Honor Magic8 vs TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
The Honor Magic8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; launch prices were $625 and $329. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 57/100 (a 31-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 953,150); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3185
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Lighter: 205g vs 227g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 47/100)
What makes TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra better?
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $625
- Overall rating 57/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra, the Honor Magic8 scores 31 points higher (88/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra — 50/100; 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 NxtPaper 60 Ultra (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 7.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 174.5×81.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $329 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- 7.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra by 323.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $296. TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra was $296 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (98/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (85/100 vs 63/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (87/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (85/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra by 31 points (88/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The Honor Magic8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.