TCL 40 NxtPaper vs TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper

The TCL 40 NxtPaper (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper leads — 49/100 vs 39/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper is faster in AnTuTu (528,398 vs 365,001).

The TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper is noticeably better than the TCL 40 NxtPaper — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

TCL 40 NxtPaper

Performance 29
Display 54
Camera 39
Battery 46
Portability 63
Value for money —

TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper

Performance 43
Display 66
Camera 49
Battery 46
Portability 62
Value for money —

What makes TCL 40 NxtPaper better?

  • Lighter: 195g vs 196g

  • Better portability (63/100 vs 62/100)

What makes TCL 50 Pro 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 (49/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (66/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the TCL 40 NxtPaper vs the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper, the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper scores 10 points higher (49/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper leads (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper leads (49/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper is a bit better (49/100 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 Pro NxtPaper are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).

Specs comparison

Specification TCL 40 NxtPaper TCL 50 Pro 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 32 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 512GB
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
39
camera

TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper

  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
49
camera

Display comparison

TCL 40 NxtPaper

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display

TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper

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

Battery and charging

TCL 40 NxtPaper

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

TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper

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

Overall performance score

We compared TCL 40 NxtPaper and TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

TCL 40 NxtPaper MediaTek Helio G88
39/100
365001 AnTuTu
TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper MediaTek Dimensity 6300
49/100 +30.9%
528398 AnTuTu

TCL 50 Pro 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 Pro NxtPaper is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper is a bit better (49/100 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 Pro NxtPaper are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the TCL 40 NxtPaper or the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper?

The TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper is noticeably better than the TCL 40 NxtPaper — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the TCL 40 NxtPaper and the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper?

The TCL 40 NxtPaper has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the TCL 40 NxtPaper or the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper?

The TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper leads on camera score (49/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the TCL 40 NxtPaper or the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper?

The TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper leads on performance (43/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the TCL 40 NxtPaper over the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper (43/100 vs 29/100).