Honor X5b vs TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
The Honor X5b (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads — 57/100 vs 24/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (953,150 vs 193,858); the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5b doesn't; the Honor X5b is noticeably lighter (194g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5b
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
What makes Honor X5b better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 227g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 47/100)
What makes TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 953150 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 781
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (63/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5b vs the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra scores 33 points higher (57/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads (57/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (57/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X5b (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra and the Honor X5b are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5b is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5b | TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 7.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 530 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 174.5×81.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $329 |
Camera comparison
Honor X5b
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X5b
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- 7.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5b
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5b and TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads Honor X5b by 79.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X5b
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (57/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X5b (63/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (61/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra and the Honor X5b are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X5b is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5b or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X5b by 33 points (57/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5b and the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The Honor X5b has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5b or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads on camera score (61/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X5b or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads on performance (57/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5b over the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (61/100 vs 10/100).