HMD Skyline vs TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Skyline leads — 62/100 vs 57/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (953,150 vs 798,429); the HMD Skyline is noticeably lighter (209g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 227g
- Better camera (75/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 63/100)
What makes TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 953150 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra, the HMD Skyline scores 5 points higher (62/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 7.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 174.5×81.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $329 |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- 7.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads HMD Skyline by 16.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Skyline
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performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (90/100 vs 63/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (75/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The HMD Skyline edges out the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the HMD Skyline (90/100 vs 63/100).