TCL 50 NxtPaper vs Vivo iQOO 16
The TCL 50 NxtPaper (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5010); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 528,398); the TCL 50 NxtPaper is noticeably lighter (196g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 50 NxtPaper
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes TCL 50 NxtPaper better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 196g vs 223g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5010 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 50 NxtPaper vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (62/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 50 NxtPaper | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5010 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.6×75.5×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 50 NxtPaper and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads TCL 50 NxtPaper by 90.4% 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 Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (90/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (62/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 50 NxtPaper or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the TCL 50 NxtPaper and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The TCL 50 NxtPaper has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 50 NxtPaper or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL 50 NxtPaper or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the TCL 50 NxtPaper over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.