The TCL 40 SE is an Android smartphone initially launched in Thailand. It features a 6.75-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. The screen includes a U-shaped notch at the top center for the front camera.The device is powered by the MediaTek Helio G37 chipset, wich has an octa-core CPU clocked at up to 2.3 GHz. Graphics processing is handled by the powervr GE8320 GPU. The phone is available with either 4 GB or 6 GB of RAM, paired with 128 GB or 256 GB of internal storage. Storage can be expanded via a microSD card.
On the rear, the TCL 40 SE has a triple-camera setup. The primary sensor is a 50-megapixel shooter, accompanied by a 2-megapixel depth sensor and a 2-megapixel macro lens. An LED flash is positioned alongside the cameras. The front-facing camera has an 8-megapixel sensor for selfies and video calls.The device does not include a physical fingerprint scanner but supports facial recognition for biometric security. It supports dual 4G SIM cards. The battery capacity is 5010 mAh, and it supports 18W fast charging. The TCL 40 SE runs on Android 13 out of the box.
Additional features include standard connectivity options and basic sensors, though specific sensor details are not highlighted. The phone targets entry-level users requiring essential smartphone functions with moderate performance and camera capabilities.
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Network Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 and SIM 2 (dual-SIM |
| 3G Network Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network Bands | 4G LTE Band: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 38, 41, 66, 71 |
| 5G Network Bands | Does not support 5G network |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE |
| Also Known As |
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| Weight | --- |
| Build |
Glass front / Plastic back / Plastic frame - Water-repellent coating |
| SIM Type | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Display Type | IPS touchscreen / 16M colors / 90Hz refresh |
| Size | 6.75 inches, (82.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (262 ppi density) |
| Operating System | Android 13 with TCL UI |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G37 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 |
| RAM + ROM | 4GB + 128GB / 6GB + 256 |
| Card Slot | Yes, up to 256 GB via microSD card (uses dedicated slot) |
| Camera Type | Triple Lenses |
| Camera Sensor(s) |
Main: 50MP, f/1.8 aperture, PDAF Depth: 2 MP, f/2.4, br/>Macro: 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Camera Features |
Autofocus / Continuous shooting / Digital zoom / HDR Touch focus / Face detection |
| Video Resolution | 1080p@30/60fps |
| Camera Type | Single Lens |
| Camera Sensor(s) | 8-megapixel |
| Camera Features | f/2.0 aperture / HDR |
| Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Speaker Location | Chin, below display |
| Audio Jack Type | Yes, 3.5mm audio jack, |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | |
| GPS | Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| FM Radio | No |
| Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 5010mAh battery |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Box Contents | Charging Brick / USB cable |
Note: Specifications may not be 100% accurate.