Lava Blaze Duo 3 vs TCL 50 NxtPaper
The Lava Blaze Duo 3 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7060, while the TCL 50 NxtPaper (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 leads — 50/100 vs 47/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the TCL 50 NxtPaper has the bigger battery (5010 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Lava Blaze Duo 3 is faster in AnTuTu (693,978 vs 528,398); the Lava Blaze Duo 3 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 196g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Duo 3
TCL 50 NxtPaper
What makes Lava Blaze Duo 3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 693978 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1037 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2386 vs 1980
- Lighter: 181g vs 196g
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 62/100)
What makes TCL 50 NxtPaper better?
- Bigger battery: 5010 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (42/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Duo 3 vs the TCL 50 NxtPaper, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 scores 3 points higher (50/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper leads (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 is a bit better (74/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Duo 3 | TCL 50 NxtPaper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 693978 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1037 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2386 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5010 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×76.1×7.6 mm | 167.6×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Duo 3
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Duo 3
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Duo 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Duo 3 and TCL 50 NxtPaper, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Blaze Duo 3 leads TCL 50 NxtPaper by 31.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Duo 3 is a bit better (74/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Duo 3 or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Lava Blaze Duo 3 edges out the TCL 50 NxtPaper by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Duo 3 and the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Lava Blaze Duo 3 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the TCL 50 NxtPaper — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Duo 3 or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The TCL 50 NxtPaper leads on camera score (42/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Duo 3 or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Lava Blaze Duo 3 leads on performance (51/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Duo 3 over the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Blaze Duo 3 (79/100 vs 66/100).