Galaxy S23+ vs 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G

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Winner

TCL 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G is supported until Sep 2029 at $7.28 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy S23+ runs out in Feb 2028 ($10.29/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy S23+ 69 · 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 62 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Samsung Galaxy S23+ $206

Buy with care$10.29/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

TCL 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G $280

Safe to buy$7.28/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Sep 20272029

Category by category

Display

Galaxy S23+ 7050 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy S23+ 8550 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 42

The Galaxy S23+'s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy S23+ 7950 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 67

The Galaxy S23+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Galaxy S23+ 7450 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 80

5,010mAh vs 4,700mAh — the 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy S23+ 2450 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 46

The 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G is supported until Sep 2029 — 18 months longer than the Galaxy S23+.

Value

Galaxy S23+ 6950 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 62

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S23+ at $10.29 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy S23+	50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G
Price (street)	$206	$280
Display	6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz	6.8-inch IPS LCD NXTPAPER (full-color matte anti-glare), FHD+, 120Hz
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy	MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)
RAM	8GB	8GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	4,700 mAh	5,010 mAh
Charging	45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless	33W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x	108MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm	167.6 × 75.5 × 7.99 mm
Weight	196 g	196 g
Water resistance	IP68	Not rated
Supported until	Feb 2028	Sep 2029

Galaxy S23+ full verdict →50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

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