Head to head

TCL 40 SE vs ZTE nubia A77

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 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, memory & storage and value for money. The TCL 40 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,800 against PKR 42,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

TCL 40 SE takes it by 3.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance TCL 40 SE leads

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

Camera Level

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

Battery & charging Level

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 TCL 40 SE leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • TCL 40 SE costs PKR 6,199 less.
  • TCL 40 SE packs a 10 mAh larger battery.
  • ZTE nubia A77 charges 4.5W faster.
  • TCL 40 SE ships with 128 GB more storage.

Buy the TCL 40 SE if…

you care most about performance, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification TCL 40 SE ZTE nubia A77
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 36,800 Cheaper PKR 42,999
Design & build
Release date January 5, 2023 (global launch) August 2026
Dimensions 167.9 × 76.5 × 8.45 mm 168 × 77 × 8.3 mm
Weight 190 g Better 193 g
Water resistance No Ip Rating IP64
Display
Screen size 6.75 inches 6.75 inches
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 720 × 1640 pixels, ~265 ppi. Better
Panel type IPS LCD (NXTVISION) 90 Hz IPS LCD, 120Hz
Protection standard strengthened glass Scratch-resistant glass.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G37 (12 nm) Unisoc T8300 (6 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) Octa-core (2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU PowerVR GE8320 Mali-G57 MP2
Operating system Android 13 with TCL UI 5.0 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4 GB or 6 GB options 6GB
Internal storage 128 GB or 256 GB Better 128GB
Card slot microSD (expandable) microSDXC
Camera
Main camera Main: 50 MP Macro: 2 MP Depth: 2 MP 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama
Selfie camera 8 MP 8 MP
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable)5010 mAh Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 18W wired 22.5W wired Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.1 5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint: Side-mounted Accelerometer, proximity, compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, 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, TCL 40 SE or ZTE nubia A77?

TCL 40 SE comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.5 points. It wins on performance, memory & storage and value for money. ZTE nubia A77 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 ZTE nubia A77 in Pakistan?

TCL 40 SE is listed at PKR 36,800 and ZTE nubia A77 at PKR 42,999. That makes TCL 40 SE cheaper by PKR 6,199. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which is better for gaming, TCL 40 SE or ZTE nubia A77?

TCL 40 SE is the stronger gaming phone here. TCL 40 SE runs the MediaTek Helio G37 (12 nm) while ZTE nubia A77 runs the Unisoc T8300 (6 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.