Side-by-side technical data
TCL 40 XE vs Ulefone Note 16 Pro
Comparison between TCL 40 XE and Ulefone Note 16 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from TCL and Ulefone.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 40 XE | Note 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 4.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.9 | 3.6 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 4.6 | 5.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 4.1 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 40 XE, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,400 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
- against GSM, HSPA, LTE
Ulefone Note 16 Pro, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 64 GB
- Weight
- 184 g
- against 195 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 40 XE | Note 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Unisoc T606 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 241,300 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 371 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,391 |
| 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 Cortex-A75 cores and 6 Cortex-A55 cores, all clocked at 1.6 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
Design
| Specification | 40 XE | Note 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Purple, Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | — | 8.7 mm |
| Body Width | 75.4 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Body Height | 164.5 mm | 165 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 184 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.4 % Best value | 81.4 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | Splash Resistant, Water Resistant |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | C |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Drop Test Count | — | 98 |
Battery
| Specification | 40 XE | Note 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,400 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | — | 40 h 15 min |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | 40 XE | Note 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.56″ Best value | 6.52″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 269 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | — |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, 90Hz, Capacitive Touch | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, IPS LCD, Mohs Level 4 |
Sensors
| Specification | 40 XE | Note 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 40 XE | Note 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 40 XE | Note 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 13 |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 40 XE | Note 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 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 B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | 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, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| 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 | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,250 Mbps Best value | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 40 XE | Note 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 40 XE | Note 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | T609SPP | — |
