TCL 50 XE NxtPaper

Name: TCL 50 XE NxtPaper
Brand: TCL

Display6.56" 720 x 1612 pixels

ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm)

Main camera50MP

Battery5010 mAh

5.8GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900

4G bands

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66, 71

5G bands

2, 5, 25, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77 SA/NSA/Sub6

Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced

2024, June

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

164.1 x 75 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 2.95 x 0.33 in)

Weight

185 g (6.53 oz)

SIM

Nano-SIM

Display

Type

IPS LCD, 90Hz

Size

6.56 inches, 103.4 cm2 (~84.0% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)

Features

NxtPaper technology

Platform

Android 14

Chipset

Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

Mali-G57 MC2

Memory

Card slot

microSDXC

Internal

128GB 4GB RAM

Main Camera

Modules

50 MP, (wide), PDAF 5 MP, (ultrawide) Auxiliary lens

Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama

Video

1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Module

8 MP, (wide)

Features

1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers

3.5mm jack

Yes

Comms

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.3, A2DP, LE

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO

NFC

Yes (market/region dependent)

Radio

FM radio

USB

USB Type-C, OTG

Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), gyro, accelerometer, proximity, compass, barometer

Battery

Type

5010 mAh

Charging

18W wired

Misc

Colors

Space Blue

Models

T614J, T614WS

SAR

1.19 W/kg (head) 1.10 W/kg (body)

GoSolo Read / what it means7 takeaways

display

720p LCD, 90Hz, NxtPaperThe 269 ppi density and NxtPaper technology reduce eye strain during extended reading, but at 90Hz the screen will feel noticeably less fluid than 120Hz competitors in the same price range.

performance

Dimensity 6100+, 4GB RAMThe dual Cortex-A76 cores and Mali-G57 GPU handle everyday apps, light games (genshin impact at low settings around 30fps), and streaming without stutter, though multitasking with 4GB RAM feels tighter than 6GB alternatives.

battery

5010 mAh, roughly 1.5 daysWith moderate use (messaging, browsing, video calls) you can expect about 36 to 42 hours between charges; heavier use cuts this to a single day.

charging

18W wired, roughly 1.5 hoursFrom empty to full takes around 90 to 110 minutes, so you must plan ahead rather than grab a quick 20-minute top-up before leaving.

camera

50MP main, 5MP ultrawideThe 50MP with PDAF suits daylight shots and crops; the 5MP ultrawide handles group photos and landscapes, but the 1080p@30fps video limits your options if you record often.

durability

185g, 8.3mm, side fingerprintThe light weight and thin body make it pocketable, and the side-mounted fingerprint sensor is faster to unlock than face unlock alone, though no water-resistance rating means rain or accidental splashes are a real risk.

connectivity

5G Sub6, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.35G and dual-band WiFi ensure fast downloads where available; Bluetooth 5.3 keeps wireless audio stable, and the FM radio plus 3.5mm jack mean you can use wired headphones anywhere without adapters.