Nokia G400 5G vs TCL 40 XE 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Nokia G400 5G and the TCL 40 XE 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Nokia G400 5G | TCL 40 XE 5G |
|---|
| Price | $143 | $59 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 20W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | — | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 6.58 in | 6.56 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | — | 195 g |
| Released | Aug 2022 | Jun 2023 |
Summary: Nokia G400 5G is ahead on wired charging, screen size, refresh rate, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Nokia G400 5G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, TCL 40 XE 5G is the cheaper option.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Nokia G400 5G | TCL 40 XE 5G |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate | IPS LCD, 90Hz |
| Size | 6.58 inches (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.56 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2408 pixels (FHD+), 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density) | 720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | — |
| Features | — | NXTVISION technology, 180Hz touch sampling rate |
Platform
| Nokia G400 5G | TCL 40 XE 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 12 | Android 13, TCL UI |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM4350-AC Snapdragon 480+ 5G (8 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 700 (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x 1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Memory
| Nokia G400 5G | TCL 40 XE 5G |
|---|
| RAM | 4 GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 64 GB | — |
| Card Slot | microSDXC, dedicated slot, expandable up to 1TB | — |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (up to 1TB) |
| Internal | — | 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Nokia G400 5G | TCL 40 XE 5G |
|---|
| Triple | 48 MP, (wide), PDAF + 5 MP, (ultrawide) + 2 MP, (depth) | — |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 13 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm, PDAF; 2 MP (macro); 2 MP (depth) |
Selfie Camera
| Nokia G400 5G | TCL 40 XE 5G |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, (wide) | — |
| Features | Flash LED | LCD Flash |
| Video | Not explicitly stated, but typically 1080p | 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
Battery
| Nokia G400 5G | TCL 40 XE 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 20W fast charging (PD3.0 compatible) | 18W wired |
| Usage Time | — | Up to 32 hours |
| Standby Time | — | Up to 13.5 days |
Body
| Nokia G400 5G | TCL 40 XE 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 166.39 x 76.68 x 8.8 mm | 164.5 x 75.4 x 8.99 mm (6.48 x 2.97 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 198 grams | 195 g (6.88 oz) |
| Build | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 3 front | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| Colors | Meteor Grey | Starlight Black |
| SIM | — | Nano-SIM |
Comms
| Nokia G400 5G | TCL 40 XE 5G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, A-GPS, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | — |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Radio | FM radio | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
Launch
| Nokia G400 5G | TCL 40 XE 5G |
|---|
| Announced | January 2022 (CES 2022) | 2023, February 26 |
| Released | August 24, 2022 | — |
| Status | — | Available. Released 2023, June |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the smoother screen, Nokia G400 5G or TCL 40 XE 5G?
Nokia G400 5G — 120 Hz for the Nokia G400 5G versus 90 Hz for the TCL 40 XE 5G.
Which is newer, Nokia G400 5G or TCL 40 XE 5G?
TCL 40 XE 5G — Aug 2022 for the Nokia G400 5G versus Jun 2023 for the TCL 40 XE 5G.
Is the Nokia G400 5G or the TCL 40 XE 5G rated higher?
We rate the Nokia G400 5G 7/10 and the TCL 40 XE 5G 7/10.
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