HMD Asha 305 Lite vs TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
The HMD Asha 305 Lite (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9832E, while the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; launch prices were $65 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads — 57/100 vs 16/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 2500); the main camera is 2 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Asha 305 Lite doesn't; the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER is thinner (7.6mm vs 10.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Asha 305 Lite
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
What makes HMD Asha 305 Lite better?
- Cheaper at launch: $65 vs $449
- Overall rating 16/100
What makes TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 2500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 2MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (61/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (63/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Asha 305 Lite vs the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER scores 41 points higher (57/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads (50/100 vs 12/100). Value score: HMD Asha 305 Lite — 28/100, TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER — 38/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "display" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (63/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (50/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER notably outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (47/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Asha 305 Lite | TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9832E | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3185 | |
| Display | 5.0" TFT | 7.2" IPS LCD NXTPAPER | |
| Resolution | 480x854 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2500 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 2 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android (AOSP) | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 850 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.0×71.5×10.2 mm | 174.5×81.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $65 | $449 |
Camera comparison
HMD Asha 305 Lite
- Main: 2MP
- Front: 2MP
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Asha 305 Lite
- 5.0" TFT
- Resolution: 480x854
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
- 7.2" IPS LCD NXTPAPER
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Asha 305 Lite
- 2500 mAh
- No wireless charging
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $384. HMD Asha 305 Lite was $384 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (63/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (61/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (50/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER notably outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (47/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Asha 305 Lite or the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER?
The TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite by 41 points (57/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Asha 305 Lite and the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER?
The HMD Asha 305 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Asha 305 Lite or the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER?
The TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads on camera score (61/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the HMD Asha 305 Lite 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).