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TCL 40 XE

4.3 NeoScore #4019 of 6247

Launched June 2023

Overview

NeoScore

4.3

#4019 of 6247

Design & display
5.0
Performance & hardware
3.9
Camera
3.0
Connectivity
4.6
Battery & charging
5.4

Strengths

  • The battery has a capacity of 5,000 mAh.

Weak points

  • The display has 269 ppi and a lower refresh rate than most phones of its time.
  • Its 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage are below what most phones of its time offer.
  • The 1/3-inch sensor is among the smallest of its time, and 13 MP is below most phones of its time.
Display
6.56″IPS LCD720 × 1,612 px90 Hz
Design
195 g75.4 mm164.5 mm
Performance
MediaTek Dimensity 700Octa-Core4 GB RAM64 GB
Battery
5,000 mAh18 W
Cameras
13 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 8 Mpx · f/2
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 13

Editorial report

TCL 40 XE technical sheet

The TCL 40 XE suits buyers looking for a basic Android phone with a large display and expandable storage, but its display, memory, and camera specifications fall behind most phones of its time. The 6.56-inch IPS LCD runs at 90 Hz, while its 269 ppi is lower than that of most phones from the same period. Storage is 64 GB and expandable, but 4 GB of RAM and the built-in capacity are also below what most of those phones offer.

The 13 MP rear camera uses a 1/3-inch sensor, among the smallest of its time. It has no optical image stabilization, and the camera overall stands worse than most phones launched around the same time. The 18 W fast charging is also below most, although the battery capacity is 5,000 mAh. Connectivity includes dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, USB Type-C, a 3.5 mm audio jack, and support for two Nano-SIM cards; connectivity overall still stands worse than most phones of its time. Android 13 rounds out a basic setup for buyers who value a large display and expandable storage more than plentiful memory or advanced camera specifications. Taken together, the TCL 40 XE ranks worse than most phones launched around the same time and has a NeoScore of 4.3. It is best suited to straightforward everyday needs rather than buyers looking for stronger camera, display, or memory specifications.

Technical index

NeoScore

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4.29 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

40 XE

Design & display

5.0

Display Technology IPS LCD
5.0
Display Refresh Rate 90 Hz
7.0
Display Pixel Density 269 ppi
4.1
Display Features IPS LCD, 90Hz, Capacitive Touch
0.0
Weight 195 g
6.5
Usable Surface 83.4 %
7.5

Performance & hardware

3.9

RAM Capacity 4 GB
3.1
Storage Type eMMC 5.1
2.0
Processor Process Size 7 nm
6.0
Maximum Storage Capacity 64 GB
3.1
Maximum CPU Clock 2.2 GHz
4.9
RAM Type DDR4
5.0

Camera

3.0

Sensor Size 1/3″
3.0
Aperture f/2.2
6.0
Optical Image Stabilization No
2.0
Resolution 13 Mpx
6.1
Camera Features LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus
0.0

Connectivity

4.6

Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C
1.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
5.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1
6.0
Navigation Systems GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
7.5
SIM Configurations Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM
7.5

Battery & charging

5.4

Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh
8.9
Fast Charge Power 18 W
3.6
Battery Features Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
0.0

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Design & display
5.03
Performance & hardware
3.93
Camera
3.02
Connectivity
4.56
Battery & charging
5.35
NeoScore rank
#4019 / 6247

TCL

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
MediaTek Dimensity 700
Processor Process Size
7 nm
Graphics GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Storage Type
eMMC 5.1
Maximum CPU Clock
2.2 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
64 GB
CPU Description
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
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
4 GB
RAM Type
DDR4
Expandable Storage
Yes

Design

Body Colors
Black
Body Width
75.4 mm
Body Height
164.5 mm
Weight
195 g
Usable Surface
83.4 %
Body Materials
Glass, Plastic
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power
18 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Display Diagonal
6.56″
Display Horizontal Resolution
720 px
Display Vertical Resolution
1,612 px
Display Pixel Density
269 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
90 Hz
Display Features
IPS LCD, 90Hz, Capacitive Touch
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass

Software

Operating System
Android 13
OS Family
Android
OS Version
13
Direct OS Updates
No

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
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, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.1
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
Connectivity Features
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

Microphone Count
1
Audio Features
A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker

Technical

Model numbers
T609SPP

40 XE

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear Main Camera

Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/3″
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, 1080p video recording
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/3″
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, 1080p video recording
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus
2

Rear Macro Camera

Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Aperture
f/2.4
Sensor
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2.4
3

Rear Auxiliary Camera

Aperture
f/2.4
Lens
Aperture
f/2.4
4

Front Camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/4″
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Aperture
f/2
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/4″
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2

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