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Manufacturer codeT610K-2ALCA112
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About the TCL 40 SE
TCL T610K-2ALCA112 is listed in the smartphones category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 17.1 cm (6.75"); internal storage capacity: 128 GB; mobile network generation: 4G; operating system installed: Android 13. This entry covers manufacturer code T610K-2ALCA112. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The 17.1 cm (6.75") display is specified at 720 x 1600 pixels. Consider these together: a larger screen provides more physical space, while resolution determines the number of pixels available. Neither specification establishes brightness, colour accuracy or motion quality.
The listed maximum refresh rate is 90 Hz. To use it, the source device, cable, resolution and input must all support the intended mode. Refresh rate is separate from response time and input lag.
- Screen size
- 17.1 cm (6.75")
- Screen resolution
- 720 x 1600 pixels
- Maximum refresh rate
- 90 Hz
- Processor family
- MediaTek
- Processor model
- Helio G37
- Memory (RAM)
- 4 GB
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3.50 / 5Original rating: 3.5 / 5
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TCL 40 SE specifications
Manufacturer code: T610K-2ALCA112 · Icecat product 107328520 · Checked 24 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
Key specifications
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| Screen size | 17.1 cm (6.75") |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Maximum refresh rate | 90 Hz |
| Processor family | MediaTek |
| Processor model | Helio G37 |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB |
| Storage capacity | 128 GB |
| Mobile network generation | 4G |
| Rear camera resolution | 50 MP |
| Battery capacity | 5010 mAh |
| Operating system installed | Android 13 |
| NFC | Yes |
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Audio & listening4 details
| Frequency band | Dual-band |
|---|---|
| Speakers | stereo |
| Speaker power | 1 W |
| Audio formats supported | AAC, AAC+, AMR, APE, AWB, FLAC, HE-AAC, HE-AAC v2, MIDI, MP3, OGG, OPUS, PCM, WAV, eAAC+ |
Display7 details
| Screen shape | Flat |
|---|---|
| Panel type | IPS |
| Contrast ratio (typical) | 1500:1 |
| Display brightness | 450 cd/m² |
| Touchscreen type | Capacitive |
| Rounded display corners | Yes |
| Screen protector | Yes |
Processor, memory & storage9 details
| Processor architecture | ARM Cortex-A53 |
|---|---|
| Processor cores | 8 |
| Processor boost frequency | 2.3 GHz |
| Coprocessor | Yes |
| Coprocessor model | A53 |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC |
| Maximum frame rate | 30 fps |
| Panorama | Yes |
| Graphics card | IMG GE8320 |
Camera, image & video33 details
| Rear camera sensor size | 1/2.55" |
|---|---|
| Macro camera resolution (numeric) | 2 MP |
| Depth camera resolution (numeric) | 2 MP |
| Rear camera aperture number | 1.8 |
| Second rear camera aperture number | 2.4 |
| Third rear camera aperture number | 2.4 |
| Rear camera pixel size | 0.7 µm |
| Second rear camera pixel size | 1.75 µm |
| Third rear camera pixel size | 1.75 µm |
| Rear camera field of view (FOV) angle | 79.4° |
| Second rear camera field of view (FOV) angle | 88.8° |
| Third rear camera field of view (FOV) angle | 88.8° |
| Rear camera lens elements | 5-element lens |
| Second rear camera lens elements | 3-element lens |
| Third rear camera lens elements | 3-element lens |
| Front camera lens elements | 4-element lens |
| Front camera type | Single camera |
| Front camera sensor size | 1/4" |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 8 MP |
| Front camera aperture number | 2 |
| Front camera pixel size | 1.12 µm |
| Front camera field of view (FOV) angle | 80.2° |
| Rear camera flash | Yes |
| Macro camera sensor size | 5.08 mm (0.2") |
| Depth camera sensor size | 5.08 mm (0.2") |
| Video capture resolution (max) | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Rear camera type | Triple camera |
| Auto focus | Yes |
| 3D depth rear camera | Yes |
| 3D depth front camera | No |
| Image stabilizer | Yes |
| Image stabilizer type | Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) |
| Video formats supported | H.263, H.264, H.265, MPEG2, MPEG4, VP8, VP9 |
Printing, scanning & paper2 details
| Fingerprint resistant | Yes |
|---|---|
| Fingerprint reader | Yes |
Connections & wireless15 details
| SIM card capability | Dual SIM |
|---|---|
| SIM card type | NanoSIM |
| SIM card hot swapping | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| USB port | Yes |
| USB connector type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| Headphone connectivity | 3.5 mm |
| USB On-The-Go support | Yes |
| User interface (UI) | TCL UI 5.0 |
| SIM card ejector pin | Yes |
Power & battery9 details
| Fast charging | Yes |
|---|---|
| Battery technology | Lithium Polymer (LiPo) |
| Battery voltage | 9 V |
| Battery recharge time | 2 h |
| Talk time (3G) (max) | 38 h |
| Talk time (4G) (max) | 41 h |
| Standby time (3G) (max) | 876 h |
| Standby time (4G) (max) | 899 h |
| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
Controls & features5 details
| Face detection | Yes |
|---|---|
| Voice over LTE (VoLTE) supported | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Hall sensor | No |
Design & dimensions9 details
| Form factor | Bar |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Grey |
| Colour name | Dark Grey |
| Housing material | Polycarbonate (PC), Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) |
| Water and dust resistance (IP rating) | IP51 |
| Width | 76.5 mm |
| Depth | 8.45 mm |
| Height | 167.9 mm |
| Weight | 190 g |
Software & compatibility1 detail
| Certification | RoHS, REACH, SVHC-XVII-17, WEEE, UL94 |
|---|
Further product details21 details
| Native aspect ratio | 20:9 |
|---|---|
| Pixel density | 260 ppi |
| User memory | 106 GB |
| Maximum memory card size | 1 TB |
| Memory card hot swapping | Yes |
| Memory card slot type | Dedicated slot |
| AI scene recognition | Yes |
| 3G standards | HSPA+ |
| 5G standard | Not supported |
| Subscription type | No subscription |
| GPS (satellite) | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes |
| BeiDou | Yes |
| Galileo | Yes |
| Electronic compass | No |
| Position location | Yes |
| Face recognition | Yes |
| Platform | Android |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Gyroscope | No |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
Packaging & supplied accessories6 details
| Country of origin | China |
|---|---|
| Package width | 172 mm |
| Package depth | 91 mm |
| Package height | 35 mm |
| Package weight | 313.04 g |
| Cables included | USB Type-C |
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