TCL 50 XE NxtPaper specifications, advantages and disadvantages
TCL 50 XE NxtPaper Specifications
In the TCL 50 series, the company launched the TCL 50 XE NxtPaper smartphone in June 2024. It is powered by a 6nm Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ chipset with support for an octa-core CPU and Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. The phone offers a single Space Blue colour and the phone runs on Android 14 operating system. In terms of memory and storage, the device is available for purchase with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage while there is a microSDXC card slot. The display has a 6.56-inch IPS LCD panel, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a 720 x 1612 pixels resolution.
In terms of camera quality, the TCL 50 XE NxtPaper offers a 50MP primary lens, a 5MP ultrawide, and there is a 2MP depth lens as well. As for the selfie section, you get an 8MP lens that can record decent photos and 1080p videos at 30fps. The TCL 50 XE NxtPaper houses a 5010mAh battery that supports 18W wired charging. As for the price, the smartphone costs around $225 (Rs 18,990 in India) approximately.
| Budget | TCL 50 XE NxtPaper |
| Grid | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Announced | June 2024 |
| SIM card | Nano SIM |
| Dimensions | 6.46 x 2.95 x 0.33 inches |
| Weight | 185 grams |
| Size | 6.56 inches |
| Show | IPS LCD screen 90 Hz Ratio 20:9 ~269 PPI density NxtPaper Technology |
| Protection | No |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 pixels |
| Operating system | Android 14 |
| Chipset | 6nm: Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ |
| UPC | Octa-core 2x 1.8GHz Cortex-A76 processors 6×1.8GHz Cortex-A55 processor |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Card slot | microSDXC |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Internal | 128 GB |
| Camera | 50 MP (wide angle), PDAF 5 MP (ultra wide angle) 2 MP (depth) LED flash, HDR, panorama Max: 1080p@30fps |
| Selfie | 8 MP (wide angle) Max: 1080p@30fps |
| Loudspeaker | Yeah (stereo speakers) |
| 3.5mm connector | Yeah |
| Wireless network (WLAN) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | No |
| Infrared port | No |
| Radio | Yeah |
| USB | USB Type C, OTG |
| Sensors | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, accelerometer, proximity, compass and barometer. |
| Battery | 5010 mAh 18W with cable |
| Flag | Space blue |
| Expected price | $225 (Rs. 18,990 in India) approximately |
Pros and cons of the TCL 50 XE NxtPaper
Based on the above specifications, you can see the List of pros and cons (advantages and disadvantages) of the TCL 50 XE smartphone NxtPaper.
Advantages
- Supports 5G network connectivity.
- IPS LCD display with 90Hz refresh rate.
- Long battery life with 18W fast charging support.
- Android 14 operating system and OTG support.
- Stereo speakers are present.
- A side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
Cons
- Wireless and reverse charging is missing.
- A camera with optical zoom is missing.
- There is no support for 4K video recording.
- Gyro-EIS support is missing.
- Default nits brightness.
- No custom UI.
- A heating problem may appear with intensive use.
- Low resolution 720p display.
- Available in single color variants.
