Head to head

TCL 40 SE vs TCL K70 SE

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 25 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The TCL 40 SE is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 59 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The TCL K70 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 29,999 against PKR 36,800.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

TCL 40 SE takes it by 9.9 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 TCL 40 SE leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage TCL 40 SE leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Level

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • TCL K70 SE costs PKR 6,801 less.
  • TCL 40 SE packs a 2,010 mAh larger battery.
  • TCL 40 SE charges 8W faster.
  • TCL 40 SE offers 2 GB more RAM.
  • TCL 40 SE ships with 192 GB more storage.
  • TCL 40 SE has a 45 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the TCL 40 SE if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification TCL 40 SE TCL K70 SE
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 36,800 PKR 29,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date January 5, 2023 (global launch) February 2026
Dimensions 167.9 × 76.5 × 8.45 mm 165.9 x 76.6 x 9.35 mm
Weight 190 g 150g Better
Water resistance No Ip Rating IP54 dust & splash resistant
Display
Screen size 6.75 inches Better 6.56 inches / 6.6 inches
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) Better 540 x 1210 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD (NXTVISION) 90 Hz IPS LCD 90Hz
Protection standard strengthened glass Scratch-resistant glass protection
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G37 (12 nm) MediaTek Helio G50 (12nm)
CPU Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) Octa-core 4× Cortex-A53 @ 2.2GHz 4× Cortex-A53 @ 1.6GHz
GPU PowerVR GE8320 PowerVR GE8320
Operating system Android 13 with TCL UI 5.0 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4 GB or 6 GB options Better 4GB
Internal storage 128 GB or 256 GB Better 64GB
Card slot microSD (expandable) microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera Main: 50 MP Macro: 2 MP Depth: 2 MP Better 5MP LED Flash HDR Panorama
Selfie camera 8 MP Better 2MP
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable)5010 mAh Better Li-Po (non-removable) 3000 mAh
Wired charging 18W wired Better 10W fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby) Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.1 5.1
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint: Side-mounted Accelerometer, proximity, compass Accelerometer Proximity Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C

“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, TCL 40 SE or TCL K70 SE?

TCL 40 SE comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.9 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. TCL K70 SE 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 TCL 40 SE and TCL K70 SE in Pakistan?

TCL 40 SE is listed at PKR 36,800 and TCL K70 SE at PKR 29,999. That makes TCL K70 SE cheaper by PKR 6,801. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, TCL 40 SE or TCL K70 SE?

TCL 40 SE scores higher in our camera assessment. TCL 40 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 5 MP on TCL K70 SE, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, TCL 40 SE or TCL K70 SE?

TCL 40 SE leads on battery. TCL 40 SE carries a 5010 mAh cell and TCL K70 SE a 3000 mAh cell, with 18W and 10W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, TCL 40 SE or TCL K70 SE?

TCL 40 SE is the stronger gaming phone here. TCL 40 SE runs the MediaTek Helio G37 (12 nm) while TCL K70 SE runs the MediaTek Helio G50 (12nm).

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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.