TCL 50 LE vs TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
The TCL 50 LE (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; launch prices were $92 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads — 57/100 vs 30/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER is faster in AnTuTu (953,150 vs 515,647); the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER has NFC for contactless payments, the TCL 50 LE doesn't; the TCL 50 LE is noticeably lighter (195g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 50 LE
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
What makes TCL 50 LE better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $92 vs $449
- Better portability (51/100 vs 47/100)
What makes TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 953150 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (63/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 50 LE vs the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER scores 27 points higher (57/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads (50/100 vs 22/100). Value score: TCL 50 LE — 52/100, TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER — 38/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (50/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 LE and the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 50 LE | TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 7.2" IPS LCD NXTPAPER | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 850 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×75.4×9.0 mm | 174.5×81.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $92 | $449 |
Camera comparison
TCL 50 LE
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
TCL 50 LE
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
- 7.2" IPS LCD NXTPAPER
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 50 LE
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 50 LE and TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads TCL 50 LE by 45.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $357. TCL 50 LE was $357 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (57/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (63/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE (61/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (50/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 LE and the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 50 LE or the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER?
The TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER significantly outperforms the TCL 50 LE by 27 points (57/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the TCL 50 LE and the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER?
The TCL 50 LE has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 50 LE or the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER?
The TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads on camera score (61/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL 50 LE or the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER?
The TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads on performance (57/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the TCL 50 LE over the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER (61/100 vs 10/100).