HMD Pulse+ vs TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper leads — 43/100 vs 34/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper is faster in AnTuTu (528,398 vs 333,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 190g
- Overall rating 34/100
What makes TCL 60 SE NxtPaper better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 528398 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper scores 9 points higher (43/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper leads (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper and the HMD Pulse+ are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper and the HMD Pulse+ are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | TCL 60 SE NxtPaper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | 165.6×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $199 |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and TCL 60 SE NxtPaper, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper leads HMD Pulse+ by 36.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Pulse+
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performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (43/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper and the HMD Pulse+ are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper and the HMD Pulse+ are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
The TCL 60 SE NxtPaper edges out the HMD Pulse+ by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper — 43/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
The TCL 60 SE NxtPaper leads on performance (43/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ over the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper (43/100 vs 27/100).