Honor X5b vs TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
The Honor X5b (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, 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 24/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 193,858); the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5b doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5b
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
What makes Honor X5b better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 208g
- Overall rating 24/100
What makes TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 1001 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2918 vs 781
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (64/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5b vs the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro scores 27 points higher (51/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads (55/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (55/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X5b (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (40/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro and the Honor X5b are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5b | TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 2918 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.9" 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 | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Magic OS 8 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 530 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.8×8.7 mm | 169.4×80.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X5b
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X5b
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5b
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5b and TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads Honor X5b by 78.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (55/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X5b (64/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5b (40/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro and the Honor X5b are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5b or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X5b by 27 points (51/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X5b and the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The Honor X5b has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5b 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 Honor X5b or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads on performance (55/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5b over the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (55/100 vs 11/100).