Side-by-side technical data
TCL 50 SE vs Hotwav Note 13 Max
Comparison between TCL 50 SE and Hotwav Note 13 Max: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from TCL and Hotwav.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 50 SE | Note 13 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.4 | 5.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.1 | 3.9 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 4.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 5.3 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 50 SE, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Peak Display Brightness
- 900 nits
- against 500 nits
- Weight
- 195 g
- against 223 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 33 W
- against 10 W
Hotwav Note 13 Max, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Display Pixel Density
- 409 ppi
- against 396 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 50 SE | Note 13 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G88 | Unisoc Tiger T606 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G57 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz Best value | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 250,000 | 256,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 425 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,355 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz | 2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | 50 SE | Note 13 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Grey, Purple | Black, Gold, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm Best value | 9.2 mm |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Body Height | 168.2 mm | 173 mm |
| Weight | 195 g Best value | 223 g |
| Usable Surface | 86 % Best value | 70 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | 50 SE | Note 13 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 5,010 mAh | 5,160 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Charge cycles | — | 800 |
Display
| Specification | 50 SE | Note 13 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 900 nits Best value | 500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,460 px Best value | 1,640 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 396 ppi | 409 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, IPS LCD | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Panda Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | 50 SE | Note 13 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 50 SE | Note 13 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Thermometer Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 50 SE | Note 13 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 50 SE | Note 13 Max |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, 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, 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 B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), 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 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi | Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, FM Radio, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | 50 SE | Note 13 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
Technical
| Specification | 50 SE | Note 13 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | T611B | — |
