Category Breakdown
TCL 50 5G
TCL 50 XE NxtPaper
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
45.045.0
Display
75.575.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
63.263.2
Summary
- The TCL 50 5G and TCL 50 XE NxtPaper share similar build quality with both featuring a 6.6-inch and 6.56-inch IPS LCD display, respectively, both at 90Hz and a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ chipset, but the 50 5G has a slightly higher CPU clock speed.
- Camera specifications are also comparable, with both having a 50 MP main sensor, though the 50 XE NxtPaper includes an additional 2 MP depth sensor.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5010 mAh with 18W charging, and both run on Android 14, but the 50 5G is planned for an upgrade to Android 15.
- The 50 5G is slightly lighter at 183.5g compared to the 185g of the 50 XE NxtPaper.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 50 5G
TCL 50 XE NxtPaper
General
Release Date
2024, February 26
2024
Announced
2024, February 26
2024
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.56"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
50 MP, (wide), PDAF5 MP, (ultrawide)2 MP, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5010 mAh
5010 mAh
Battery Details
5010 mAh
5010 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.1 x 75.1 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
164.1 x 75 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 2.95 x 0.33 in)
Weight
183.5 g
185 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark Blue, Space Gray
Space Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 14, planned upgrade to Android 15
Android 14
OS Version
Android 14, planned upgrade to Android 15
Android 14
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), gyro, accelerometer, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

