Redmi 12 vs TCL 50 NxtPaper
The Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the TCL 50 NxtPaper (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL 50 NxtPaper leads — 47/100 vs 39/100 (a 8-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 TCL 50 NxtPaper is faster in AnTuTu (528,398 vs 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 12
TCL 50 NxtPaper
What makes Redmi 12 better?
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 46/100)
What makes TCL 50 NxtPaper better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 528398 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 5010 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 196g vs 198g
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 12 vs the TCL 50 NxtPaper, the TCL 50 NxtPaper scores 8 points higher (47/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper leads (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper leads (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 leads (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 notably outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper and the Redmi 12 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 12 | TCL 50 NxtPaper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5010 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 14 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.6×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 12 and TCL 50 NxtPaper, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL 50 NxtPaper leads Redmi 12 by 30.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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TCL 50 NxtPaper
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performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (66/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 notably outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (66/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper and the Redmi 12 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 12 or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The TCL 50 NxtPaper edges out the Redmi 12 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi 12 and the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Redmi 12 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the TCL 50 NxtPaper — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12 or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The TCL 50 NxtPaper leads on camera score (42/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12 or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The TCL 50 NxtPaper leads on performance (43/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 12 over the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Redmi 12 (66/100 vs 46/100).