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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.