The verdict
Your pick: TCL 40 XL, ahead on Design & display and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | 40 XL | 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.7 | 5.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 4.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 5.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 5.1 |
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
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
TCL 505, if you care about…
- Body Thickness
- 8.3 mm
- against 8.8 mm
- OS Version
- 14
- against 13
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 40 XL | 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G37 | MediaTek Helio G36 |
| 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 Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 160,000 | — |
| 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. | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 2.2 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.6 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | 40 XL | 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey | Blue, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.5 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Body Height | 167.9 mm | 168.3 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 190 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85.6 % Best value | 85.2 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | — |
Battery
| Specification | 40 XL | 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,010 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | 40 XL | 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 900 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.75″ | 6.75″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 260 ppi | 260 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Curved Glass, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | IPS LCD, 90Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | 40 XL | 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 40 XL | 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer |
Software
| Specification | 40 XL | 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 14 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 40 XL | 505 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Single 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, 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 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| 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 Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, 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, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | 40 XL | 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | 40 XL | 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | T608M | T509K, T509A |
