HMD Vibe vs TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
The HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, 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 27/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 424,216); the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe doesn't; the HMD Vibe is noticeably lighter (186g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
What makes HMD Vibe better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 208g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
What makes TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (64/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe vs the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro scores 24 points higher (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads (55/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads (50/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (55/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (50/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe | TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.2×8.4 mm | 169.4×80.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe and TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads HMD Vibe by 51.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (55/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (64/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro notably outperforms the HMD Vibe (50/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe by 24 points (51/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe and the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The HMD Vibe has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 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 Vibe or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads on performance (55/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe over the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (40/100 vs 10/100).