TCL 50 NxtPaper vs Tecno Pova Curve
The TCL 50 NxtPaper (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Tecno Pova Curve (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova Curve leads — 58/100 vs 47/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Curve has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5010); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Pova Curve is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 50 NxtPaper
Tecno Pova Curve
What makes TCL 50 NxtPaper better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Better camera (42/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Curve better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5010 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 196g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 50 NxtPaper vs the Tecno Pova Curve, the Tecno Pova Curve scores 11 points higher (58/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper and the Tecno Pova Curve are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (64/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (70/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 50 NxtPaper | Tecno Pova Curve | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5010 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 167.6×75.5×8.0 mm | 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | $219 |
Camera comparison
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pova Curve
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Curve
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova Curve
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 50 NxtPaper and Tecno Pova Curve, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova Curve leads TCL 50 NxtPaper by 39.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
TCL 50 NxtPaper
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper and the Tecno Pova Curve are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (64/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (70/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 50 NxtPaper or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Tecno Pova Curve is noticeably better than the TCL 50 NxtPaper — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the TCL 50 NxtPaper and the Tecno Pova Curve?
The TCL 50 NxtPaper has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Tecno Pova Curve — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the TCL 50 NxtPaper or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Tecno Pova Curve leads on performance (55/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the TCL 50 NxtPaper over the Tecno Pova Curve?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Tecno Pova Curve (89/100 vs 66/100).