The verdict
Your pick: TCL 60 SE, ahead on Performance & hardware and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | 50 SE | 60 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.4 | 5.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.1 | 4.1 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 6.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 6.2 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 50 SE, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 900 nits
- against 480 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 396 ppi
- against 262 ppi
- Fast Charge Power
- 33 W
- against 18 W
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- against 720 px
TCL 60 SE, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,200 mAh
- against 5,010 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 50 SE | 60 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Helio G81 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 250,000 Best value | 245,076 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 425 Best value | 420 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,355 | 1,391 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | 50 SE | 60 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Grey, Purple | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm Best value | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Body Height | 168.2 mm | 165.6 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 190 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86 % Best value | 85.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP54 |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | B |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
| Drop Test Count | — | 180 |
Battery
| Specification | 50 SE | 60 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 5,010 mAh | 5,200 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W Best value | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable Best value |
| Battery Endurance | — | 49 h 13 min |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | 50 SE | 60 SE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,460 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 396 ppi Best value | 262 ppi |
| 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 | Mohs Level 5, Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | 50 SE | 60 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 50 SE | 60 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 50 SE | 60 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 15 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 50 SE | 60 SE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B68 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| 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 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| 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 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 50 SE | 60 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, EDR |
Technical
| Specification | 50 SE | 60 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | T611B | T517H |
