TCL 40 SE
The TCL 40 SE is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Mediatek MT6765 Helio G37 (12 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, with a 5,010 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2023).
2023 · Lower-mid-range · Android 13ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓Long 5,010 mAh battery, easily lasts a full day
✓6.75" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Entry-level Mediatek MT6765 Helio G37 (12 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
⚠️ Not ideal for
Mobile gamingHeavy multitasking
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio G37 (12 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
RAM
4GB | 6GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
260 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ)
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
Good detail in daylight conditions
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
5,010 mAh
Solid day-to-day battery life
Weight
190g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
167.9 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm (6.61 x 3.01 x 0.33 in)
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Colors
Dark grey, Twilight purple
