TCL 50 NxtPaper vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The TCL 50 NxtPaper (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 47/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5010); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 528,398); the TCL 50 NxtPaper is noticeably lighter (196g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 50 NxtPaper
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes TCL 50 NxtPaper better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 235g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5010 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 50 NxtPaper vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (62/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 50 NxtPaper | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5010 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.6×75.5×8.0 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 50 NxtPaper and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads TCL 50 NxtPaper by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
TCL 50 NxtPaper
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (82/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (100/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper (92/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (62/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 50 NxtPaper or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 50 NxtPaper by 45 points (92/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the TCL 50 NxtPaper and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The TCL 50 NxtPaper has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 50 NxtPaper or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL 50 NxtPaper or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the TCL 50 NxtPaper over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.