TCL 50 SE vs Xiaomi 17
The TCL 50 SE (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 37/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5010); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 50 SE
Xiaomi 17
What makes TCL 50 SE better?
- Overall rating 37/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5010 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 191g vs 195g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 50 SE vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 50 points higher (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 SE (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 SE (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 SE (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 SE (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the TCL 50 SE are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 50 SE | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5010 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×75.5×8.1 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
TCL 50 SE
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
TCL 50 SE
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 50 SE
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 50 SE and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads TCL 50 SE by 89.3% 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 Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 SE (95/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 SE (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 SE (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 SE (87/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 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 Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the TCL 50 SE by 50 points (87/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the TCL 50 SE and the Xiaomi 17?
The TCL 50 SE has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 50 SE or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL 50 SE or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the TCL 50 SE over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.