The verdict
Your pick: TCL 40 XL, ahead on Design & display and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | 505s | 40 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 5.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.1 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.0 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 505s, if you care about…
- Body Thickness
- 8.3 mm
- against 8.8 mm
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 229
- against 205
- OS Version
- 14
- against 13
TCL 40 XL, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 900 nits
- against 400 nits
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 911
- against 842
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 505s | 40 XL |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 160,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 229 Best value | 205 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 842 | 911 Best value |
| CPU Description | — | 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 | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
Design
| Specification | 505s | 40 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey | Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 76.7 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Body Height | 168.3 mm | 167.9 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Best value | 195 g |
| Usable Surface | — | 85.6 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate |
Battery
| Specification | 505s | 40 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,010 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | 505s | 40 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 400 nits | 900 nits Best value |
| 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 | Capacitive Touch | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Curved Glass, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | 505s | 40 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 505s | 40 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 505s | 40 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 Best value | 13 |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 505s | 40 XL |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | — | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 | 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 Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | 505s | 40 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | 505s | 40 XL |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | T608M |
