TCL 50 LE vs TCL K70
The TCL 50 LE (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the TCL K70 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo; launch prices were $92 and $149. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL K70 leads — 43/100 vs 30/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the TCL K70 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL K70 is faster in AnTuTu (575,630 vs 515,647); the TCL K70 has NFC for contactless payments, the TCL 50 LE doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 50 LE
TCL K70
What makes TCL 50 LE better?
- Cheaper at launch: $92 vs $149
- Overall rating 30/100
What makes TCL K70 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 575630 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 727 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2014 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 (44/100 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 (62/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 50 LE vs the TCL K70, the TCL K70 scores 13 points higher (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL K70 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL K70 leads (48/100 vs 22/100). Value score: TCL 50 LE — 52/100, TCL K70 — 60/100; 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 K70 and the TCL 50 LE are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (48/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 50 LE | TCL K70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 750 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×75.4×9.0 mm | 167.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $92 | $149 |
Camera comparison
TCL 50 LE
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
TCL 50 LE
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL K70
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 50 LE
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
TCL K70
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 50 LE and TCL K70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL K70 leads TCL 50 LE by 10.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $57. TCL 50 LE was $57 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 and the TCL 50 LE are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (48/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 50 LE or the TCL K70?
The TCL K70 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 K70?
The TCL 50 LE has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the TCL K70 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 50 LE or the TCL K70?
The TCL K70 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the TCL 50 LE over the TCL K70?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the TCL K70 (48/100 vs 22/100).