TCL 50 SE vs TCL K70
The TCL 50 SE (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the TCL K70 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL K70 leads — 43/100 vs 37/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the TCL K70 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5010); the TCL K70 is faster in AnTuTu (575,630 vs 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 50 SE
TCL K70
What makes TCL 50 SE better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Overall rating 37/100
What makes TCL K70 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 575630 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 727 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2014 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5010 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 195g
- Higher performance (44/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 50 SE vs the TCL K70, the TCL K70 scores 6 points higher (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 leads (44/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the TCL 50 SE (44/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the TCL K70 and the TCL 50 SE are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the TCL K70 and the TCL 50 SE are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 and the TCL 50 SE are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 50 SE | TCL K70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5010 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×75.5×8.1 mm | 167.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $149 |
Camera comparison
TCL 50 SE
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
TCL 50 SE
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL K70
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 50 SE
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
TCL K70
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 50 SE and TCL K70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL K70 leads TCL 50 SE by 36.6% 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 K70 notably outperforms the TCL 50 SE (44/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL K70 and the TCL 50 SE are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL K70 and the TCL 50 SE are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 and the TCL 50 SE are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 50 SE or the TCL K70?
The TCL K70 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 K70?
The TCL 50 SE has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the TCL K70 — 43/100.
Which is more powerful: the TCL 50 SE or the TCL K70?
The TCL K70 leads on performance (44/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the TCL 50 SE over the TCL K70?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the TCL K70 (44/100 vs 29/100).