The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 406S | 40 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.7 | 3.9 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 4.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 40 XE, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 406S | 40 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G25 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 7 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 102,000 | — |
| CPU Description | 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | — |
Design
| Specification | 406S | 40 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Purple | Black |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | — |
| Body Width | 75.4 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 164.7 mm | 164.5 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Best value | 195 g |
| Usable Surface | 84 % Best value | 83.4 % |
| Body Materials | Polycarbonate | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 406S | 40 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | 406S | 40 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ Best value | 6.56″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px | 1,612 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 267 ppi | 269 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | IPS LCD, 90Hz, Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | 406S | 40 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 406S | 40 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 406S | 40 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 13 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 406S | 40 XE |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 | 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | — | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| 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, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.38 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.12 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,770 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,250 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 406S | 40 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 406S | 40 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | T609SPP |
