HMD Vibe vs TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
The HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, 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 27/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper is faster in AnTuTu (528,398 vs 424,216); the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
What makes HMD Vibe better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 190g
- Overall rating 27/100
What makes TCL 60 SE NxtPaper better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 528398 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe vs the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper scores 16 points higher (43/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper leads (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper leads (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper leads (48/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (48/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe | TCL 60 SE NxtPaper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.2×8.4 mm | 165.6×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $199 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe and TCL 60 SE NxtPaper, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper leads HMD Vibe by 19.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Vibe
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (32/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (48/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe or the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
The TCL 60 SE NxtPaper is noticeably better than the HMD Vibe — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe and the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
The HMD Vibe has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe or the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
The TCL 60 SE NxtPaper leads on camera score (32/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe or the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
The TCL 60 SE NxtPaper leads on performance (43/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe over the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper (48/100 vs 22/100).