TCL 50 NxtPaper vs TCL 50 SE
The TCL 50 NxtPaper (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the TCL 50 SE (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL 50 NxtPaper leads — 47/100 vs 37/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL 50 NxtPaper is faster in AnTuTu (528,398 vs 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 50 NxtPaper
TCL 50 SE
What makes TCL 50 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 (42/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 60/100)
What makes TCL 50 SE better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 196g
- Overall rating 37/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 50 NxtPaper vs the TCL 50 SE, the TCL 50 NxtPaper scores 10 points higher (47/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper leads (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper leads (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper and the TCL 50 SE are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 50 NxtPaper | TCL 50 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 365001 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5010 mAh | 5010 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 167.6×75.5×8.0 mm | 168.2×75.5×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL 50 SE
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL 50 SE
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
TCL 50 SE
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 50 NxtPaper and TCL 50 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL 50 NxtPaper leads TCL 50 SE by 44.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper and the TCL 50 SE are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 50 NxtPaper or the TCL 50 SE?
The TCL 50 NxtPaper is noticeably better than the TCL 50 SE — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the TCL 50 NxtPaper and the TCL 50 SE?
The TCL 50 NxtPaper has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the TCL 50 SE — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 50 NxtPaper or the TCL 50 SE?
The TCL 50 NxtPaper leads on camera score (42/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL 50 NxtPaper or the TCL 50 SE?
The TCL 50 NxtPaper leads on performance (43/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the TCL 50 NxtPaper over the TCL 50 SE?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the TCL 50 NxtPaper (43/100 vs 29/100).