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TCL 50 XL 5G (6GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£140RAM capacity:6 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.78 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP

TCL 50 XL 5G (6GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.0

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components

90%

6.0

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 79% of smartphones
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

25%

5.7

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.4

Camera

15%

5.5

Display

15%

5.7

Battery

10%

7.4

Software

10%

7.7

Connectivity

4%

4.7

Audio

3%

7.1

Design

â–¼Worse than 74% of smartphones
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £140

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Technical Specifications of smartphone TCL 50 XL 5G (6GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components:

25%

5.7

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.4

Camera

15%

5.5

Display

15%

5.7

Battery

10%

7.4

Software

10%

7.7

Connectivity

4%

4.7

Audio

3%

7.1

Design

6.0
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
TCL 50 XL 5G (6GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components:

60%

6.0

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

7.1
Brand name
TCL
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ processor model which is slower than processors in 64% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.7% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
6 GB
RAM capacity
6 GB
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 6 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 71.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 10.8% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Internal storage
128 GB
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 14.2% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 14
Android version
Android 14
Android version
Android 14
â–² Better than 49% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 14 which is newer than that found in 49.5% of smartphones and equal to that in 21% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
Main camera megapixels
50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP which is lower than that of 55.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.6% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
?
Main camera sensor area
20.5 mm²
Main camera sensor area
20.5 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 20.5 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 76.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 12.9% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.64 µm
Main camera pixel size
0.64 µm
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.64 µm which is smaller than in 75.1% of smartphones and equal to the size in 18.6% of smartphones.
1.28 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.78 inches
Screen size
6.78 inches
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.78 inches which is larger than the screens of 73.5% of smartphones and equal to those of 9.5% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2460 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2460 px
â–² Better than 66% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2460 px which is higher than that of 65.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
396 ppi
Pixel density
396 ppi
â–² Better than 51% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 396 ppi which is higher than that of 50.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.1% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Refresh rate
120 Hz
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,010 mAh
Battery capacity
5,010 mAh
â–² Better than 57% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,010 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 57.2% of smartphones and equal to those in 0.6% of smartphones.
Charging speed
18 W
Charging speed
18 W
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 18 W which is slower than in 76% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 11.7% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
yes
FM radio
yes
â–² Better than 66% of models
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
167.6 mm
Height
167.6 mm
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 167.6 mm which is taller than 81.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Width
75.5 mm
Width
75.5 mm
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 75.5 mm which is narrower than 59.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.2% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.2 mm
Thickness
8.2 mm
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.2 mm which is thinner than 51.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.1% of smartphones.
Weight
195 g
Weight
195 g
â–² Better than 53% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 195 g which is lighter than 52.5% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1.9% of smartphones.
Device volume
100,200 cm³
Device volume
100,200 cm³
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 100,200 cm³ which is larger than 64.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
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TCL 50 XL 5G (6GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

246810TotalPerformance & HardwareSoftwareCameraConnectivityDisplayBatteryAudioDesign
  • 0.11 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.78 inches
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.78 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Has a barometer
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This smartphone features a barometer, the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones include a barometer.
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1080 x 2460 px
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2460 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2460 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 0.2% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    5,010 mAh
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (5010 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    5,010 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    FM radio
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.0
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.3
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.3 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.3 vs 5.2
  • 85.7% cheaper
    TCL 50 XL 5G (6GB + 128GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£140 vs £260).
    £140 vs £260
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.0
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Has a barometer
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This smartphone features a barometer, the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones include a barometer.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.3
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.3 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.3 vs 5.2
  • 0.11 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.78 inches
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.78 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1080 x 2460 px
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2460 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2460 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 0.3% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    396 ppi
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (396 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    396 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 0.2% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    5,010 mAh
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (5010 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    5,010 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    FM radio
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 35.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    20.5 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • 21.4% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    8,476
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <7.1k – >15.9k
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (8,476 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    8,476 vs 10,783
  • 5.44x less popular
    TCL 50 XL 5G (6GB + 128GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 3.1% worse value for money
    TCL 50 XL 5G (6GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (7.12 vs 7.3).
    7.12 vs 7.34
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 21.4% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    8,476
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <7.1k – >15.9k
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (8,476 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    8,476 vs 10,783
  • 2 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    6 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (6 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 8 GB
  • 50% less L3 cache
    L3 cache
    2048 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1k KB – >8.2k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 25.9% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    698
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (698 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    698 vs 942
  • 72.4% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    338
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <313 – >4.7k
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (338 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    338 vs 1,226
  • 8.3% lower CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    2,133 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2133 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 25.7% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    1,881
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1,881 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    1,881 vs 2,533
  • 14.3% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    12 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 14 GB
  • 33.3% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    17.07 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (17.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    17.07 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    Instant markup
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 35.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    20.5 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    8 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (8 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    8 MP vs 16 MP
  • 0.16 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    0.64 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.6 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    1.28 binned
    0.64 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    50 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 500 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    500 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (500 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    500 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 24.2% lower screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    500 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (500 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    500 nits vs 660 nits
  • 45.5% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    18 W
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (18 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    18 W vs 33 W
  • No reverse wired charging
    Reverse wired charging
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    aptX HD
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 4 mm taller
    Height
    167.6 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (167.6 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    167.6 mm vs 163.6 mm

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pcmag.com
20/03/2025
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techaeris.com
14/07/2025
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crackberry.com
30/06/2024
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androidauthority.com
17/06/2024
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pcmag.com
23/05/2024
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cnet.com
06/05/2024
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techaeris.com
14/07/2025
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thegeekerz.it
27/09/2024
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Third-party reviews

What we like about TCL 50 XL 5G (6GB + 128GB)

  • Very affordable price, offering significant value for a budget 5G phone.
  • Large 6.78-inch FHD+ display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, a standout feature in this price range.
  • NXTPAPER display technology (on the Nxtpaper version) provides a glare-free, paper-like viewing experience with various eye-friendly reading modes.
  • Decent performance for everyday tasks and casual use, with 6GB of RAM aiding in smoother multitasking compared to competitors with less RAM.
  • Includes a 3.5mm headphone jack and expandable storage (up to 2TB via microSD card), features often missing on more expensive phones.
  • NFC support for mobile payments is included, which is uncommon for budget phones.
  • Comes with Android 14 out of the box (at launch), which is a recent software version.
  • Call quality is clear and the phone does a good job of rejecting background noise.
  • The design is modern and does not feel overly cheap, with some users liking the faux-leather texture on the back.
  • Video recording is surprisingly steady thanks to electronic image stabilization (EIS).

What we don't like about TCL 50 XL 5G (6GB + 128GB)

  • Battery life is generally unimpressive and shorter than many competitors in video rundown tests.
  • Cameras are mediocre, producing soft or grainy images in low light and sometimes lacking detail and color accuracy even in good lighting.
  • Limited software support, with only one major OS update and two years of security updates promised.
  • The screen can be dim and difficult to see clearly outdoors in direct sunlight.
  • Speakers sound thin and muddy, lacking in bass, making headphones a better option for media consumption.
  • Performance can slow down significantly during graphics-intensive gaming or heavy CPU usage.
  • The phone lacks an official IP rating for water and dust resistance.
  • It is primarily available as a carrier-locked device (e.g., T-Mobile/Metro, Verizon prepaid), limiting carrier flexibility.
  • Some users reported minor software quirks, such as difficulty moving app icons on the home screen.

Verdict

The TCL 50 XL 5G features a large 6.78-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and responsive 240Hz touch sampling rate, powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ octa-core 5G chipset and 6GB of RAM for decent multitasking performance. The device includes a versatile 50MP main camera system, 128GB of expandable storage (up to 2TB via microSD), a substantial 5010mAh battery with 18W fast charging support, a 3.5mm headphone jack, dual speakers with DTS 3D Boom Sound, NFC, and runs Android 14. Key pros include the great value for the price, the large and fluid 120Hz display, ample RAM and expandable storage, and the inclusion of NFC for contactless payments. However, the camera quality is generally considered mediocre in various lighting conditions, the battery life is average and falls short of some competitors, the screen can be dim outdoors, the speakers are thin-sounding, and TCL only promises one major OS update and two years of security updates.

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