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Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC vs TCL 40 XE

What Hot 30 Play NFC does better (9) and where 40 XE wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Infinix Hot 30 Play NFC
Infinix · 2023Hot 30 Play NFC
5.3Score
9 advantages
vs
TCL 40 XE
TCL · 202340 XE
5.3Score
5 advantages≈ $110
Higher score
5.0Display4.7
3.7Camera3.4
7.0Battery4.6
5.0Features5.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

Hot 30 Play NFC40 XE
77.5 × 170.68.675.4 × 164.5
Hot 30 Play NFC40 XEDifference
Height170.6 mm164.5 mm+6.1 mm
Width77.5 mm75.4 mm+2.1 mm
Weight205 g195 g+10 g

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

Why is Hot 30 Play NFC better than 40 XE?

  1. RAM8 GB vs 4 GB2×
  2. Storage (max)128 GB vs 64 GB2×
  3. NFCYes · 40 XE: No
  4. Battery capacity6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+20%
  5. Main camera16 MP vs 13 MP+23%
  6. Storage (base)128 GB vs 64 GB2×
  7. CPU frequency2.3 GHz vs 2.2 GHz+5%
  8. Screen size6.8″ vs 6.6″+4%
  9. Main camera aperturef/1.8 vs f/2.2+22%

Why is 40 XE better than Hot 30 Play NFC?

  1. 5GNo · Hot 30 Play NFC: Yes
  2. Thickness8.6 mm vs 0 mm
  3. Process12 nm vs 7 nm+71%
  4. Weight205 g vs 195 g+5%
  5. Pixel density263 ppi vs 269 ppi+2%
Specifications

Side by side

TCL 40 XETCL 40 XE≈ $1105.3
Design
Weight205 g195 g
Thickness8.6 mm0 mm
Height170.6 mm164.5 mm
Width77.5 mm75.4 mm
FramePlasticPlastic
BackPlasticPlastic
ColoursMirage Black, Blade White, Bora PurpleStarlight Black
Display
Screen size6.8″6.6″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px720 px
Resolution (height)1,640 px1,612 px
Pixel density263 ppi269 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness500 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio83.5%83.4%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6765 Helio G37Mediatek Dimensity 700
Chip makerMediaTekMediaTek
Process12 nm7 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.3 GHz2.2 GHz
GPUPowerVR GE8320Mali-G57 MC2
AnTuTu score179,682—
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)881—
Memory
RAM8 GB4 GB
Storage (max)128 GB64 GB
Storage (base)128 GB64 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera16 MP13 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/2.2
Main sensor size—1/3.0"
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity6,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Ion
Wired charging18 W18 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth55.1
NFCYesNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEOGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
SAR (head)—1.38 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 13Android 13
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceXOS 12.6—
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