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Lava Blaze 2 5G vs TCL 40 SE

What Blaze 2 5G does better (3) and where 40 SE wins (8) — every spec side by side.

Lava Blaze 2 5G
Lava · 2023Blaze 2 5G
5.5Score
3 advantages≈ $120
vs
TCL 40 SE
TCL · 202340 SE
6.0Score
8 advantages≈ $130
Higher score
4.5Display4.2
4.6Camera4.6
4.6Battery5.8
5.0Features6.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

Blaze 2 5G40 SE
76 × 164.28.576.5 × 167.98.5
Blaze 2 5G40 SEDifference
Height164.2 mm167.9 mm−3.7 mm
Width76 mm76.5 mm−0.5 mm
Thickness8.5 mm8.5 mm=
Weight203 g190 g+13 g

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

Why is Blaze 2 5G better than 40 SE?

  1. 5GYes · 40 SE: No
  2. Process7 nm vs 12 nm+71%
  3. Pixel density267 ppi vs 260 ppi+3%

Why is 40 SE better than Blaze 2 5G?

  1. Storage (max)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
  2. NFCNo · Blaze 2 5G: Yes
  3. Stereo speakersNo · Blaze 2 5G: Yes
  4. Storage (base)64 GB vs 128 GB2×
  5. Weight203 g vs 190 g+7%
  6. CPU frequency2.2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz+5%
  7. Screen size6.6″ vs 6.8″+3%
  8. Screen-to-body ratio83.3% vs 85.6%+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Lava Blaze 2 5GLava Blaze 2 5G≈ $1205.5
TCL 40 SETCL 40 SE≈ $1306.0
Design
Weight203 g190 g
Thickness8.5 mm8.5 mm
Height164.2 mm167.9 mm
Width76 mm76.5 mm
Frame—Plastic
Back—Plastic
ColoursGlass Blue, Glass Black, Glass LavenderDark grey, Twilight purple
Display
Screen size6.6″6.8″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px720 px
Resolution (height)1,600 px1,600 px
Pixel density267 ppi260 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness—450 nits
Screen-to-body ratio83.3%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
RAM6 GB6 GB
Storage (max)128 GB256 GB
Storage (base)64 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 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 typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging18 W18 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth55.1
NFCNoYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGLONASSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Software
OS at launchAndroid 13Android 13
PlatformAndroidAndroid
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