Side-by-side technical data
TCL 50 XL vs Realme 12 Lite
Comparison between TCL 50 XL and Realme 12 Lite: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from TCL and Realme.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 50 XL | 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.4 | 4.8 |
| Camera | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 6.4 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 50 XL, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
- against GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE
- Max. download speed
- 3,300 Mbps
- against 390 Mbps
Realme 12 Lite, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Weight
- 185 g
- against 195 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 33 W
- against 18 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 50 XL | 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.8 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 338,900 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 473 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,510 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 cores and 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core processor with 4 Cortex-A73 cores at 2.8 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.9 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 |
Design
| Specification | 50 XL | 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey | Green, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 167.6 mm | 164.6 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 185 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86.3 % | 87.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP54 |
Battery
| Specification | 50 XL | 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,010 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | — | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 33 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value |
Display
| Specification | 50 XL | 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 950 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ Best value | 6.72″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,460 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 396 ppi Best value | 392 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 4,500,000 :1 |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, 120Hz, Capacitive Touch | Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant |
Sensors
| Specification | 50 XL | 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 50 XL | 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 50 XL | 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 50 XL | 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 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, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 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, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| 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 | 390 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 50 XL | 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
Technical
| Specification | 50 XL | 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | T702W | — |
