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TCL 30 XL vs TCL 40 XL

What 30 XL does better (3) and where 40 XL wins (10) — every spec side by side.

TCL 30 XL
TCL · 202230 XL
5.2Score
3 advantages≈ $160
vs
TCL 40 XL
TCL · 202340 XL
5.4Score
10 advantages≈ $150
Higher score
4.4Display5.1
6.2Camera4.6
4.6Battery4.6
2.9Features4.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

30 XL40 XL
77 × 172.29.176.5 × 167.98.8
30 XL40 XLDifference
Height172.2 mm167.9 mm+4.3 mm
Width77 mm76.5 mm+0.5 mm
Thickness9.1 mm8.8 mm+0.3 mm
Weight204 g195 g+9 g

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

Why is 30 XL better than 40 XL?

  1. Rear cameras2 vs 12×
  2. Ultra-wide cameraYes · 40 XL: No
  3. Selfie camera13 MP vs 8 MP+62%

Why is 40 XL better than 30 XL?

  1. Storage (max)64 GB vs 256 GB4×
  2. Refresh rate60 Hz vs 90 Hz+50%
  3. Storage (base)64 GB vs 128 GB2×
  4. eSIMNo · 30 XL: Yes
  5. Dual SIMNo · 30 XL: Yes
  6. CPU frequency2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz+15%
  7. Weight204 g vs 195 g+5%
  8. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 vs Wi-Fi 5+25%
  9. Thickness9.1 mm vs 8.8 mm+3%
  10. Screen-to-body ratio83.3% vs 85.6%+3%
Specifications

Side by side

TCL 30 XLTCL 30 XL≈ $1605.2
TCL 40 XLTCL 40 XL≈ $1505.4
Design
Weight204 g195 g
Thickness9.1 mm8.8 mm
Height172.2 mm167.9 mm
Width77 mm76.5 mm
FramePlasticPlastic
BackPlasticPlastic
ColoursDark BlueDark Gray
Display
Screen size6.8″6.8″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px720 px
Resolution (height)1,640 px1,600 px
Pixel density263 ppi260 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz90 Hz
Screen-to-body ratio83.3%85.6%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6762V Helio A25Mediatek MT6765 Helio G37
Chip makerMediaTekMediaTek
Process12 nm12 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2 GHz2.3 GHz
GPUPowerVR GE8320PowerVR GE8320
Memory
RAM6 GB6 GB
Storage (max)64 GB256 GB
Storage (base)64 GB128 GB
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.9—
Rear cameras21
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera13 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
Wired charging18 W18 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5G—No
eSIMNoYes
Dual SIMNoYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5.1
NFCNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorRearSide
Barometer—Yes
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximityFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Software
OS at launchAndroid 12Android 13
PlatformAndroidAndroid

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