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Honor X40i vs TCL 40R

What X40i does better (10) and where 40R wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Honor X40i
Honor · 2022X40i
5.3Score
10 advantages≈ $260
vs
TCL 40R
TCL · 202240R
5.5Score
4 advantages≈ $260
Higher score
4.5Display3.8
4.6Camera4.6
3.8Battery4.0
5.0Features6.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

X40i40R
74.5 × 162.97.475.4 × 164.59
X40i40RDifference
Height162.9 mm164.5 mm−1.6 mm
Width74.5 mm75.4 mm−0.9 mm
Thickness7.4 mm9 mm−1.6 mm
Weight175 g192 g−17 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is X40i better than 40R?

  1. RAM12 GB vs 4 GB3×
  2. Wired charging44 W vs 15 W2.9×
  3. Storage (max)256 GB vs 128 GB2×
  4. Pixel density391 ppi vs 267 ppi+46%
  5. Storage (base)128 GB vs 64 GB2×
  6. Weight175 g vs 192 g+10%
  7. Resolution (width)1,080 px vs 720 px+50%
  8. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 vs Wi-Fi 4+25%
  9. Thickness7.4 mm vs 9 mm+22%
  10. Screen-to-body ratio89.6% vs 84.4%+6%

Why is 40R better than X40i?

  1. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+25%
  2. Refresh rate60 Hz vs 90 Hz+50%
  3. NFCNo · X40i: Yes
  4. Memory card slotNo · X40i: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Honor X40iHonor X40i≈ $2605.3
TCL 40RTCL 40R≈ $2605.5
Design
Weight175 g192 g
Thickness7.4 mm9 mm
Height162.9 mm164.5 mm
Width74.5 mm75.4 mm
Frame—Plastic
Back—Plastic
ColoursBlack, Silver, Green. AuroraStardust Purple, Starlight Black
Display
Screen size6.7″6.6″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)1,080 px720 px
Resolution (height)2,388 px1,612 px
Pixel density391 ppi267 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness—400 nits
Screen-to-body ratio89.6%84.4%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 700Mediatek Dimensity 700
Chip makerMediaTekMediaTek
Process7 nm7 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.2 GHz2.2 GHz
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
RAM12 GB4 GB
Storage (max)256 GB128 GB
Storage (base)128 GB64 GB
Storage type—eMMC 5.1
Memory card slotNoYes
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Main sensor size—1/2.76"
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging44 W15 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth5.15.1
NFCNoYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGLONASS, BDSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 12Android 12
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceMagic UI 6.1—
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