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Lava Blaze 1X vs TCL 40 SE

What Blaze 1X does better (4) and where 40 SE wins (9) — every spec side by side.

Lava Blaze 1X
Lava · 2023Blaze 1X
5.4Score
4 advantages
vs
TCL 40 SE
TCL · 202340 SE
6.0Score
9 advantages≈ $130
Higher score
4.5Display4.2
4.6Camera4.6
4.0Battery5.8
5.0Features6.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

Blaze 1X40 SE
76.4 × 165.38.976.5 × 167.98.5
Blaze 1X40 SEDifference
Height165.3 mm167.9 mm−2.6 mm
Width76.4 mm76.5 mm−0.1 mm
Thickness8.9 mm8.5 mm+0.4 mm
Weight207 g190 g+17 g

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

Why is Blaze 1X better than 40 SE?

  1. 5GYes · 40 SE: No
  2. Rear cameras3 vs 13×
  3. Process7 nm vs 12 nm+71%
  4. Pixel density270 ppi vs 260 ppi+4%

Why is 40 SE better than Blaze 1X?

  1. Storage (max)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
  2. NFCNo · Blaze 1X: Yes
  3. Stereo speakersNo · Blaze 1X: Yes
  4. Wired charging15 W vs 18 W+20%
  5. Weight207 g vs 190 g+9%
  6. CPU frequency2.2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz+5%
  7. Screen size6.5″ vs 6.8″+4%
  8. Screen-to-body ratio80.8% vs 85.6%+6%
  9. Thickness8.9 mm vs 8.5 mm+5%
Specifications

Side by side

TCL 40 SETCL 40 SE≈ $1306.0
Design
Weight207 g190 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.5 mm
Height165.3 mm167.9 mm
Width76.4 mm76.5 mm
Frame—Plastic
Back—Plastic
ColoursGlass Blue, Glass GreenDark grey, Twilight purple
Display
Screen size6.5″6.8″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px720 px
Resolution (height)1,600 px1,600 px
Pixel density270 ppi260 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness—450 nits
Screen-to-body ratio80.8%85.6%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 700Mediatek MT6765 Helio G37
Chip makerMediaTekMediaTek
Process7 nm12 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.2 GHz2.3 GHz
GPUMali-G57 MC2PowerVR GE8320
Memory
RAM6 GB6 GB
Storage (max)128 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2eMMC 5.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera aperture—f/1.8
Main sensor size—1/2.55"
Rear cameras31
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,010 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging15 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 navigation—GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Software
OS at launchAndroid 12Android 13
PlatformAndroidAndroid
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