Side-by-side technical data
TCL 40 XL vs vivo iQOO U5e
Comparison between TCL 40 XL and vivo iQOO U5e: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from TCL and vivo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 40 XL | iQOO U5e |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.7 | 4.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.1 | 4.4 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 6.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 40 XL, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Usable Surface
- 85.6 %
- against 82.3 %
- Display Diagonal
- 6.75″
- against 6.51″
- OS Version
- 13
- against 12
vivo iQOO U5e, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 378,900
- against 160,000
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Display Pixel Density
- 270 ppi
- against 260 ppi
- Body Thickness
- 8.3 mm
- against 8.8 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 40 XL | iQOO U5e |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G37 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 7 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 160,000 | 378,900 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. | Octa-core CPU with 2x Cortex-A76 at 2.2 GHz and 6x Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz. |
| 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 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | 40 XL | iQOO U5e |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey | Blue, Silver, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.5 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 167.9 mm | 164 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 193 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85.6 % Best value | 82.3 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 40 XL | iQOO U5e |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | 40 XL | iQOO U5e |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 900 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.75″ Best value | 6.51″ |
| 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 | 1,500 :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, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | 40 XL | iQOO U5e |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 40 XL | iQOO U5e |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 40 XL | iQOO U5e |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 12 |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | 40 XL | iQOO U5e |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual 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, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, 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 4 (802.11n), 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 5.1 |
| 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 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,770 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,250 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 40 XL | iQOO U5e |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | 40 XL | iQOO U5e |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | T608M | V2197A |
