HMD Asha 305 Lite vs TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
The HMD Asha 305 Lite (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9832E, while the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; launch prices were $65 and $329. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads — 57/100 vs 16/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 2500); the main camera is 2 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Asha 305 Lite doesn't; the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is thinner (7.6mm vs 10.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Asha 305 Lite
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
What makes HMD Asha 305 Lite better?
- Cheaper at launch: $65 vs $329
- Overall rating 16/100
What makes TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra 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 NxtPaper 60 Ultra, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra scores 41 points higher (57/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads (50/100 vs 12/100). Value score: HMD Asha 305 Lite — 28/100, TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra — 50/100; 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 NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (63/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (50/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (47/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Asha 305 Lite | TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9832E | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3185 | |
| Display | 5.0" TFT | 7.2" IPS LCD | |
| 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 | $329 |
Camera comparison
HMD Asha 305 Lite
- Main: 2MP
- Front: 2MP
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Asha 305 Lite
- 5.0" TFT
- Resolution: 480x854
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- 7.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Asha 305 Lite
- 2500 mAh
- No wireless charging
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $264. HMD Asha 305 Lite was $264 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (63/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (61/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (50/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra 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 NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra 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 NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The HMD Asha 305 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Asha 305 Lite or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads on camera score (61/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the HMD Asha 305 Lite over the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (61/100 vs 10/100).