Poco F9 Pro vs TCL 50 LE
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the TCL 50 LE (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700; launch prices were $699 and $92. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 30/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 515,647); the Poco F9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the TCL 50 LE doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
TCL 50 LE
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 44/100)
What makes TCL 50 LE better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $92 vs $699
- Better portability (51/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the TCL 50 LE, the Poco F9 Pro scores 54 points higher (84/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, TCL 50 LE — 52/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 LE and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | TCL 50 LE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 164.5×75.4×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $92 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
TCL 50 LE
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
TCL 50 LE
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
TCL 50 LE
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and TCL 50 LE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads TCL 50 LE by 526.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $607. TCL 50 LE was $607 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE (95/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE (91/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE (74/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE (84/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 LE and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the TCL 50 LE?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE by 54 points (84/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the TCL 50 LE?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the TCL 50 LE — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the TCL 50 LE?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the TCL 50 LE?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the TCL 50 LE?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.