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TCL 40 SE vs Xiaomi Redmi 13R

What 40 SE does better (8) and where Redmi 13R wins (5) — every spec side by side.

TCL 40 SE
TCL · 202340 SE
6.0Score
8 advantages≈ $130
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Xiaomi Redmi 13R
Xiaomi · 2023Redmi 13R
5.2Score
5 advantages≈ $140
4.2Display4.9
4.6Camera4.1
5.8Battery4.6
6.2Features4.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

40 SERedmi 13R
76.5 × 167.98.577.9 × 168.18.2
40 SERedmi 13RDifference
Height167.9 mm168.1 mm−0.2 mm
Width76.5 mm77.9 mm−1.4 mm
Thickness8.5 mm8.2 mm+0.3 mm
Weight190 g195 g−5 g

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

Why is 40 SE better than Redmi 13R?

  1. RAM6 GB vs 4 GB+50%
  2. Storage (max)256 GB vs 128 GB2×
  3. NFCYes · Redmi 13R: No
  4. Stereo speakersYes · Redmi 13R: No
  5. CPU frequency2.3 GHz vs 2.2 GHz+5%
  6. Weight190 g vs 195 g+3%
  7. Selfie camera8 MP vs 5 MP+60%
  8. Screen-to-body ratio85.6% vs 83.8%+2%

Why is Redmi 13R better than 40 SE?

  1. 5GNo · 40 SE: Yes
  2. Peak brightness450 nits vs 600 nits+33%
  3. Process12 nm vs 6 nm2×
  4. Bluetooth5.1 vs 5.3+4%
  5. Thickness8.5 mm vs 8.2 mm+4%
Specifications

Side by side

TCL 40 SETCL 40 SE≈ $1306.0
Xiaomi Redmi 13RXiaomi Redmi 13R≈ $1405.2
Design
Weight190 g195 g
Thickness8.5 mm8.2 mm
Height167.9 mm168.1 mm
Width76.5 mm77.9 mm
FramePlastic—
BackPlastic—
Ingress protection—IP52
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx2
Glass protection—Corning Gorilla Glass
ColoursDark grey, Twilight purpleBlack, Green, Purple
Display
Screen size6.8″6.7″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px720 px
Resolution (height)1,600 px1,600 px
Pixel density260 ppi260 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness450 nits600 nits
Screen-to-body ratio85.6%83.8%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6765 Helio G37Mediatek Dimensity 6100+
Chip makerMediaTekMediaTek
Process12 nm6 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.3 GHz2.2 GHz
GPUPowerVR GE8320Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
RAM6 GB4 GB
Storage (max)256 GB128 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1UFS 2.2
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Main sensor size1/2.55"—
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP5 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,010 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-Po—
Wired charging18 W18 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.3
NFCYesNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximityFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 13Android 13
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—MIUI 14
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