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TCL 40 XL vs Tecno Spark 20C

What 40 XL does better (4) and where Spark 20C wins (5) — every spec side by side.

TCL 40 XL
TCL · 202340 XL
5.4Score
4 advantages≈ $150
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Tecno Spark 20C
Tecno · 2023Spark 20C
4.5Score
5 advantages≈ $150
5.1Display4.0
4.6Camera4.6
4.6Battery4.6
4.2Features3.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

40 XLSpark 20C
76.5 × 167.98.875.6 × 163.78.6
40 XLSpark 20CDifference
Height167.9 mm163.7 mm+4.2 mm
Width76.5 mm75.6 mm+0.9 mm
Thickness8.8 mm8.6 mm+0.2 mm
Weight195 g185 g+10 g

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

Why is 40 XL better than Spark 20C?

  1. eSIMYes · Spark 20C: No
  2. CPU frequency2.3 GHz vs 2.2 GHz+5%
  3. Screen size6.8″ vs 6.6″+2%
  4. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 vs Wi-Fi 4+25%

Why is Spark 20C better than 40 XL?

  1. Stereo speakersNo · 40 XL: Yes
  2. RAM6 GB vs 8 GB+33%
  3. Weight195 g vs 185 g+5%
  4. Pixel density260 ppi vs 267 ppi+3%
  5. Thickness8.8 mm vs 8.6 mm+2%
Specifications

Side by side

TCL 40 XLTCL 40 XL≈ $1505.4
Tecno Spark 20CTecno Spark 20C≈ $1504.5
Design
Weight195 g185 g
Thickness8.8 mm8.6 mm
Height167.9 mm163.7 mm
Width76.5 mm75.6 mm
FramePlasticPlastic
BackPlasticPlastic
ColoursDark GrayMystery White, Alpenglow Gold, Magic Skin, Gravity Black
Display
Screen size6.8″6.6″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px720 px
Resolution (height)1,600 px1,612 px
Pixel density260 ppi267 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness—450 nits
Screen-to-body ratio85.6%84.6%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6765 Helio G37Mediatek Helio G36
Chip makerMediaTekMediaTek
Process12 nm12 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.3 GHz2.2 GHz
GPUPowerVR GE8320PowerVR GE8320
AnTuTu score—195,539
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)—781
Memory
RAM6 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage type—eMMC 5.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main sensor size—1/2.8"
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Po
Wired charging18 W18 W
Charged in 30 min—38%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoNo
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth5.15
NFCNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C
USB version22
Satellite navigation—GLONASS, GALILEO
Features
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
BarometerYes—
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 13Android 13
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—HiOS 12.6
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