HMD Aura vs TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, 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 21/100 (a 36-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 Aura doesn't; the HMD Aura is noticeably lighter (175g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 227g
- Better portability (64/100 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 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER scores 36 points higher (57/100 vs 21/100). 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 Aura (57/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (63/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (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 Aura notably outperforms the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER (64/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 7.2" IPS LCD NXTPAPER | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 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 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 174.5×81.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $449 |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
- 7.2" IPS LCD NXTPAPER
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads HMD Aura by 83.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Aura
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (57/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (63/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (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 Aura notably outperforms the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER (64/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER?
The TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER significantly outperforms the HMD Aura by 36 points (57/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura 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 Aura or the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER?
The TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads on performance (57/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura 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).