Yup, one of them is definitely bigger...
Tip, if you create multiple chars on an account, each will keep track of it's own newbie status separately until you logoff.
Ie You create 5 chars, but play for years using only 1 of them, the other 4 will still remain as a (new player) until you logon to those chars and logoff.
Secret tip - If you don't logoff, the number of hours you play on that char won't be saved.
When they introduced the (new player) aspect in a old publish years ago, all existing chars at that time gained that tag.
I still have chars with the new player status that are in Fel. Hangs on login with the CC. I can only use them with the EC.