TCL 50 XL NxtPaper vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The TCL 50 XL NxtPaper (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 45/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5010); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 513,809).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper by 41 points (86/100 vs 45/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

TCL 50 XL NxtPaper

Performance 41
Display 66
Camera 39
Battery 43
Portability 57
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Pro

Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 86

What makes TCL 50 XL NxtPaper better?


  • Overall rating 45/100

What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 513809
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 688
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1900
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5010 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Lighter: 192g vs 199g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 57/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 41 points higher (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).

Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification TCL 50 XL NxtPaper Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 513809 3569354
Geekbench Single 688 3310
Geekbench Multi 1900 10070
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 2656x1220
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5010 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 167.6×75.5×8.2 mm 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 199 g 192 g
Launch price — $825

Camera comparison

TCL 50 XL NxtPaper

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera

Xiaomi 17 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

TCL 50 XL NxtPaper

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Xiaomi 17 Pro

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

TCL 50 XL NxtPaper

  • 5010 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Xiaomi 17 Pro

  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery

Overall performance score

We compared TCL 50 XL NxtPaper and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

TCL 50 XL NxtPaper MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
45/100
513809 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +85.6%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads TCL 50 XL NxtPaper by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

TCL 50 XL NxtPaper

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Pro

$825

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper (95/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper (85/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper (81/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper (84/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper by 41 points (86/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The TCL 50 XL NxtPaper has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the TCL 50 XL NxtPaper over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.