| Weight | 195 g Best value | 204.4 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.4 % Best value | 83.3 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 40 XE | 30 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | 40 XE | 30 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 21:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.56″ | 6.82″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px | 1,640 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi Best value | 263 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz Best value | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, 90Hz, Capacitive Touch | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | 40 XE | 30 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | 40 XE | 30 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 40 XE | 30 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 12 |
Connectivity
| Specification | 40 XE | 30 XL |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, 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 B5, 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 bands unspecified | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | 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 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS, A-GPS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.38 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.12 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 2,770 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,250 Mbps Best value | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 40 XE | 30 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | 40 XE | 30 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | T609SPP | T671G |
