Side-by-side technical data
TCL 50 XL vs Honor Play9T
Comparison between TCL 50 XL and Honor Play9T: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from TCL and Honor.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 50 XL | Play9T |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.3 | 5.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.5 | 6.2 |
| Camera | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 6.3 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 50 XL, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- IPS LCD
- against TFT LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Pixel Density
- 396 ppi
- against 261 ppi
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Honor Play9T, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,010 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 6 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 50 XL | Play9T |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 613 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 456,552 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 cores and 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 and 6x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | — | v10 |
Design
| Specification | 50 XL | Play9T |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey | Black, White, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Body Height | 167.6 mm | 166.9 mm |
| Weight | 195 g Best value | 197 g |
| Usable Surface | 86.3 % Best value | 86 % |
| Body Materials | — | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP64 |
Battery
| Specification | 50 XL | Play9T |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,010 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | — | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 35 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | 50 XL | Play9T |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD Best value | TFT LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 550 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ Best value | 6.77″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,460 px Best value | 1,610 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 396 ppi Best value | 261 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, 120Hz, Capacitive Touch | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | 50 XL | Play9T |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 50 XL | Play9T |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | 50 XL | Play9T |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
Connectivity
| Specification | 50 XL | Play9T |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | 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 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 B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Infrared, VoLTE, VoWiFi |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.22 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.87 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 3,300 Mbps Best value | 2,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 900 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 50 XL | Play9T |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
Technical
| Specification | 50 XL | Play9T |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | T702W | ALT-AN00 |
