TCL 50 SE vs TCL P80 5G
The TCL 50 SE (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the TCL P80 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL P80 5G leads — 55/100 vs 37/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the TCL 50 SE has the bigger battery (5010 mAh vs 5000); the TCL P80 5G is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 50 SE
TCL P80 5G
What makes TCL 50 SE better?
- Bigger battery: 5010 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 37/100
What makes TCL P80 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1375
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 50 SE vs the TCL P80 5G, the TCL P80 5G scores 18 points higher (55/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL P80 5G leads (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 5G leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL P80 5G notably outperforms the TCL 50 SE (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the TCL P80 5G significantly outperforms the TCL 50 SE (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 50 SE | TCL P80 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1280x2766 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5010 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 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 | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×75.5×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $229 |
Camera comparison
TCL 50 SE
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL P80 5G
- 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 P80 5G
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2766
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 50 SE
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
TCL P80 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 50 SE and TCL P80 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL P80 5G leads TCL 50 SE by 58.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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TCL 50 SE
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performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL P80 5G notably outperforms the TCL 50 SE (55/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL P80 5G significantly outperforms the TCL 50 SE (84/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 50 SE or the TCL P80 5G?
The TCL P80 5G is noticeably better than the TCL 50 SE — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the TCL 50 SE and the TCL P80 5G?
The TCL 50 SE has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the TCL P80 5G — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 50 SE or the TCL P80 5G?
The TCL P80 5G leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL 50 SE or the TCL P80 5G?
The TCL P80 5G leads on performance (55/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the TCL 50 SE over the TCL P80 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the TCL P80 5G (84/100 vs 54/100).