HMD Aura 2 vs TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
The HMD Aura 2 (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads — 57/100 vs 20/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (953,150 vs 153,667); the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura 2 doesn't; the HMD Aura 2 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura 2
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
What makes HMD Aura 2 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 227g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 47/100)
What makes TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra 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 Aura 2 vs the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra scores 37 points higher (57/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads (57/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (57/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (63/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura 2 is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura 2 | TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 | 256GB | 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 | — | $329 |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura 2
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura 2
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- 7.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura 2 and TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads HMD Aura 2 by 83.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Aura 2
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performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (57/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (63/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (61/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura 2 is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura 2 or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 by 37 points (57/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura 2 and the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The HMD Aura 2 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura 2 or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads on camera score (61/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura 2 or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads on performance (57/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura 2 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).