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TCL 50 LE

Released May 30, 2024$99 launch pricePhone

The TCL 50 LE is a 4G-only budget phone launched on Verizon Prepaid in May 2024 at $99 (later cut to $79): a 6.6-inch 90Hz HD+ LCD, a MediaTek Helio G36 chipset, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, a 13MP main camera and a 4000mAh battery with 18W charging.

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Pros

6.6-inch HD+ screen with a 90Hz refresh rate at a $99 launch price
3.5mm headphone jack and a microSD slot supporting up to 512GB
4000mAh battery with 18W wired charging
Face unlock and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor
Ships with Android 14

Cons

4G LTE only, with no 5G
No NFC listed in the spec sheet
Only 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, with a 13MP main camera and 1080p@30fps video
No water-resistance rating

Below average

Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.

Performance20

Display37.3

Camera20.5

Battery29.4

Features20

Performance uses the published results of the MediaTek Helio G36, because we have no benchmark result for this device itself yet.

Full specifications

Everything we track for the TCL 50 LE

Display

Screen size: 6.6 ″
Panel type: IPS LCD
Resolution: 720x1612
Pixel density: 267 ppi
Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Screen-to-body: 84.4 %

Performance

Chipset: MediaTek Helio G36
RAM (max): 4 GB
Storage options: 64GB

Camera

Main camera: 13 MP
Max video: 1080p@30fps
Front camera: 8 MP

Battery

Capacity: 4,000 mAh
Wired charging: 18 W

Connectivity

5G: No
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth: 5.1
NFC: No
USB: USB Type-C

Software

OS at launch: Android 14

Audio

3.5mm jack: Yes

Quick answers

Is the TCL 50 LE good in 2026?

The TCL 50 LE earns an Inno Score of 25.4/100 (“Below average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. The TCL 50 LE is a 4G-only budget phone launched on Verizon Prepaid in May 2024 at $99 (later cut to $79): a 6.6-inch 90Hz HD+ LCD, a MediaTek Helio G36 chipset, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, a 13MP main camera and a 4000mAh battery with 18W charging.

What are the key specs of the TCL 50 LE?

Chipset: MediaTek Helio G36 · Screen size: 6.6 ″ · Capacity: 4,000 mAh · Main camera: 13 MP

What are the closest alternatives to the TCL 50 LE?

Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are Cubot A1, itel A100C, Redmi 12C — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.