Side-by-side technical data
TCL 40 NxtPaper vs TCL 50 5G
Comparison between TCL 40 NxtPaper and TCL 50 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from TCL.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 40 NxtPaper | 50 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.5 | 5.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.0 | 4.4 |
| Camera | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 6.0 | 6.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 40 NxtPaper, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 900 nits
- against 480 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 396 ppi
- against 267 ppi
- Fast Charge Power
- 33 W
- against 18 W
TCL 50 5G, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 442,599
- against 261,200
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Weight
- 183.5 g
- against 195 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 40 NxtPaper | 50 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 261,200 | 442,599 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 425 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,355 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | 40 NxtPaper | 50 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Multicolor | Blue, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 75.3 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 168.2 mm | 164.1 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 183.5 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86.2 % Best value | 84.9 % |
| Body Materials | Polycarbonate | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | Stylus Support | IP54 |
Battery
| Specification | 40 NxtPaper | 50 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,010 mAh | 5,010 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W Best value | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | 40 NxtPaper | 50 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 900 nits Best value | 480 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ Best value | 6.6″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,460 px Best value | 1,612 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 396 ppi Best value | 267 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 Best value | 1,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, NxtPaper technology | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | 40 NxtPaper | 50 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 40 NxtPaper | 50 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 40 NxtPaper | 50 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 14 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 40 NxtPaper | 50 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, eSIM |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 3,300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | 40 NxtPaper | 50 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, EDR | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | 40 NxtPaper | 50 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | T612B | T613P, T613K |
