The verdict
Your pick: TCL 40 X, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | 40 XE | 40 X |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.9 | 4.5 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Connectivity | 4.6 | 4.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 40 X, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE
- against A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 40 XE | 40 X |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| 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 2 x 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | 40 XE | 40 X |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black |
| Body Thickness | — | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.4 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 164.5 mm | 164.5 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 195 g |
| Usable Surface | 83.4 % | 83.4 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 40 XE | 40 X |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | 40 XE | 40 X |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.56″ | 6.56″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px | 1,612 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 269 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, 90Hz, Capacitive Touch | Capacitive Touch, 90Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | 40 XE | 40 X |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 40 XE | 40 X |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | 40 XE | 40 X |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 13 |
Connectivity
| Specification | 40 XE | 40 X |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| 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 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, 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 | 2,770 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,250 Mbps | 1,250 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 40 XE | 40 X |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE Best value |
Technical
| Specification | 40 XE | 40 X |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | T609SPP | T609M |