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TCL 40 SE

TCL 40 SE
₦164,400
Brand: TCL
Category: Smartphones
  • Display 6.75 inch 720 x 1600 pixels HD+ display
  • Camera 50MP Triple Camera / 8MP front
  • Memory 4/6GB RAM with 128/256GB ROM
  • Platform Helio G37 / Android 13

Our Rating

Ratings from experts

8.5
  • Design, Built Quality 7 / 10
  • Display Quality 9 / 10
  • Camera Quality 9 / 10
  • Audio & Multimedia 7 / 10
  • OS and Usability 9 / 10
  • Battery Performance 10 / 10

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.

Full Specifications

NETWORK

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

LAUNCH

Also Known As -
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BODY

Dimensions ---
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

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)

PLATFORM

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

MEMORY

RAM + ROM 4GB + 128GB / 6GB + 256
Card Slot Yes, up to 256 GB via microSD card (uses dedicated slot)

MAIN CAMERA

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

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type Single Lens
Camera Sensor(s) 8-megapixel
Camera Features f/2.0 aperture / HDR
Video Resolution 1080p@30fps

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes
Speaker Location Chin, below display
Audio Jack Type Yes, 3.5mm audio jack,

CONNECTIVITY

Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
GPS Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS
FM Radio No

BATTERY

Battery Capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5010mAh battery

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Box Contents Charging Brick / USB cable

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