At our company, we are committed to providing the best possible technology solutions to our customers, without breaking the bank. That’s why we’re excited to introduce you to the TCL 40SE and 40R5G – two of the best smartphones on the market today in terms of design, performance, battery life, and camera features, all at an affordable price point. We want to share with you all the details about these phones and how they can enhance your mobile experience.
Let’s start with the TCL 40SE. At just $169.99 USD, this phone is a great value for its price. It comes in two different colors: dark gray and twilight purple, both with a colorful, shimmery front cover that will definitely make you stand out. The phone boasts a 6.75-inch Next Vision display, a 50-megapixel AI triple camera, 256GB of storage, and 6GB of RAM. There are also two variants of this phone available: a 4+128GB version and a 6+256GB version, depending on your storage needs.

TCL 40SE Review: Long Battery Life and User-Friendly UI
One of the biggest advantages of the TCL 40SE is its massive 5010mAh battery, which can easily last you two days, even with heavy usage. The phone also runs on Android 13 and version 5 of TCL’s UI, which is intuitive and user-friendly. The device is powered by a MediaTek Helio G37 chip, which is efficient and provides enough power for everyday use and some light gaming.
The phone’s display is a compromise TCL has made to keep the price down, as it is only HD Plus, rather than full HD Plus. However, this does not mean that the phone’s display quality is poor; in fact, the lower resolution makes the phone run faster and smoother. The display also features Next Turbo, which helps the software and hardware work together more efficiently and can boost performance by up to 30%.

TCL 40SE Camera Review: Impressive Features for the Price
The camera on the TCL 40SE is also impressive for its price point. The main 50-megapixel camera uses AI scene detection to smartly enhance the subjects in your frame, and the phone has also focused on improving low light performance. There is also a 2-megapixel macro lens with a four-centimeter focal length and a two-megapixel depth lens to improve portrait shots and give you a more realistic bokeh effect. While there is no telephoto or ultra-wide lens, the camera still delivers a ton of options and modes to play with, giving you the freedom to take creative and fun photos.
Moving on to the TCL 40R5G, which retails at $219, you get all the features of the TCL 40SE, plus 5G support, making it one of the most affordable 5G phones on the market. The phone features a more powerful MediaTek Dimensity 700 chip and a 6.6-inch 90Hz Next Vision display, which delivers a smoother and more responsive experience. The phone’s display also features Next Vision image enhancements that do a great job of making the screen look surprisingly good.

TCL 40R5G Review: Triple Camera Setup and Long Battery Life
The TCL 40R5G’s camera is also impressive, with a 50-megapixel triple camera setup that includes the same 2-megapixel macro and 2-megapixel depth lenses as the TCL 40SE. The phone also boasts a huge 5000mAh battery with 15-watt charging, which can easily last you a couple of days. There is also a side fingerprint reader, a headphone jack, and micro SD support, making this phone a great all-rounder.
In terms of design, both phones have a sleek and modern look, with the TCL 40R5G featuring a unique etched pattern on the back. Both phones also have dual stereo speakers, although the TCL 40SE only has one pair of speakers. The speakers are identical in both phones, which is rare and better for videos, games, and music. The TCL 40SE has a teardrop notch for the 8-megapixel selfie camera, which also supports face unlocking. The TCL 40R5G, on the other hand, has a more traditional punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera.
TCL 40SE and 40R5G: USB-C, MicroSD, and Headphone Jack Features
Both phones also have a USB-C port, with one speaker on the bottom and the other on the top. They both also have a microSD slot, with room for up to 1TB of extra storage. The TCL 40R5G also has a 3.5mm headphone jack, which is becoming less common in modern smartphones.
In terms of software, both phones run on Android 13 and TCL’s UI version 5, which provides a user-friendly and intuitive experience. The TCL UI is well-designed and comes with many useful features, such as different display modes and image and video enhancement options. The phones also have a sunlight display mode, which boosts the brightness when you’re out in the sun.
Overall, both the TCL 40SE and 40R5G are great phones that offer excellent value for money. They both have impressive features, such as a large battery, powerful camera, and 5G support on the TCL 40R5G, all while keeping the price point affordable. They are well-designed phones that provide a smooth and responsive experience, making them ideal for everyday use and light gaming.
In conclusion, if you’re looking for a smartphone that won’t break the bank but still delivers excellent performance, the TCL 40SE and 40R5G are definitely worth considering. They are both great options for anyone who wants a high-quality phone without paying top dollar. So, if you’re in the market for a new smartphone, be sure to check out the TCL 40SE and 40R5G, and see for yourself why they are two of the best phones on the market today.
i like the TCL 40 R 5G with that exclusive camera mode, i think there could be some powerful imagery done with hilighting a specific subject, and it looks clean with minimal camera bump compared to most mobiles out these days.
I actually like the sunlight mode. Sometimes I go outside and I see my smartphone screen become dark to the point where it’s indistinguishable to a completely switched off screen and I have to indoors to manually adjust screen brightness. The automatic screen brightness function is a hit and miss; too bright at dark and too dim at daylight. In the end I like TCL 40 R 5G as it have that background desaturation function that can be really useful for interviews.
I love the TCL 40 R 5G more because of it’s capabilities especially on it’s camera AI features and the storage in it has based on it’s price point. The best you can get on value for money.