TCL 50 LE vs TCL 60R
The TCL 50 LE (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the TCL 60R (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $92 and $109. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL 60R leads — 43/100 vs 30/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the TCL 60R has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL 60R is faster in AnTuTu (528,398 vs 515,647); the TCL 60R has NFC for contactless payments, the TCL 50 LE doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 50 LE
TCL 60R
What makes TCL 50 LE better?
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Cheaper at launch: $92 vs $109
- Overall rating 30/100
What makes TCL 60R better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 528398 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 195g
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 50 LE vs the TCL 60R, the TCL 60R scores 13 points higher (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 60R leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL 60R leads (48/100 vs 22/100). Value score: TCL 50 LE — 52/100, TCL 60R — 72/100; 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 60R and the TCL 50 LE are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the TCL 60R is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 60R notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL 60R notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (48/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 60R is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 50 LE | TCL 60R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 480 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×75.4×9.0 mm | 165.6×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $92 | $109 |
Camera comparison
TCL 50 LE
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL 60R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
TCL 50 LE
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL 60R
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 50 LE
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
TCL 60R
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 50 LE and TCL 60R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL 60R leads TCL 50 LE by 2.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $17. TCL 50 LE was $17 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL 60R and the TCL 50 LE are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL 60R is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL 60R notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL 60R notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (48/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 60R is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 50 LE or the TCL 60R?
The TCL 60R is noticeably better than the TCL 50 LE — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the TCL 50 LE and the TCL 60R?
The TCL 50 LE has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the TCL 60R — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 50 LE or the TCL 60R?
The TCL 60R leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the TCL 50 LE over the TCL 60R?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the TCL 60R (48/100 vs 22/100).