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TCL 30 XE 5G vs TCL 40 XE

What 30 XE 5G does better (0) and where 40 XE wins (3) — every spec side by side.

TCL 30 XE 5G
TCL · 202230 XE 5G
4.9Score
0 advantages≈ $180
vs
TCL 40 XE
TCL · 202340 XE
5.3Score
3 advantages≈ $110
Higher score
4.4Display4.7
3.4Camera3.4
3.0Battery4.6
5.0Features5.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

30 XE 5G40 XE
74.9 × 164.1975.4 × 164.5
30 XE 5G40 XEDifference
Height164.1 mm164.5 mm−0.4 mm
Width74.9 mm75.4 mm−0.5 mm
Weight195 g195 g=

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

Why is 30 XE 5G better than 40 XE?

30 XE 5G has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is 40 XE better than 30 XE 5G?

  1. Battery capacity4,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+11%
  2. Thickness9 mm vs 0 mm
  3. Dual SIMNo · 30 XE 5G: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

TCL 30 XE 5GTCL 30 XE 5G≈ $1804.9
TCL 40 XETCL 40 XE≈ $1105.3
Design
Weight195 g195 g
Thickness9 mm0 mm
Height164.1 mm164.5 mm
Width74.9 mm75.4 mm
FramePlasticPlastic
BackPlasticPlastic
Glass protectionDragontrail Glass—
ColoursShadow BlackStarlight Black
Display
Screen size6.5″6.6″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px720 px
Resolution (height)1,600 px1,612 px
Pixel density269 ppi269 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Screen-to-body ratio83.5%83.4%
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
RAM4 GB4 GB
Storage (max)64 GB64 GB
Storage (base)64 GB64 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera13 MP13 MP
Main camera aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Main sensor size1/3.0"1/3.0"
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Ion
Wired charging18 W18 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMNoYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.1
NFCNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorRearSide
BarometerYes—
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass, gyro, barometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
SAR (head)—1.38 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 11Android 13
PlatformAndroidAndroid
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