TCL 40 NxtPaper vs TCL 50 NxtPaper
The TCL 40 NxtPaper (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 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
TCL 40 NxtPaper
TCL 50 NxtPaper
What makes TCL 40 NxtPaper better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 196g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 62/100)
What makes TCL 50 NxtPaper better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 528398 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1375
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 40 NxtPaper 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 "performance" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper and the TCL 40 NxtPaper are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "portability" category, the TCL 40 NxtPaper and the TCL 50 NxtPaper are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 40 NxtPaper | 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 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5010 mAh | 5010 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 14 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×75.3×7.9 mm | 167.6×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
TCL 40 NxtPaper
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
TCL 40 NxtPaper
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 40 NxtPaper
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 40 NxtPaper and TCL 50 NxtPaper, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL 50 NxtPaper leads TCL 40 NxtPaper by 30.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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 is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper and the TCL 40 NxtPaper are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 40 NxtPaper and the TCL 50 NxtPaper are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 40 NxtPaper or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The TCL 50 NxtPaper edges out the TCL 40 NxtPaper by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the TCL 40 NxtPaper and the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The TCL 40 NxtPaper has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the TCL 50 NxtPaper — 47/100.
Which is more powerful: the TCL 40 NxtPaper or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The TCL 50 NxtPaper leads on performance (43/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the TCL 40 NxtPaper over the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the TCL 50 NxtPaper (43/100 vs 29/100).