Side-by-side technical data
TCL 40 XL vs Honor Play 30M 5G
Comparison between TCL 40 XL and Honor Play 30M 5G: 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 XL | Play 30M 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.7 | 4.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.1 | 4.4 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 40 XL, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
- Usable Surface
- 85.6 %
- against 83 %
- Display Diagonal
- 6.75″
- against 6.5″
Honor Play 30M 5G, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 380,000
- against 160,000
- Display Pixel Density
- 270 ppi
- against 260 ppi
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G
- against GSM, HSPA, LTE
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 40 XL | Play 30M 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G37 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 Plus (SM4350-AC) |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 8 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 160,000 | 380,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 205 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 911 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 + 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | 40 XL | Play 30M 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey | Black, Blue, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.5 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 167.9 mm | 163.7 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 194 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85.6 % Best value | 83 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 40 XL | Play 30M 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | 40 XL | Play 30M 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 900 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.75″ Best value | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 260 ppi | 270 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 Best value | 2.5 :1 |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Curved Glass, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | 40 XL | Play 30M 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 40 XL | Play 30M 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 40 XL | Play 30M 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | 40 XL | Play 30M 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual 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, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 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 | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM 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 n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | 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, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
Audio
| Specification | 40 XL | Play 30M 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers | Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, EDR, LE |
Technical
| Specification | 40 XL | Play 30M 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | T608M | — |
