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TCL 50 XE NXTPAPER 5G vs TCL 605

TCL 50 XE NXTPAPER 5G
34Inno Score
VS
WINNER
TCL 605
34.1Inno Score
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

Display comparison: TCL 50 XE NXTPAPER 5G versus TCL 605
SpecTCL 50 XE NXTPAPER 5GTCL 605
Screen size6.56 ″6.7 ″+2%
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution720x1612720x1600
Pixel density269 ppi+3%262 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Screen-to-body—85.9 %

Performance

Performance comparison: TCL 50 XE NXTPAPER 5G versus TCL 605
SpecTCL 50 XE NXTPAPER 5GTCL 605
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6100+MediaTek Helio G81
RAM (max)4 GB8 GB+100%
Storage options128GB128/256GB

Camera

Camera comparison: TCL 50 XE NXTPAPER 5G versus TCL 605
SpecTCL 50 XE NXTPAPER 5GTCL 605
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperture—f/1.8
Ultra-wide5 MP—
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP+60%5 MP

Battery

Battery comparison: TCL 50 XE NXTPAPER 5G versus TCL 605
SpecTCL 50 XE NXTPAPER 5GTCL 605
Capacity5,010 mAh5,200 mAh+4%
Wired charging18 W18 W

Design

Design comparison: TCL 50 XE NXTPAPER 5G versus TCL 605
SpecTCL 50 XE NXTPAPER 5GTCL 605
Weight185 g+3%190 g
Thickness8.3 mm8.3 mm
IP rating—IP54
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TCL 50 XE NXTPAPER 5G versus TCL 605
SpecTCL 50 XE NXTPAPER 5GTCL 605
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.1
NFCNoYes
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C 2.0

Software

Software comparison: TCL 50 XE NXTPAPER 5G versus TCL 605
SpecTCL 50 XE NXTPAPER 5GTCL 605
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 15

Audio

Audio comparison: TCL 50 XE NXTPAPER 5G versus TCL 605
SpecTCL 50 XE NXTPAPER 5GTCL 605
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackYesYes

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