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TCL 40 X

TCL 40 X

Brand: TCL
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.56" Inch
  • Camera: 50MP (1080p)
  • RAM: 4GB RAM
  • Processor: Dimensity 700
  • Battery: 5000mAh
  • Launch Date: 2023, June
  • Storage: 64GB storage, microSDXC
  • OS: Android 13, TCL UI
  • Body: 195g, 9mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 - USA
4G bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 13, 25, 26, 41, 66, 71 - USA
5G bands 2, 5, 66, 77 SA/NSA
Speed HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced 2023, February 26
Status Available. Released 2023, June

Body

Dimensions 164.5 x 75.4 x 9 mm (6.48 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
Weight 195 g (6.88 oz)
Build Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
SIM Nano-SIM
ยท Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type IPS LCD, 90Hz
Size 6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~83.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)

Platform

OS Android 13, TCL UI
Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2

Memory

Card slot microSDXC
Internal 64GB 4GB RAM

Main Camera

Primary Camera 50 MP, (wide), PDAF
Second Camera 2 MP (macro)
Auxiliary lens
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 8 MP, (wide)
Video 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes, with dual speakers
3.5mm jack Yes

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS
NFC No
Radio Unspecified
USB USB Type-C 2.0

Features

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

Battery

Type Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging 18W wired

Misc

Colors Black
Models T609M
Price About 190 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

6
  • Design 6 / 10
  • Display 6 / 10
  • Camera 6 / 10
  • Auto Focus 6 / 10
  • Image Quality 5 / 10
  • Performance 5 / 10
  • Features 5 / 10
  • Connectivity 7 / 10
  • Call Quality 7 / 10
  • Multimedia 5 / 10
  • Usability 7 / 10
  • Video Quality 5 / 10
  • Battery 8 / 10

PROS

  1. Provides affordable 5G connectivity for budget-conscious users.
  2. Features a 90Hz refresh rate display for smoother scrolling.
  3. Includes a 50MP main camera that takes decent photos in good lighting.
  4. Boasts a long-lasting 5,000mAh battery that easily lasts over a day.
  5. Equipped with a 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio convenience.
  6. Supports expandable storage via a dedicated microSD card slot.
  7. Features NXTVISION display technology for improved color and contrast.
  8. Offers reliable and fast side-mounted fingerprint recognition.
  9. Comes with a relatively clean, lightweight Android 13 software experience.
  10. Solid, durable, and comfortable design for daily handling.

CONS

  1. The 6.56-inch display is limited to 720p resolution rather than Full HD+.
  2. Does not offer major Android OS updates, leaving it stuck on Android 13.
  3. Only two years of security patches are provided, limiting its longevity.
  4. Performance can feel sluggish due to the aging Dimensity 700 processor.
  5. The 4GB of RAM feels inadequate, limiting multitasking capabilities.
  6. Camera performance significantly drops in low-light conditions.
  7. No NFC support for contactless payments like Google Wallet.
  8. The 18W charging speed is slow compared to competitors.
  9. Large bezels around the display give it a dated look.
  10. The 64GB internal storage is quite low for modern app and media storage

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