HMD Arc vs TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper leads — 43/100 vs 20/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper is faster in AnTuTu (528,398 vs 153,667); the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Arc doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 190g
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes TCL 60 SE NxtPaper better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 528398 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper scores 23 points higher (43/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper leads (43/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper leads (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (43/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper notably outperforms the HMD Arc (55/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper notably outperforms the HMD Arc (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | TCL 60 SE NxtPaper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 165.6×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $199 |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and TCL 60 SE NxtPaper, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper leads HMD Arc by 70.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Arc
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (43/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper notably outperforms the HMD Arc (55/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper notably outperforms the HMD Arc (32/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
The TCL 60 SE NxtPaper significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 23 points (43/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
The TCL 60 SE NxtPaper leads on camera score (32/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
The TCL 60 SE NxtPaper leads on performance (43/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper (43/100 vs 9/100).