TCL 50 5G
#1865
TCL 50 XE NxtPaper
#1826Category Breakdown
TCL 50 5G
TCL 50 XE NxtPaper
Performance
84.982.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
74.573.0
Battery
35.835.8
Build
0.215.0
Connectivity
84.582.9
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
54.054.4
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
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, 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)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5010 mAh
5010 mAh
Battery Details
5010 mAh
5010 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
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
Colors
Dark Blue, Space Gray
Space Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.10 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, planned upgrade to Android 15
Android 14
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), gyro, accelerometer, proximity, compass, barometer