
Overall Score
63.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#1703)63.2
Performance(#893)70.8
Camera(#2186)45.0
Display(#2452)75.5
Battery(#2016)58.5
Build(#10702)68.8
Comparisons Featuring TCL 50 5G
Short Review
- The TCL 50 5G features a sleek design with dimensions of 164.1 x 75.1 x 8.3 mm and a weight of 183.5g, available in Dark Blue and Space Gray.
- It sports a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, providing smooth visuals despite the lack of HDR support.
- Powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ chipset, it offers solid performance with an octa-core CPU and 4GB of RAM, ensuring efficient multitasking.
- The camera system includes a 50 MP wide lens and a 5 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 8 MP front camera captures decent selfies.
- The 5010 mAh battery supports 18W charging, providing ample power for daily use without wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 14, the phone is set for an upgrade to Android 15, enhancing its software longevity.
- Connectivity options include 5G support, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, and NFC, ensuring versatile connectivity.
- The inclusion of stereo speakers and a headphone jack adds to the multimedia experience.
- Overall, the TCL 50 5G combines functional design with reliable performance and a capable camera system.
- Its features cater well to users seeking a balanced smartphone experience.
Specifications
General
Release Date2024, February 26
Announced2024, February 26
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.6"
TypeIPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ)
Resolution720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate90Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC2
Memory128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC
Camera
Main Camera50 MP
Main Camera Details50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity5010 mAh
Battery Details5010 mAh
Charging Details18W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions164.1 x 75.1 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Weight183.5 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsDark Blue, Space Gray
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM +eSIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 14, planned upgrade to Android 15
OS VersionAndroid 14, planned upgrade to Android 15
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes