TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper 5G

Manufacturer: TCL

The TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper 5G is a large-screen smartphone built around a 6.8″ LCD IPS panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and a pixel density of 395 ppi, making it a capable everyday device with a smooth visual experience. It runs Android 14 and includes a triple rear camera system led by a 108MP main sensor, alongside an 8MP and a 2MP lens, paired with a 32MP front camera for selfies and video calls.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset built on a 6nm process, paired with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage expandable up to 2TB via a microSD slot. The 5010 mAh battery supports 33W fast wired charging, while connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, and USB Type-C. The phone also features stereo speakers and retains a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Pros

The 6.8-inch IPS display runs at 120Hz with a 395 ppi pixel density, offering smooth scrolling and reasonably sharp visuals for a large-screen device
A 108MP triple rear camera system with phase-detection autofocus, continuous autofocus during recording, HDR mode, slow-motion, timelapse, and extensive manual controls gives considerable shooting flexibility
512GB of internal storage with support for external memory up to 2TB ensures long-term storage versatility without compromise
The 5010 mAh battery paired with 33W fast wired charging provides a large capacity reserve with relatively quick top-up capability
Stereo speakers and a retained 3.5mm headphone jack cover both wired and speaker-based audio without forcing adapters
Connectivity is well-rounded with 5G, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, Wi-Fi 5, dual SIM support, and an e-paper display as an additional screen technology

Cons

No optical image stabilization on the main camera, which limits video smoothness and low-light handheld photography
Video recording is capped at 1080p at 30fps with no HDR10 or Dolby Vision recording support, limiting multimedia output quality
No wireless charging is available, making cable-free top-ups impossible
The display lacks branded damage-resistant glass, HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support, and has no Always-On Display mode
No water resistance rating leaves the device fully exposed to liquid damage
Bluetooth audio codec support is absent across all high-quality options including aptX, LDAC, and their variants, limiting wireless audio fidelity

Who is this for?

This device suits users who prioritize a large screen with a smooth experience, as the 6.8-inch 120Hz IPS panel and stereo speakers make it well-suited for media consumption and casual gaming. The triple rear camera system with its 108MP main sensor, broad manual controls, and slow-motion and timelapse capabilities appeals to photography enthusiasts who want creative flexibility without needing a dedicated camera. The dual SIM slot, 5G support, 512GB of storage expandable to 2TB, and the substantial 5010 mAh battery with 33W fast charging also make it a practical choice for heavy daily users who need connectivity, storage room, and sustained battery life throughout the day.

Who is this NOT for?

Users who frequently shoot video or need consistent handheld footage will find the absence of optical image stabilization and the 1080p 30fps recording ceiling limiting, particularly given the lack of HDR10 or Dolby Vision recording support. The phone is also poorly suited to those who need reliable protection in wet or outdoor environments, as there is no water resistance rating and no rugged build. Audiophiles looking to use wireless headphones with lossless or high-resolution audio codecs will be disappointed, since the device supports none of the major high-quality Bluetooth codecs, making wireless high-fidelity audio unattainable on this hardware.

Design:

water resistance	None
weight	196 g
thickness	8 mm
width	75.5 mm
height	167.6 mm
volume	101.2304 cm³
has a rugged build	✕
can be folded	✕

The TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper 5G has a non-folding, standard candy-bar form factor with a height of 167.6 mm and a width of 75.5 mm, sitting at a slim 8 mm thickness and weighing 196 g. Its total volume comes in at 101.23 cm³, giving it a relatively compact physical footprint for a large-screen device. The phone does not feature a rugged build and carries no water resistance rating, so it offers no certified protection against dust or moisture.

Display:

Display type	LCD, IPS
screen size	6.8"
pixel density	395 ppi
resolution	1080 x 2460 px
refresh rate	120Hz
brightness (typical)	550 nits
has branded damage-resistant glass	✕
supports HDR10	✕
supports HDR10+	✕
Always-On Display	✕
supports Dolby Vision	✕
contrast ratio	1500:1
Has a secondary screen	✕
has a touch screen	✓

The TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper 5G uses an LCD IPS panel measuring 6.8″ with a resolution of 1080 x 2460 px and a pixel density of 395 ppi, delivering a reasonably sharp image across its large touchscreen surface. The display runs at a 120Hz refresh rate for smoother motion and reaches a typical brightness of 550 nits, with a contrast ratio of 1500:1. It does not feature branded damage-resistant glass, an Always-On Display mode, or a secondary screen, and it lacks support for HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision.

Performance:

internal storage	512GB
RAM	8GB
Chipset (SoC) name	MediaTek Dimensity 6300
GPU name	Arm Mali-G57 MC2
CPU speed	2 x 2.4 & 6 x 2 GHz
Geekbench 6 result (multi)	2012
Geekbench 6 result (single)	782
GPU clock speed	950 MHz
Has integrated LTE	✓
RAM speed	2133 MHz
semiconductor size	6 nm
Supports 64-bit	✓
DirectX version	DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics	✓
Uses big.LITTLE technology	✓
CPU threads	8 threads
maximum amount of external memory supported	2000GB
Uses HMP	✓
maximum memory bandwidth	17.07 GB/s
L2 cache	1 MB
L1 cache	512 KB
maximum memory amount	12GB
uses multithreading	✓
DDR memory version	4
L3 cache	2 MB

The TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper 5G is driven by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 system-on-chip, built on a 6nm process with an 8-thread CPU running at 2 x 2.4 GHz and 6 x 2 GHz using big.LITTLE architecture with HMP support. It is paired with 8GB of DDR4 RAM at 2133 MHz — expandable up to 12GB — and 512GB of internal storage, with external memory support reaching up to 2TB. The Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU clocks at 950 MHz and supports DirectX 12, backed by integrated graphics and a maximum memory bandwidth of 17.07 GB/s. Cache configuration includes 512 KB L1, 1 MB L2, and 2 MB L3, and the chip supports 64-bit processing, multithreading, and integrated LTE. Geekbench 6 scores come in at 782 single-core and 2012 multi-core.

Cameras:

megapixels (main camera)	108 & 8 & 2 MP
wide aperture (main camera)	1.8 & 2.2 & 2.4f
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera	✓
megapixels (front camera)	32MP
has built-in optical image stabilization	✕
video recording (main camera)	1080 x 30 fps
Has a dual-tone LED flash	✕
number of flash LEDs	1
has a BSI sensor	✕
has a CMOS sensor	✓
has continuous autofocus when recording movies	✓
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos	✓
supports slow-motion video recording	✓
has a built-in HDR mode	✓
has manual exposure	✓
has a flash	✓
optical zoom	0x
has manual ISO	✓
has a serial shot mode	✓
has manual focus	✓
has a front camera	✓
Has laser autofocus	✕
Shoots 360° panorama	✕
has manual white balance	✓
shoots raw	✕
has touch autofocus	✓
has manual shutter speed	✕
can create panoramas in-camera	✓
wide aperture (front camera)	2f
Has timelapse function	✓
Has a front-facing LED flash	✕
has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) front camera	✕
supports HDR10 recording	✕
supports Dolby Vision recording	✕
has a front-facing camera under the display	✕
Has a RGB LED flash	✕
has 3D photo/video recording capabilities	✕

The rear camera system on the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper 5G is a triple-lens setup with a 108MP main sensor at f/1.8, an 8MP lens at f/2.2, and a 2MP lens at f/2.4, all using a CMOS sensor without back-side illumination. It records video at 1080p 30fps with continuous autofocus during recording, and supports slow-motion video, though there is no optical image stabilization, no optical zoom, and no HDR10 or Dolby Vision recording. Photo capabilities include phase-detection autofocus, touch autofocus, HDR mode, burst mode, panorama, timelapse, and manual controls for exposure, ISO, focus, and white balance, while RAW shooting and manual shutter speed are not available. A single LED flash is present, with no dual-tone or RGB flash option. The 32MP front camera sits at f/2.0 in a standard single-lens configuration with no front-facing flash and is not positioned under the display.

Operating system:

Android version	Android 14
has clipboard warnings	✓
has location privacy options	✓
has camera/microphone privacy options	✓
has Mail Privacy Protection	✕
has theme customization	✓
can block app tracking	✓
blocks cross-site tracking	✕
has on-device machine learning	✓
has notification permissions	✓
has media picker	✓
Can play games while they download	✓
has dark mode	✓
has Wi-Fi password sharing	✕
has battery health check	✓
has an extra dim mode	✓
has focus modes	✕
has dynamic theming	✓
can offload apps	✕
Has customizable notifications	✓
has Live Text	✓
has full-page screenshots	✓
supports split screen	✓
gets direct OS updates	✕
has PiP	✓
Can be used as a PC	✕
Has sharing intents	✓
has a child lock	✓
Supports widgets	✓
Is free and open source	✓
Has offline voice recognition	✓
has voice commands	✓
Tracks the current position of a mobile device	✓
is a multi-user system	✓
has Quick Start	✕

The TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper 5G runs Android 14, an open-source platform that supports multi-user profiles, split-screen multitasking, Picture-in-Picture, widgets, dark mode, dynamic theming, and theme customization. Privacy features cover location controls, camera and microphone access management, clipboard warnings, and app tracking blocking, though cross-site tracking protection, Mail Privacy Protection, and Wi-Fi password sharing are absent. Productivity is aided by full-page scrolling screenshots, a media picker, customizable notifications, Live Text, sharing intents, a child lock, on-device machine learning, offline voice recognition, and voice commands. The device also supports battery health monitoring, an extra dim display mode, phone tracking, and the ability to play games while they download. Focus modes, app offloading, Quick Start, and direct OS vendor updates are not available.

Battery:

battery power	5010 mAh
has wireless charging	✕
Supports fast charging	✓
charging speed	33W
has a removable battery	✕
has a battery level indicator	✓
has a rechargeable battery	✓

The TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper 5G houses a 5010 mAh rechargeable battery with a battery level indicator, and it supports 33W fast wired charging. The battery is non-removable and does not support wireless charging.

Audio:

has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack	✓
has stereo speakers	✓
has aptX	✕
has LDAC	✕
has aptX HD	✕
has aptX Adaptive	✕
has aptX Lossless	✕

The TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper 5G includes a 3.5mm headphone jack and stereo speakers, covering the basic audio output options. On the wireless audio side, it does not support any high-quality Bluetooth codecs, including aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, or LDAC.

Connectivity & Features:

has 5G support	✓
Wi-Fi version	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
SIM cards	2 SIM
Bluetooth version	5.3
has an external memory slot	✓
Has USB Type-C	✓
USB version	2
has NFC	✓
download speed	3300 MBits/s
Has a fingerprint scanner	✓
has emergency SOS via satellite	✕
has crash detection	✕
is DLNA-certified	✕
has a gyroscope	✓
supports ANT+	✕
Has a heart rate monitor	✕
has GPS	✓
has a compass	✓
supports Wi-Fi	✓
Has an infrared sensor	✕
has an accelerometer	✓
has a cellular module	✓
Has a barometer	✓
has an HDMI output	✕
Uses 3D facial recognition	✕
Has an iris scanner	✕
Stylus included	✕
supports Galileo	✓
Has motion tracking	✕
Has optical tracking	✕
Has a built-in projector	✕

The TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper 5G supports 5G connectivity alongside Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), and accommodates two SIM cards. Bluetooth 5.3 and NFC are both present, and the device connects via a USB Type-C port running USB 2.0, with a maximum download speed of 3300 Mbits/s. An external memory slot adds storage flexibility. The sensor suite includes a fingerprint scanner, gyroscope, accelerometer, compass, barometer, GPS, and Galileo support, while motion tracking, optical tracking, infrared sensor, heart rate monitor, ANT+, 3D facial recognition, and iris scanner are all absent. There is no HDMI output, no built-in projector, no DLNA certification, no crash detection, and no emergency SOS via satellite, and a stylus is not included.

Miscellaneous:

has a video light	✓
Has sapphire glass display	✕
Has a curved display	✕
Has an e-paper display	✓

The TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper 5G features a video light and an e-paper display, the latter being a notable inclusion in this device's screen technology. The display is flat rather than curved, and sapphire glass protection is not present.

Final Verdict

The TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper 5G is a large-screen Android 14 smartphone that covers the essentials well, anchored by a 108MP triple rear camera system with broad manual controls, a generous 512GB of expandable storage, a sizable 5010 mAh battery with 33W fast charging, and a smooth 120Hz display. Its 5G connectivity, dual SIM support, stereo speakers, and retained headphone jack add practical day-to-day value. That said, the absence of optical image stabilization, a 1080p video ceiling, no water resistance, and limited wireless audio codec support mean it is better matched to general users and casual photographers than to those with specialized or demanding requirements. Overall, the TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper 5G is a feature-rich large-format handset that delivers solid everyday versatility, provided its hardware limitations align with the user's needs.