TCL 50 SE

Overview

Released Apr 2024

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Processor MediaTek Helio G88 (12nm) Octa-core

CPU Speed 2000MHz

RAM 4/6GB

Storage 128/256 GB

Price (CAD) —

Regions USA, Canada

Regional Variants —

Warranty 1 Year

Accessories USB Power Adapter, Manual, Data Cable

Software & Support

OS Android

OS at Launch 14

Current Version —

OS Updates —

Security Updates —

Custom UI —

Display

Type Color

Technology LCD (IPS)

Size 6.78"

Resolution 1080 × 2460

Pixel Density 396 ppi

Colors 16.7 million

Refresh Rate —

Touch Sampling Rate —

Peak Brightness —

Always On Display

DC Dimming

DisplayMate Grade —

Multi-touch

Fingerprint Resistant

Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Digital Compass

Additional Features Capacitive touchscreen, 90Hz refresh rate

Secondary Display

Secondary Display

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Camera — Main

Main Camera 50MP f/1.8 (Wide)

Camera 2 2MP f/2.4 (Macro)

Flash Yes (LED)

Sensor Name —

Sensor Size —

Focal Length (Main) —

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Focal Length (Telephoto) —

Optical Zoom —

Digital Zoom —

Video Resolution Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)

Video FPS 30fps

Video Length —

Video Formats MPEG-4

Features Auto focus, Effects, Face detection, Geotagging, Multi-shot, Night mode, Panorama, Self-timer, Smile detection

Additional Info HDR

Camera — Front

Front Camera

Video Recording

Resolution 8MP f/2.0 (Wide)

Video Resolution Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)

Video FPS 30fps

Zoom Unknown

Optical Zoom —

Digital Zoom —

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Additional Info —

Camera — Scores

DxOMark Overall —

DxOMark Photo —

DxOMark Video —

DxOMark Zoom —

DxOMark Bokeh —

DxOMark Selfie —

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Performance

Chip MediaTek Helio G88 (12nm) Octa-core

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GPU —

RAM 4/6GB

Storage 128/256 GB

AnTuTu v11 —

Geekbench 6 Single —

Geekbench 6 Multi —

Geekbench 5 Single —

Geekbench 5 Multi —

Battery

Capacity 5,010 mAh

Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)

Removable

Fast Charging 33W

Wireless Charging —

Comes with Charger —

Talk Time —

Video Playback —

Internet (WiFi) —

Internet (Cellular) —

Standby —

Mixed Usage —

Charge Time 0–100% —

Charged in 30 Min —

GSMArena Score —

Battery Test Source —

Battery Life (Call) —

Battery Life (Video) —

Battery Life (Web) —

Battery Life (Gaming) —

Connectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac

WiFi Version —

Bluetooth 5.1

Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN

Bluetooth Codecs SBC

USB Type USB Type-C

USB OTG

USB Speed —

NFC

Infrared

Headset Jack 3.5mm

Mobile Hotspot

GPS

GPS Type A-GPS

UWB

Satellite —

Memory Expansion

Expansion Type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC

Expansion Capacity 2000MB

Cellular

Networks GPRS, EDGE, HSPA+, LTE

LTE MHz

LTE (700) LTE (800) LTE (850) LTE (900) LTE (1700) LTE (1800) LTE (1900) LTE (2100) LTE (2300) LTE (2500) LTE (2600)

3G MHz

850 900 1700 1900 2100

2G MHz

850 900 1800 1900

Data 4G/LTE

VoLTE

WiFi Calling

Physical SIM Nano-SIM

Dual SIM

eSIM

Push to Talk

Data Tethering

Design & Build

Form Factor Bar

Material Plastic

Frame Material —

Rear Material —

Colors Midnight Blue, Space Grey

Dimensions 16.816 × 7.553 × 0.809 cm (6.62 × 2.97 × 0.32 in)

Weight 195g

IP Rating —

Water Resistance No

Fingerprint Sensor Yes

Rugged Design

iFixit Score —

Parts Availability —

Audio

External Speakers Stereo

Noise Cancellation

Dolby Atmos

Hi-Res Audio

FM Radio —

GSMArena Loudness —

Speaker Loudness —

Input & Navigation

Touchscreen

Navigation Type Touchscreen

Keyboard Type Touchscreen

Home Key

Sleep/Wake Key

External Volume

Safety

SAR Head 0.92 W/kg

SAR Body 1.34 W/kg

Hearing Aid Compatible

TTY/TDD

More

Additional Information —

Additional Comments —

Related Links Official Website

Manual Download PDF

Quick Start Guide —