Samsung Galaxy M17 vs TCL 50 NxtPaper
The Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the TCL 50 NxtPaper (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads — 48/100 vs 47/100 (a 1-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 Samsung Galaxy M17 is faster in AnTuTu (607,489 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M17
TCL 50 NxtPaper
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 607489 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 960 vs 771
- Lighter: 192g vs 196g
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 62/100)
What makes TCL 50 NxtPaper better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 5010 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (42/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M17 vs the TCL 50 NxtPaper, the Samsung Galaxy M17 scores 1 points higher (48/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the TCL 50 NxtPaper are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the TCL 50 NxtPaper are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (69/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M17 | TCL 50 NxtPaper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 607489 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 960 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1826 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5010 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | 167.6×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M17 and TCL 50 NxtPaper, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy M17 leads TCL 50 NxtPaper by 15.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the TCL 50 NxtPaper are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the TCL 50 NxtPaper are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper is a bit better (42/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (69/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 edges out the TCL 50 NxtPaper by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the TCL 50 NxtPaper — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The TCL 50 NxtPaper leads on camera score (42/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M17 over the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.