TCL 405 vs TCL 40 SE
Side-by-side specs, benchmarks and the SpecEagle AI verdict.
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AI Verdict
The TCL 40 SE takes the overall edge with a 54/100 to 52/100 SpecEagle score, leading on Display, Performance, Camera, Battery, Build, Value. The TCL 405 counters on Software.
SpecEagle subscores
56
Display
60
40
Performance
46
50
Camera
54
76
Battery
80
60
Software
0
0
Build
58
0
Value
64
Category wins: TCL 405 1 · 6 TCL 40 SE
Benchmarks
Test
A · TCL
B · TCL
AnTuTu v9
60,000
130,000▲
Geekbench 6 Single
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320
Full specifications
A · TCL
B · TCL
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 90 Hz, NXTVISION
Size
6.6"
6.75 inches
Resolution
1612 x 720
1,600 × 720 px (HD+)
A · TCL
B · TCL
Main
8 MP
50 MP, f/1.8
Front
5 MP
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Macro
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2 MP
Selfie
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5 MP
A · TCL
B · TCL
Chipset
MT6761
MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm)
RAM
2 GB
4 GB
Storage
32 GB
128 GB · microSD
A · TCL
B · TCL
Capacity
5,000 mAh
5,010 mAh
Charging
10 W
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Wired
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15 W
A · TCL
B · TCL
Body
Plastic
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Weight
190 g
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A · TCL
B · TCL
Launch OS
Android 12 Go
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A · TCL
B · TCL
SD card
Yes
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Choose TCL 405 if…
- $90 sub-$100 entry.
- 6.6" big screen.
- 5,000 mAh.
- Android Go for low-RAM ok.
Choose TCL 40 SE if…
- NXTVISION display tuning punches above sticker.
- 5,010 mAh battery.
- 90 Hz on a budget LCD.
- microSD + jack.