TCL 50 XE NXTPAPER 5G vs TCL 605
20chipPerformancechip21.1
35.2Display39.3
29Camera29
38.9Battery40.7
73.3Features60
4 spec wins — TCL 50 XE NXTPAPER 5G4 spec wins — TCL 605
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: TCL 50 XE NXTPAPER 5G scores 34 against 34.1 for TCL 605. Pick by the categories that matter to you — TCL 605 edges ahead in display and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the TCL 50 XE NXTPAPER 5G
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 60
- 60% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 5 MP
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the TCL 605
- Stronger display score: 39 vs 35
- 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | TCL 50 XE NXTPAPER 5G | TCL 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.56 ″ | 6.7 ″+2% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 |
| Pixel density | 269 ppi+3% | 262 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Screen-to-body | — | 85.9 % |
Performance
| Spec | TCL 50 XE NXTPAPER 5G | TCL 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Helio G81 |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128/256GB |
Camera
| Spec | TCL 50 XE NXTPAPER 5G | TCL 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 5 MP | — |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP+60% | 5 MP |
Battery
| Spec | TCL 50 XE NXTPAPER 5G | TCL 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,010 mAh | 5,200 mAh+4% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | TCL 50 XE NXTPAPER 5G | TCL 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 185 g+3% | 190 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP54 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | TCL 50 XE NXTPAPER 5G | TCL 605 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 |
Software
| Spec | TCL 50 XE NXTPAPER 5G | TCL 605 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 15 |
Audio
| Spec | TCL 50 XE NXTPAPER 5G | TCL 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |

