HMD Aura vs TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads — 51/100 vs 21/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 153,667); the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura doesn't; the HMD Aura is noticeably lighter (175g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 208g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 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 (55/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (64/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro scores 30 points higher (51/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads (55/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (55/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (64/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| 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 | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 169.4×80.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads HMD Aura by 82.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (55/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (64/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Aura is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Aura by 30 points (51/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads on performance (55/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (55/100 vs 9/100).