General
| Name | TCL 40 SE | Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Date | 5 Jan 2023 | 7 Aug 2019 |
| Brand | TCL | Samsung |
| Colors | Dark grey, Twilight purple | Aura Glow, Aura White, Aura Black, Aura Blue |
| Models | - | SM-N975F, SM-N975U, SM-N9750, SM-N975U1, SM-N975W, SM-N975N, SM-N975X, SCV45 |
Display
| Display Size | 6.75 Inches | 6.8 Inches |
|---|---|---|
| Display Type | IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ) | Dynamic AMOLED, HDR10+ |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels | 1440 x 3040 pixels |
| Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 60Hz |
| Display Protection | - | Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19:9 |
| Stylus Support | No | Yes |
| Features | 85.6% (screen to body ratio), 260 ppi | 91.0% (screen to body ratio), 498 ppi |
Platform
| Operating System | Android 13, TCL UI 5.0 | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G37 (12 nm) | Exynos 9825 (7 nm) - EMEA/LATAM, Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) - USA/China |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M4 & 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A75 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) - EMEA/LATAM, Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) - USA/China |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G76 MP12 - EMEA/LATAM, Adreno 640 - USA/China |
Memory
| Ram | 4GB, 6GB | 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Ram Type | - | LPDDR4x |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 256GB, 512GB |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 3.0 |
| SD Card Slot | Yes | Yes |
Camera
| Type | Triple Camera | Triple Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, 1/2.55", 0.7µm | 12 MP, f/1.5-2.4, 27mm, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, OIS |
| Ultra Wide | - | 16 MP, f/2.2, 12mm, 1/3.1", 1.0µm |
| Telephoto | - | 12 MP, f/2.1, 52mm, 1/3.6", 1.0µm, OIS, 2x optical zoom |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4 | - |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4 | 0.3 MP, TOF 3D |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS |
| Features | HDR | auto-HDR, Super Steady video |
Front Camera
| Type | Single Camera | Single Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie | 8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm, 1/4", 1.12µm | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, 1/3", 1.22µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps |
| Features | HDR | Dual video call, Auto-HDR |
Battery
| Capacity | 5010 mAh | 4300 mAh |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Technology | Li-Po, non-removable | Li-Ion, non-removable |
| Charging Speed | 18W | 45W, PD3.0 |
| USB Type | Type C, USB 2.0 | Type C, USB 3.1 |
| Wireless Charging | No | 15W (Qi/PMA) |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | - | 4.5W |
Network
| Sim | Dual Sim | Dual Sim |
|---|---|---|
| Sim Type | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Technology | 4G | 4G |
| Bands | ||
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 5 | WiFi 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | V5.1 | V5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
Audio
| Loudspeaker | Stereo speakers | Stereo speakers |
|---|---|---|
| Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| Features | - | 32-bit/384kHz audio, Tuned by AKG |
Biometric
| Fingerprint | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Type | Capacitive Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner |
| Fingerprint Position | Side-Mounted | In-Display |
| Face Unlock | 2D Face Unlock | 2D Face Unlock |
Body
| Dimensions | 167.9 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm | 162.3 x 77.2 x 7.9 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | 196 g |
| Frame | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame |
| Back | Plastic Back | Glass Back |
| Back Protection | - | Gorilla Glass 6 |
| IP Rating | No | IP68 |
Others
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
|---|---|---|
| Features | - | Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support), ANT+ |
| SAR | - | 0.35 W/kg (head), 0.70 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | - | 0.19 W/kg (head), 1.40 W/kg (body) |
Benchmarks
| Antutu | - | 342208 (v7), 438622 (v8) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench | - | 10403 (v4.4), 2154 (v5.1) |
| GFX Bench | - | 24fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
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