The verdict
Your pick: Oppo A57s, ahead on Battery & charging.
| Category | 40 XL | A57s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.7 | 5.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.1 | 2.9 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 6.1 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 40 XL, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 900 nits
- against 600 nits
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 205
- against 189
Oppo A57s, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Display Pixel Density
- 269 ppi
- against 260 ppi
- Weight
- 187 g
- against 195 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 40 XL | A57s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G37 | MediaTek Helio G35 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 160,000 | 110,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 205 Best value | 189 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 911 Best value | 810 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | 40 XL | A57s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 167.9 mm | 163.8 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 187 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85.6 % Best value | 84.2 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP54 |
Battery
| Specification | 40 XL | A57s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 33 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | 40 XL | A57s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 900 nits Best value | 600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.75″ Best value | 6.56″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,612 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 260 ppi | 269 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Curved Glass, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | Panda Glass, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, DCI-P3, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | 40 XL | A57s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 40 XL | A57s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 40 XL | A57s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 12 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 40 XL | A57s |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| 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 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| 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, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 40 XL | A57s |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | 40 XL | A57s |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | T608M | CPH2385 |
