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TCL 40 XL

Name: TCL 40 XL
Brand: TCL

The TCL 40 XL is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Mediatek MT6765 Helio G37 (12 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, with a 5,000 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2023).

2023 · Lower-mid-range · Android 13

Overall

B+

Performance

Display

Battery

Camera

Charging

Software

ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.

⚡ Quick Specs

Size6.75" · 167.9 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm (6.61 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)

ChipsetMediatek MT6765 Helio G37 (12 nm)

RAM4GB | 6GB

Storage128GB | 256GB

Main Camera50 MP · LED flash

⚖️ Compare With

✓︎ Pros

✓Long 5,000 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

ℹ️ Overview

Status

Available

Announced

2023, February 26

⚙️ 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)

GPU

PowerVR GE8320

Android 13, TCL UI

RAM

4GB | 6GB

Fine for everyday apps

Storage

128GB | 256GB

Memory Card

microSDXC

💻 Display

Size

6.75"

Resolution

720×1600

Sharpness

260 ppi

Pixels visible at normal viewing distance

Panel

IPS LCD, 90Hz

IPS: accurate colours, good brightness

📷 Camera

Main Camera

50 MP

Good detail in daylight conditions

Multi-Camera Setup

50 MP, (wide), PDAF 2 MP (macro) Auxiliary lens

Main Video

1080p@30fps

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama

Selfie

8 MP

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps

🔋 Battery

Capacity

5,000 mAh

Solid day-to-day battery life

Type

Li-Ion 5000 mAh

Charging

18W wired

📱 Design & Build

Weight

195g

Balanced size and weight

Dimensions

167.9 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm (6.61 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)

Build

Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back

SIM

· Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Colors

Dark Gray

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

📶 Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

Speed

HSPA, LTE

2G Bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G Bands

HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 - USA

📡 Connectivity

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.1, A2DP, LE

NFC

GPS

USB

USB Type-C 2.0

🔊 Sound

3.5mm Jack

Yes

Loudspeaker

Yes, with dual speakers

Radio

FM radio

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

No, the TCL 40 XL does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.

Yes, the TCL 40 XL supports eSIM.

No, the TCL 40 XL does not have NFC.

No, the TCL 40 XL charges via cable only — no wireless charging.

Yes, up to 18W (18W wired).

Yes, the TCL 40 XL supports microSDXC expandable storage.

The TCL 40 XL SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.

Yes, the TCL 40 XL has a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Speaker setup: Yes, with dual speakers.

The TCL 40 XL ships with Android 13, TCL UI.

The TCL 40 XL uses USB Type-C 2.0.

The TCL 40 XL supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.

The TCL 40 XL has 5.1, A2DP, LE.

TCL 40 XL

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