TCL 40R has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G has better resolution of 1650 x 720 than TCL 40R which has resolution of 1612 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | TCL 40R | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 6.88 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 32 MP |
| Price | Rs. 18999 | Rs. 7999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is October 26, 2022. The cost of TCL 40R is Rs. 18999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 21, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G is Rs. 7999.
TCL 40R has screen size of 6.6 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G's 6.88 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS Screen Type. TCL's phone has display density of 267 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 262 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, TCL's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 84.4% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 84.1%. TCL 40R has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
TCL 40R's larger 4 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G's lower 3 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
TCL 40R's 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G'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.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 15 version.
| Name | TCL 40R | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 40R | 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 | October 26, 2022 | March 21, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, 15W Charger, Type C USB Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.4 x 164.5 x 9 mm | 77.8 x 171.7 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 193 g |
| Colors | Stardust Purple, Starlight Black | Jaisalmer Gold, Pondicherry Blue, Just Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.88 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 267 PPI | ~ 262 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.4% | ~ 84.1% |
| Features | 600nits Peak Brightness, TUV Eye Care Triple Certification | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | Yes, upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA | |
| 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, compass | 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, 2 Android Major Updates, 4 Years of Security Patch Updates | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF 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) 1/4", 1.12µm Punch Hole | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v15 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G | Unisoc T7250 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | 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 | Yes | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5200 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |