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Infinix Hot 30 5G vs TCL 40 SE

What Hot 30 5G does better (8) and where 40 SE wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Infinix Hot 30 5G
Infinix · 2023Hot 30 5G
6.1Score
8 advantages≈ $150
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TCL 40 SE
TCL · 202340 SE
6.0Score
5 advantages≈ $130
6.5Display4.2
4.6Camera4.6
4.6Battery5.8
4.6Features6.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

Hot 30 5G40 SE
76.5 × 168.59.276.5 × 167.98.5
Hot 30 5G40 SEDifference
Height168.5 mm167.9 mm+0.6 mm
Width76.5 mm76.5 mm=
Thickness9.2 mm8.5 mm+0.7 mm
Weight215 g190 g+25 g

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

Why is Hot 30 5G better than 40 SE?

  1. 5GYes · 40 SE: No
  2. Refresh rate120 Hz vs 90 Hz+33%
  3. RAM8 GB vs 6 GB+33%
  4. Pixel density396 ppi vs 260 ppi+52%
  5. Peak brightness580 nits vs 450 nits+29%
  6. Process7 nm vs 12 nm+71%
  7. Resolution (width)1,080 px vs 720 px+50%
  8. Main camera aperturef/1.6 vs f/1.8+12%

Why is 40 SE better than Hot 30 5G?

  1. Storage (max)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
  2. NFCNo · Hot 30 5G: Yes
  3. Weight215 g vs 190 g+13%
  4. CPU frequency2.2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz+5%
  5. Thickness9.2 mm vs 8.5 mm+8%
Specifications

Side by side

TCL 40 SETCL 40 SE≈ $1306.0
Design
Weight215 g190 g
Thickness9.2 mm8.5 mm
Height168.5 mm167.9 mm
Width76.5 mm76.5 mm
FramePlasticPlastic
BackPlasticPlastic
Ingress protectionIP53—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx3—
ColoursKnight Black, Aurora BlueDark grey, Twilight purple
Display
Screen size6.8″6.8″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)1,080 px720 px
Resolution (height)2,460 px1,600 px
Pixel density396 ppi260 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness580 nits450 nits
Screen-to-body ratio84.7%85.6%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 6020Mediatek MT6765 Helio G37
Chip makerMediaTekMediaTek
Process7 nm12 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.2 GHz2.3 GHz
GPUMali-G57 MC2PowerVR GE8320
Memory
RAM8 GB6 GB
Storage (max)128 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage type—eMMC 5.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.6f/1.8
Main sensor size1/2.55"1/2.55"
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,010 mAh
Battery type—Li-Po
Wired charging18 W18 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.1
NFCNoYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Software
OS at launchAndroid 13Android 13
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceXOS 13—
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