TCL 40 NxtPaper vs TCL 50 SE
The TCL 40 NxtPaper (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the TCL 50 SE (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL 40 NxtPaper leads — 39/100 vs 37/100 (a 2-point difference).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 40 NxtPaper
TCL 50 SE
What makes TCL 40 NxtPaper better?
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 60/100)
What makes TCL 50 SE better?
- Overall rating 37/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 40 NxtPaper vs the TCL 50 SE, the TCL 40 NxtPaper scores 2 points higher (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100. In the "camera" category, the TCL 40 NxtPaper is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). 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 SE are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 40 NxtPaper | TCL 50 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 365001 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5010 mAh | 5010 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×75.3×7.9 mm | 168.2×75.5×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
TCL 40 NxtPaper
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
TCL 50 SE
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
TCL 40 NxtPaper
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL 50 SE
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 40 NxtPaper
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
TCL 50 SE
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 40 NxtPaper and TCL 50 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL 40 NxtPaper is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
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 SE are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 40 NxtPaper or the TCL 50 SE?
The TCL 40 NxtPaper edges out the TCL 50 SE by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the TCL 40 NxtPaper and the TCL 50 SE?
The TCL 40 NxtPaper has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the TCL 50 SE — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 40 NxtPaper or the TCL 50 SE?
The TCL 40 NxtPaper leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the TCL 40 NxtPaper over the TCL 50 SE?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the TCL 40 NxtPaper (39/100 vs 30/100).