HMD Arc vs TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
The HMD Arc (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads — 57/100 vs 20/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER is faster in AnTuTu (953,150 vs 153,667); the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Arc doesn't; the HMD Arc is noticeably lighter (185g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Arc
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
What makes HMD Arc better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 227g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 47/100)
What makes TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 953150 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (63/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Arc vs the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER scores 37 points higher (57/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads (57/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (57/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (63/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Arc | TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 7.2" IPS LCD NXTPAPER | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | 174.5×81.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $449 |
Camera comparison
HMD Arc
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Arc
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
- 7.2" IPS LCD NXTPAPER
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Arc
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Arc and TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads HMD Arc by 83.9% 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 Ultra NXTPAPER significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (57/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (63/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER significantly outperforms the HMD Arc (61/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Arc is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Arc or the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER?
The TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER significantly outperforms the HMD Arc by 37 points (57/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Arc and the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER?
The HMD Arc has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Arc or the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER?
The TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads on camera score (61/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Arc or the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER?
The TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads on performance (57/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Arc over the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER (61/100 vs 10/100).