TCL 50 SE

Tcl Apr 8, 2024

Overview

The TCL 50 SE is a 2024 smartphone from Tcl. It features a 6.78" LCD IPS display with 720 x 1600 px resolution (260 ppi pixel density), offering a smooth 90 Hz refresh rate and impressive peak brightness of 900 nits. The device is powered by the MediaTek Helio G88 (12 nm process), 4GB RAM and Arm Mali-G52 MC2 GPU. The camera system features a 50MP Standard main sensor with f/1.8 aperture, accompanied by 2MP Macro lens, plus a 8MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 5010 mAh Li-Polymer battery with 33W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 14. Available in multiple configurations: 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, 6GB RAM + 256GB storage. Color options include Space Gray, Midnight Blue.

Basic Information

TCL 50 SE
BrandTcl
ModelTCL 50 SE
Launch DateMonday, April 8, 2024
Release Year2024
Dimensions168.2 × 75.5 × 8.1 mm
Weight195 g
Volume102.86 cm³
Available Colors
  • Space Gray
  • Midnight Blue

TCL 50 SE was released on Monday, April 8, 2024. The phone measures 168.2 × 75.5 × 8.1 mm with a volume of 102.86 cm³ and weighs 195g. It features a 6.78" LCD IPS display with 720 x 1600 px resolution (260 ppi pixel density) and 90 HzHz refresh rate. The device is available in the following colors: Space Gray, Midnight Blue.

Display

Size6.78"
TypeLCD IPS
Resolution720 x 1600 px
Pixel Density260 ppi
Aspect Ratio20:9
Refresh Rate90 Hz
BrightnessPeak: 900 nits
Contrast Ratio1500:1
HDR SupportNo
ProtectionN/A
Additional Features
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

The TCL 50 SE features a 6.78" LCD IPS display with 720 x 1600 px resolution (260 ppi pixel density) in 20:9 aspect ratio. The display offers peak brightness of 900 nits. It delivers smooth 90 Hz refresh rate and impressive 1500:1 contrast ratio. User-centric features include water drop notch, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ), tÜv rheinland eye comfort certification, dci-p3, 2.5d curved glass screen, capacitive, frameless. Additional protection features include scratch resistant.

Sensors

Security Sensors
  • Fingerprint (side-mounted)
Motion Sensors
  • accelerometer
Environmental Sensors
  • proximity
  • compass
Health SensorsN/A

For security, the TCL 50 SE features fingerprint (side-mounted). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer. Environmental monitoring includes proximity compass.

Battery

Capacity5010 mAh
TypeLi-Polymer
Fast Charging33W
Wireless ChargingN/A
Features
  • Non-removable
Additional InfoN/A

The TCL 50 SE is equipped with a 5010 mAh Li-Polymer battery. It features fast charging at 33W. The battery system includes non-removable.

Hardware

ChipsetMediaTek Helio G88
CPU
Processor Details
  • processor type: Octa-Core
  • production process: 12 nm
  • max freq: 2 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPUArm Mali-G52 MC2 @ 1000MHz
RAM & Storage4GB, 128GB eMMC 5.1 Storage
TCL 50 SE Versions:
  • 4GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 6GB RAM + 256GB Storage
AnTuTu Score250,000 (v10)
Additional FeaturesN/A
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gravity
Audio Features
  • Stereo Speakers
SD Card SlotNo
Battery5010 mAh

The TCL 50 SE is equipped with MediaTek Helio G88 built on 12 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. Graphics processing is handled by Arm Mali-G52 MC2 running at 1000MHz. The device comes with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage (eMMC 5.1 Storage). In AnTuTu benchmark v10, it achieves 250,000 points. Audio capabilities include Stereo Speakers. Integrated sensors include Fingerprint, Proximity, Light sensor, Accelerometer. The device is powered by a 5010 mAh battery. The TCL 50 SE is available in 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, 6GB RAM + 256GB storage configurations.

Connectivity

WiFi
WiFi Standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Other WiFi Features
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1 LE Low energy consumption
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
Network Bands
4G LTE

  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B13 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)

3G

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

2G

  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
SIMDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM)
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB OTG
  • USB Type-C
NFCYes

The TCL 50 SE supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac with features like Dual band, Hotspot, Direct, Display. The TCL 50 SE comes with Bluetooth 5.1 LE Low energy consumption supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), EDR (Enhanced Data Rate), LE (Low Energy). For cellular connectivity, the TCL 50 SE uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM). The TCL 50 SE features Charging, Mass Storage, OTG, USB Type-C connectivity. The TCL 50 SE includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The TCL 50 SE supports 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.

Camera Features

Video Resolution
  • 1080p
Frame Rates
  • 30fps
Video FeaturesN/A

The TCL 50 SE features a 2-camera setup with a 50MP Standard main sensor (f/1.8) and 0.64 µm pixel size. The TCL 50 SE also includes a 2MP Macro lens (f/2.4). For selfies, the TCL 50 SE uses a 8MP front camera with f/2.0 aperture featuring 1.12 µm pixel size. The TCL 50 SE's camera system includes Digital zoom, Dual camera, Autofocus.

DxOMark Scores

No DxOMark scores available for this device.

Camera details

Rear Camera

Resolution: 50 MP
Aperture: f/1.8
Sensor Type: CMOS BSI
Pixel Size: 0.64 µm

Resolution: 2 MP
Aperture: f/2.4
Pixel Size: 1.75 µm

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 8 MP
Aperture: f/2.0
Pixel Size: 1.12 µm

Additional Features

Flash:
  • LED
Optical Stabilisation:
  • No
Slow Motion Video:
  • No, 30 fps
Features:
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Software

OSAndroid
OS Version14
Max OS Version

The TCL 50 SE runs on Android 14. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G88 chipset .

Prices

Store Price Storage RAM
Amazon DE EUR 231.82
USD 251.20 		256 GB 6 GB
Amazon UK GBP 163.88
USD 213.21 		256 GB 6 GB
Amazon DE EUR 231.82
USD 251.20 		256 GB 6 GB
Amazon UK GBP 163.88
USD 213.21 		256 GB 6 GB