How do the scores compare?

Minimal Phone 2 scores 43.8/100 overall; TCL 50 XL 5G scores 43.7/100. Minimal Phone 2 wins 4 individual spec rows, TCL 50 XL 5G wins 4.

What are the main differences between the Minimal Phone 2 and the TCL 50 XL 5G?

Minimal Phone 2 advantages: Stronger performance score: 47 vs 31; 150% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 8 MP; 100% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 6 GB; 50% higher Wired charging: 27 W vs 18 W. TCL 50 XL 5G advantages: Stronger display score: 60 vs 47; Stronger battery score: 39 vs 32; Stronger features score: 87 vs 73; 73% higher Screen size: 6.78 ″ vs 3.92 ″; 47% higher capacity: 5,010 mAh vs 3,400 mAh; Lower launch price: $160 vs $599.

Which is cheaper: Minimal Phone 2 or TCL 50 XL 5G?

TCL 50 XL 5G launched cheaper at $160, versus $599 for the Minimal Phone 2.

Minimal Phone 2 vs TCL 50 XL 5G

WINNER

Minimal

Minimal Phone 2

$599

TCL

TCL 50 XL 5G

$160

47.4chipPerformancechip31.3

47.4Display60.3

31.6Camera29

32.4Battery38.9

73.3Features86.7

4 spec wins — Minimal Phone 24 spec wins — TCL 50 XL 5G

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Minimal Phone 2 scores 43.8 against 43.7 for TCL 50 XL 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Minimal Phone 2 edges ahead in performance and camera, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Minimal Phone 2

Stronger performance score: 47 vs 31
150% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 8 MP
100% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 6 GB
50% higher Wired charging: 27 W vs 18 W

Reasons to pick the TCL 50 XL 5G

Stronger display score: 60 vs 47
Stronger battery score: 39 vs 32
Stronger features score: 87 vs 73
73% higher Screen size: 6.78 ″ vs 3.92 ″
47% higher capacity: 5,010 mAh vs 3,400 mAh
Lower launch price: $160 vs $599

Display

Display comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus TCL 50 XL 5G
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	TCL 50 XL 5G
Screen size	3.92 ″	6.78 ″+73%
Panel type	AMOLED	IPS LCD
Resolution	1080x1240	1080x2460
Pixel density	419 ppi+6%	396 ppi
Refresh rate	90 Hz	120 Hz+33%

Performance

Performance comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus TCL 50 XL 5G
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	TCL 50 XL 5G
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 8300	MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
RAM (max)	12 GB+100%	6 GB
Storage options	256GB / 512GB	128GB

Camera

Camera comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus TCL 50 XL 5G
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	TCL 50 XL 5G
Main camera	50 MP	50 MP
Main aperture	f/1.8	—
Ultra-wide	—	5 MP
Max video	—	1080p@30fps
Front camera	20 MP+150%	8 MP

Battery

Battery comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus TCL 50 XL 5G
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	TCL 50 XL 5G
Capacity	3,400 mAh	5,010 mAh+47%
Wired charging	27 W+50%	18 W
Wireless charging	15 W	—

Design

Design comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus TCL 50 XL 5G
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	TCL 50 XL 5G
Weight	—	195 g
Thickness	9.5 mm	8.2 mm+14%

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus TCL 50 XL 5G
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	TCL 50 XL 5G
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	5.4	5.3
NFC	Yes	Yes
USB	Type-C	USB Type-C
eSIM	Yes	—

Software

Software comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus TCL 50 XL 5G
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	TCL 50 XL 5G
OS at launch	Android	Android 14

Audio

Audio comparison: Minimal Phone 2 versus TCL 50 XL 5G
Spec	Minimal Phone 2	TCL 50 XL 5G
Stereo speakers	—	Yes
3.5mm jack	Yes	Yes

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