The verdict
Your pick: TCL 40 SE, ahead on Design & display and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | 505 | 40 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 5.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.2 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 4.2 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.4 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 505, if you care about…
- OS Version
- 14
- against 13
TCL 40 SE, 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
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 505 | 40 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Helio G37 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 160,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 205 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 911 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 2.2 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.6 GHz. | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
Design
| Specification | 505 | 40 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Grey | Grey, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 76.7 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Body Height | 168.3 mm | 167.9 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.2 % | 85.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate |
Battery
| Specification | 505 | 40 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,010 mAh | 5,010 mAh |
| Battery Type | — | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | 505 | 40 SE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, 90Hz | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Frameless, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | 505 | 40 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 505 | 40 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 505 | 40 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 Best value | 13 |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 505 | 40 SE |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-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 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B13, 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, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 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 Direct | 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 |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | 505 | 40 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | 505 | 40 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | T509K, T509A | T610K |
