Honor Magic8 vs TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $625 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 43/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 528,398); the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
What makes TCL 60 SE NxtPaper better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $625
- Better portability (63/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper, the Honor Magic8 scores 45 points higher (88/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, TCL 60 SE NxtPaper — 48/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | TCL 60 SE NxtPaper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 165.6×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $199 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and TCL 60 SE NxtPaper, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads TCL 60 SE NxtPaper by 664.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $426. TCL 60 SE NxtPaper was $426 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper by 45 points (88/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.