The verdict
Your pick: TCL 50 XE, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | 60 SE | 50 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.1 | 4.4 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 6.0 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 6.2 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 60 SE, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,200 mAh
- against 5,010 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 128 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
TCL 50 XE, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 442,599
- against 245,076
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
- against GSM, HSPA, LTE
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 60 SE | 50 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G81 | 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 | 512 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 245,076 | 442,599 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 420 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,391 | — |
| 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-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 Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | 60 SE | 50 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 76.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Body Height | 165.6 mm | 164.1 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 185 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85.9 % Best value | 84 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP54 |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | — |
| Repairability Class | B | — |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | — |
Battery
| Specification | 60 SE | 50 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,200 mAh Best value | 5,010 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | 49 h 13 min | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | 60 SE | 50 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 480 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.56″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,612 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 262 ppi | 269 ppi Best value |
| 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 | Mohs Level 5, Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Frameless, IPS LCD, 90Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | 60 SE | 50 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 60 SE | 50 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 60 SE | 50 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 Best value | 14 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 60 SE | 50 XE |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Single Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 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, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| 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 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 5.3 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 | 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 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 3,300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | 60 SE | 50 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, EDR | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Noise-Cancellation Microphone |
Technical
| Specification | 60 SE | 50 XE |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | T517H | T614SP, T614D |
