TCL 40 SE vs Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both TCL 40 SE and Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 1650 x 720 than TCL 40 SE which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | TCL 40 SE | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.75 in | 6.88 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5010 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 32 MP |
| Price | Rs. 13990 | Rs. 7499 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 05, 2023. The cost of TCL 40 SE is Rs. 13990. The launch Date of the second phone is March 21, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 7499.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.88 inches in comparison to TCL 40 SE's 6.75 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS Screen Type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 262 PPI & TCL's phone has only 260 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, TCL's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 84.1%. TCL 40 SE has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 4 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
TCL 40 SE's 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 32 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on 15 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | TCL 40 SE | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 40SE | 25028RN03I |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 05, 2023 | March 21, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, 15W Charger, Type C USB Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.5 x 167.9 x 8.5 mm | 77.8 x 171.7 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 193 g |
| Colors | Dark grey, Twilight purple | Jaisalmer Gold, Pondicherry Blue, Just Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.75 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.88 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 260 PPI | ~ 262 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90% | ~ 84.1% |
| Features | 450 nits (Typ.) | 600nits Peak Brightness, TUV Eye Care Triple Certification |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | Yes, upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QSS | GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | accelerometer, proximity | Virtual Proximity Sensor, Virtual Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP52 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1, 2 Android Major Updates, 4 Years of Security Patch Updates |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 32 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, panorama | Photo Mode, Ultra HD Mode, Portrait Mode, Night Mode, Timelapse, Video |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v15 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G37 | Unisoc T7250 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5010 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5200 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |