Head to head

Oppo A7 Pro vs TCL 40 SE

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 13 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The TCL 40 SE is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 54 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Oppo A7 Pro still wins on battery & charging and display, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The TCL 40 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,800 against PKR 79,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

TCL 40 SE takes it by 14.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance TCL 40 SE leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera TCL 40 SE leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Oppo A7 Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Oppo A7 Pro leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Oppo A7 Pro leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money TCL 40 SE leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • TCL 40 SE costs PKR 43,199 less.
  • Oppo A7 Pro packs a 2,990 mAh larger battery.
  • Oppo A7 Pro charges 27W faster.
  • Oppo A7 Pro offers 2 GB more RAM.
  • Oppo A7 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Oppo A7 Pro if…

you care most about battery & charging, display and memory & storage.

Buy the TCL 40 SE if…

you care most about performance, camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Oppo A7 Pro TCL 40 SE
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 79,999 PKR 36,800 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 2026 January 5, 2023 (global launch)
Dimensions 159.08 × 75.81 × 8.80 mm 167.9 × 76.5 × 8.45 mm
Weight 205 g 190 g Better
Water resistance IP69K No Ip Rating
Display
Screen size 6.57 inches 6.75 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2372 pixels, FHD+ Better 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)
Panel type AMOLED / OLED 120Hz 10-bit / 1.07 billion colors 1,400 nits IPS LCD (NXTVISION) 90 Hz
Protection Panda Glass standard strengthened glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Max MediaTek Helio G37 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core, up to 2.4 GHz Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 PowerVR GE8320
Operating system Android 16, ColorOS 16, Android 13 with TCL UI 5.0
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X Better 4 GB or 6 GB options
Internal storage 256GB UFS 2.2 128 GB or 256 GB
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) microSD (expandable)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + Auxiliary Camera, f/1.9, PDAF, LED Flash Main: 50 MP Macro: 2 MP Depth: 2 MP
Selfie camera 8 MP, f/2.1, 25mm (wide) 8 MP
Video recording 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 8000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po Battery Better Li-Po (non-removable)5010 mAh
Wired charging 45W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging Better 18W wired
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.4 5.1
NFC Yes No
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Under-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Infrared Remote Sensor Fingerprint: Side-mounted Accelerometer, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Oppo A7 Pro or TCL 40 SE?

TCL 40 SE comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14.7 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. Oppo A7 Pro can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Oppo A7 Pro and TCL 40 SE in Pakistan?

Oppo A7 Pro is listed at PKR 79,999 and TCL 40 SE at PKR 36,800. That makes TCL 40 SE cheaper by PKR 43,199. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Oppo A7 Pro or TCL 40 SE?

TCL 40 SE scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Oppo A7 Pro or TCL 40 SE?

Oppo A7 Pro leads on battery. Oppo A7 Pro carries a 8000 mAh cell and TCL 40 SE a 5010 mAh cell, with 45W and 18W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Oppo A7 Pro or TCL 40 SE?

TCL 40 SE is the stronger gaming phone here. Oppo A7 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Max while TCL 40 SE runs the MediaTek Helio G37 (12 nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.