The TCL 40R 5G is an entry-level smartphone equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor. It features a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate. The screen includes a dewdrop notch housing the front camera.
This device runs on Android 12 with TCL’s custom UI 4.0 layered on top. It comes with 4GB of RAM and offers two internal storage options: 64GB and 128GB, both expandable via microSD card. The phone supports either single or dual SIM configurations.
In terms of cameras, the TCL 40R 5G has a triple rear camera setup.The primary sensor is 50 megapixels, accompanied by a 2-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. An LED flash is positioned alongside the rear cameras. The front-facing camera is an 8-megapixel sensor designed for selfies and video calls.
The device includes a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for biometric security. It is indeed powered by a 5,000mAh battery, which supports standard charging speeds. Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.Sensors on the phone include an accelerometer, proximity sensor, and ambient light sensor.
The TCL 40R 5G is available in two color variants: Starlight Black and Stardust Purple. Its price is approximately $237, positioning it within the budget segment of 5G smartphones.
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 | LTE Band: LTE |
5G Network Bands |
T771K and T771K1: n1 / 3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/78 T771A: n7 / 28/66/71/78 T771H: n1 / 3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/77/78 (n77 only for Thailand) |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE, 5G |
Also Known As |
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Dimensions | 164.5 x 75.4 x 9 mm |
Weight | 192 grams |
Build | Glass front / Plastic back and frame |
SIM Type | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Display Type | IPS touchscreen / 16M colors / 90Hz refresh / 400 nits brightness |
Size | 6.6 inches, (84.41% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (267 ppi density) |
Operating System | Android 12 with TCL UI 4.0 |
Chipset | MediaTek MT6833 Dimensity 700 5G (7 nm) |
CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
RAM + ROM | 4GB + 64GB / 4GB + 128GB |
Card Slot | Yes, up to 512 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 / Digital zoom / Touch focus / Face detection |
Video Resolution | 1080@30fps, 720p@30fps, |
Camera Type | Single Lens |
Camera Sensor(s) | 8-megapixel |
Camera Features | Autofocus / Panorama / HDR |
Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
Speaker Location | Chin, below display |
Audio Jack Type | Yes, 3.5mm audio jack, |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE |
NFC | |
GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS |
FM Radio | Yes, FM Radio |
Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery |
Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Box Contents | Charging Brick / USB cable |
Note: Specifications may not be 100% accurate.