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The TCL 40 SE is in our catalog but no UK retailer currently stocks it.

Spec scores Under £200 Phones · 108 phones

Performance 0.7 /5 Basic

Display 1.9 /5 Basic

Rear Camera 1.1 /5 Basic

Front Camera 1.8 /5 Basic

Battery 2.4 /5 Average

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Media lovers and everyday users who want a large, smooth display, stereo speakers, and plenty of storage without spending a premium.

Large 6.75-inch HD+ display with a fluid 90Hz refresh rate
Dual stereo speakers for an immersive audio experience
High-resolution 50MP triple rear camera system

TCL 40 SE

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TCL 40 SE vs TCL 40 NXTPAPER — Key Differences

Feature	TCL 40 SE	TCL 40 NXTPAPER
Display Tech	6.75″ HD+ standard LCD	6.78″ FHD+ matte NXTPAPER LCD
Refresh Rate	90Hz	90Hz
Processor	MediaTek Helio G37	MediaTek Helio G88
Main Camera	50MP Triple	50MP Triple
Front Camera	8MP	32MP
Charging	18W wired	33W wired

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the TCL 40 SE good for watching videos?

Yes, the TCL 40 SE is excellent for media consumption. It features a large 6.75-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals, and it includes dual stereo speakers, which is a rare and welcome feature in this price range.

Does the TCL 40 SE have a good camera?

The TCL 40 SE boasts a 50MP main rear camera that takes sharp and detailed photos, especially in good lighting. It also includes 2MP macro and 2MP depth sensors for close-up shots and portrait effects, plus an 8MP front camera for selfies.

Does the TCL 40 SE support fast charging?

Yes, the TCL 40 SE comes with a 5,010mAh battery that supports 18W wired fast charging, helping you top up the large battery relatively quickly.

Does the TCL 40 SE have NFC for contactless payments?

NFC support on the TCL 40 SE is region-dependent. If you require contactless payments via Google Wallet, it is recommended to check the specific model details with your local retailer or network provider.

Should I get the TCL 40 SE or the TCL 40 NXTPAPER?

The TCL 40 NXTPAPER is a more premium device. While the 40 SE focuses on a large standard screen and stereo speakers, the 40 NXTPAPER features a higher-resolution FHD+ display with TCL's specialized matte, glare-free NXTPAPER technology, reducing eye strain. The NXTPAPER also offers faster 33W charging and a superior 32MP selfie camera. If display comfort and faster charging are priorities, the NXTPAPER is better; otherwise, the 40 SE offers great value. Compare TCL 40 NXTPAPER deals.

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TCL 40 SE Specifications

Spec Scores

Under £200 Phones · 108 phones

Helio G37
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)

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14%

Avg

22%

Best

38%

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14%

Avg

45%

Best

100%

Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.

6.75 inches
720 x 1600 pixels
IPS, 90Hz, 450 nits peak

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This phone

38%

Avg

40%

Best

85%

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This phone

38%

Avg

60%

Best

100%

Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.

Single camera setup
50 MP main camera
1080p video recording

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This phone

21%

Avg

26%

Best

49%

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This phone

21%

Avg

39%

Best

90%

Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.

8 MP front camera
1080p selfie video

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35%

Avg

36%

Best

80%

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35%

Avg

55%

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92%

Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.

5,010 mAh
18W wired

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47%

Avg

49%

Best

79%

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47%

Avg

52%

Best

100%

Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.

General

Dimensions

167.9 x 76.5 x 8.5

Weight

190 g

SIM

Nano-SIM

Operating System

Android 13, TCL UI 5.0

Colours

Dark grey, Twilight purple

Radio

Unspecified

Body

Dark grey, Twilight purple

Camera

Primary Camera Megapixels

Primary Camera Video

1080@30fs

Third Camera

50 , f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF 2 (macro) Auxiliary lens

Selfie Camera Features

HDR

Primary Selfie Camera

8 , f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm

Video Resolution

1080

Selfie Video Resolution

1080@30fs

Display

Type

IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ)

Display Size

6.75

Display Resolution

720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)

CPU & Memory

Chipset

Helio G37

GPU

PowerVR GE8320

CPU

Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)

Memory Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Internal Storage

128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers

3.5mm Jack

Yes

Connectivity & Data

2G

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - T610K

4G

1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 13, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - T610K

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/75 Mbps

Network Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.1, A2DP, LE

USB

USB Type-C 2.0

NFC

Yes (T610K, T610K2, T610P, T610P2)

GPS

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Battery

5010

Charging

18W wired

Other

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity