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TCL 40 SE vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition

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 60 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition 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 104,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

TCL 40 SE takes it by 9.4 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 TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition 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 68,199 less.
  • TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition packs a 1,490 mAh larger battery.
  • TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition charges 27W faster.
  • TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition offers 6 GB more RAM.
  • TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition ships with 256 GB more storage.
  • TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the TCL 40 SE if…

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

Buy the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification TCL 40 SE TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 36,800 Cheaper PKR 104,999
Design & build
Release date January 5, 2023 (global launch) September 4, 2026
Dimensions 167.9 × 76.5 × 8.45 mm 162.48 x 77.27 x 7.39 mm
Weight 190 g 189 g Better
Water resistance No Ip Rating IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.75 inches 6.78-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 1208 × 2644 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD (NXTVISION) 90 Hz AMOLED 144Hz Refresh Rate, 4500 nits Peak Brightness 1.07 Billion Colors
Protection standard strengthened glass Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G37 (12 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate (4nm)
CPU Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) Octa-core CPU up to 2.6GHz
GPU PowerVR GE8320 Mali-G615 MC2
Operating system Android 13 with TCL UI 5.0 Android 16, HiOS 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4 GB or 6 GB options 8GB / 12GB (Extended RAM up to 12GB) Better
Internal storage 128 GB or 256 GB 256GB / 512GB Better
Card slot microSD (expandable) No
Camera
Main camera Main: 50 MP Macro: 2 MP Depth: 2 MP 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C OIS + 8MP Ultra-Wide Angle, Dual-LED Flash
Selfie camera 8 MP 13MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Dual-LED Flash Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable)5010 mAh 6500 mAh, Non-removable Lithium-Polymer Battery Better
Wired charging 18W wired 45W Wired Fast Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby,
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.1 5.4
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint: Side-mounted Accelerometer, proximity, compass Fingerprint (under display), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, E-Compass, Infrared Sensor
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, TCL 40 SE or TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition?

TCL 40 SE comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.4 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition 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 TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition in Pakistan?

TCL 40 SE is listed at PKR 36,800 and TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition at PKR 104,999. That makes TCL 40 SE cheaper by PKR 68,199. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, TCL 40 SE or TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition?

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, TCL 40 SE or TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition?

TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition leads on battery. TCL 40 SE carries a 5010 mAh cell and TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition a 6500 mAh cell, with 18W and 45W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, TCL 40 SE or TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition?

TCL 40 SE is the stronger gaming phone here. TCL 40 SE runs the MediaTek Helio G37 (12 nm) while TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate (4nm).

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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.