TCL 50 SE vs TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
The TCL 50 SE (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads — 51/100 vs 37/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5010); the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 50 SE
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
What makes TCL 50 SE better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 208g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 55/100)
What makes TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5010 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (64/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 50 SE vs the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro scores 14 points higher (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro notably outperforms the TCL 50 SE (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro and the TCL 50 SE are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 SE is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 50 SE | TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5010 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×75.5×8.1 mm | 169.4×80.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
TCL 50 SE
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
TCL 50 SE
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 50 SE
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 50 SE and TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads TCL 50 SE by 58.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro notably outperforms the TCL 50 SE (55/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro and the TCL 50 SE are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 50 SE is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 50 SE or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is noticeably better than the TCL 50 SE — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the TCL 50 SE and the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL 50 SE has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 50 SE or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL 50 SE or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads on performance (55/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the TCL 50 SE over the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (55/100 vs 29/100).