TCL 50 SE vs TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
The TCL 50 SE (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper leads — 43/100 vs 37/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5010); the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper is faster in AnTuTu (528,398 vs 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 50 SE
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
What makes TCL 50 SE better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Overall rating 37/100
What makes TCL 60 SE NxtPaper better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 528398 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5010 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 195g
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 50 SE vs the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper scores 6 points higher (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper leads (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper and the TCL 50 SE are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper and the TCL 50 SE are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper and the TCL 50 SE are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper and the TCL 50 SE are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 50 SE | TCL 60 SE NxtPaper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5010 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×75.5×8.1 mm | 165.6×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $199 |
Camera comparison
TCL 50 SE
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
TCL 50 SE
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 50 SE
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 50 SE and TCL 60 SE NxtPaper, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper leads TCL 50 SE by 30.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
TCL 50 SE
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper and the TCL 50 SE are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper and the TCL 50 SE are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper and the TCL 50 SE are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper and the TCL 50 SE are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 50 SE or the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
The TCL 60 SE NxtPaper edges out the TCL 50 SE by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the TCL 50 SE and the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
The TCL 50 SE has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper — 43/100.
Which is more powerful: the TCL 50 SE or the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
The TCL 60 SE NxtPaper leads on performance (43/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the TCL 50 SE over the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper (43/100 vs 29/100).