Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs TCL 50 NxtPaper

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the TCL 50 NxtPaper (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads — 75/100 vs 47/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the TCL 50 NxtPaper has the bigger battery (5010 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 528,398); the TCL 50 NxtPaper is noticeably lighter (196g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper by 28 points (75/100 vs 47/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

Performance 91
Display 78
Camera 76
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money 58

TCL 50 NxtPaper

Performance 43
Display 66
Camera 42
Battery 46
Portability 62
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 528398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 1980
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (76/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (78/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 62/100)

What makes TCL 50 NxtPaper better?

  • Bigger battery: 5010 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 196g vs 215g

  • Longer battery life (46/100 vs 39/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 vs the TCL 50 NxtPaper, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 scores 28 points higher (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the TCL 50 NxtPaper are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 TCL 50 NxtPaper
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu 3065623 528398
Geekbench Single 2910 771
Geekbench Multi 9174 1980
Display 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2184x1968 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4400 mAh 5010 mAh
Charging 25W 33W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 145 —
Main camera 200 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48 —
Dimensions 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm 167.6×75.5×8.0 mm
Weight 215 g 196 g
Launch price $1999 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
76
camera

TCL 50 NxtPaper

  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
42
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

  • 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2184x1968
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display

TCL 50 NxtPaper

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery

TCL 50 NxtPaper

  • 5010 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and TCL 50 NxtPaper, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3065623 AnTuTu
TCL 50 NxtPaper MediaTek Dimensity 6300
47/100 -480.2%
528398 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads TCL 50 NxtPaper by 480.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

$1999

TCL 50 NxtPaper

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (91/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (76/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper is a bit better (46/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the TCL 50 NxtPaper are nearly equal (66/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper by 28 points (75/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and the TCL 50 NxtPaper?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the TCL 50 NxtPaper — 47/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 over the TCL 50 NxtPaper?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.