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TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G vs TCL 40R
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G
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TCL 40R
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Even
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G | TCL 40R |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Panel Type | LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1612 | 1612 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 | 90 |
| Peak Brightness | 500 | 400 |
| PPI | 267 | 267 |
| Screen-to-body | 84.4 | 84.4 |
Platform
| Spec | TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G | TCL 40R |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 6020 | Dimensity 700 |
| Process (nm) | 7 | 7 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 12 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G +5%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G +17%AnTuTu
TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G +3%| Spec | TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G | TCL 40R |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 724 | 690 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 2,032 | 1,736 |
| AnTuTu | 530,583 | 515,647 |
Memory
| Spec | TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G | TCL 40R |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 256GB 6GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G | TCL 40R |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G | TCL 40R |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G | TCL 40R |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 5000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 15 | 15 |
Body
| Spec | TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G | TCL 40R |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 164.5 | 164.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9 | 9 |
| Weight (g) | 192 | 192 |
| Width (mm) | 75.4 | 75.4 |
Launch
| Spec | TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G | TCL 40R |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, August 29 | 2022, October 26 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, October | Available. Released 2022, October 21 |
Network
| Spec | TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G | TCL 40R |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42 | LTE |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA - T771K, T771K1 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G | TCL 40R |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G | TCL 40R |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G | TCL 40R |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G and TCL 40R are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
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