How do the scores compare?

KingKong ES 5 scores 44.4/100 overall; TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G scores 44.4/100. KingKong ES 5 wins 4 individual spec rows, TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G wins 8.

What are the main differences between the KingKong ES 5 and the TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G?

KingKong ES 5 advantages: Stronger performance score: 35 vs 31; Stronger battery score: 78 vs 39; 100% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 6 GB; 40% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 5,010 mAh; 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP; Lower launch price: $150 vs $199. TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G advantages: Stronger display score: 59 vs 43; Stronger features score: 87 vs 33; 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP; 52% higher Pixel density: 396 ppi vs 260 ppi; 34% lower weight: 199 g vs 301 g.

Which is cheaper: KingKong ES 5 or TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G?

KingKong ES 5 launched cheaper at $150, versus $199 for the TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G.

KingKong ES 5 vs TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G

Cubot

KingKong ES 5

$150

TCL

TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G

$199

34.6chipPerformancechip31.3

42.9Display58.6

32.3Camera34.1

78.2Battery38.9

33.3Features86.7

4 spec wins — KingKong ES 58 spec wins — TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: KingKong ES 5 scores 44.4 against 44.4 for TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — KingKong ES 5 edges ahead in battery and performance, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the KingKong ES 5

Stronger performance score: 35 vs 31
Stronger battery score: 78 vs 39
100% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 6 GB
40% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 5,010 mAh
28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
Lower launch price: $150 vs $199

Reasons to pick the TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G

Stronger display score: 59 vs 43
Stronger features score: 87 vs 33
100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
52% higher Pixel density: 396 ppi vs 260 ppi
34% lower weight: 199 g vs 301 g

Display

Display comparison: KingKong ES 5 versus TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G
Spec	KingKong ES 5	TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G
Screen size	6.88 ″+1%	6.78 ″
Panel type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Resolution	720x1640	1080x2460
Pixel density	260 ppi	396 ppi+52%
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Screen-to-body	74.1 %	86.3 %+16%

Performance

Performance comparison: KingKong ES 5 versus TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G
Spec	KingKong ES 5	TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G
Chipset	Unisoc T620	MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
RAM (max)	12 GB+100%	6 GB
Storage options	128/256GB	128GB

Camera

Camera comparison: KingKong ES 5 versus TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G
Spec	KingKong ES 5	TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G
Main camera	64 MP+28%	50 MP
Ultra-wide	—	5 MP
Max video	—	1080p@30fps
Front camera	16 MP	32 MP+100%
OIS	No	—

Battery

Battery comparison: KingKong ES 5 versus TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G
Spec	KingKong ES 5	TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G
Capacity	7,000 mAh+40%	5,010 mAh
Wired charging	—	18 W

Design

Design comparison: KingKong ES 5 versus TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G
Spec	KingKong ES 5	TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G
Weight	301 g	199 g+34%
Thickness	11.4 mm	8.2 mm+28%
IP rating	IP68/IP69K	—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: KingKong ES 5 versus TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G
Spec	KingKong ES 5	TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G
5G	No	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	5.2	5.3
NFC	Yes	Yes
USB	USB-C 2.0	USB Type-C

Software

Software comparison: KingKong ES 5 versus TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G
Spec	KingKong ES 5	TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G
OS at launch	Android 16	Android 14

Audio

Audio comparison: KingKong ES 5 versus TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G
Spec	KingKong ES 5	TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G
Stereo speakers	No	Yes
3.5mm jack	No	Yes

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