Honor X6a vs TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
The Honor X6a (2023) 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 29/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 193,858); the Honor X6a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6a
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
What makes Honor X6a better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 208g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 55/100)
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 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (64/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X6a vs the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro scores 22 points higher (51/100 vs 29/100). 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 30/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X6a (55/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X6a (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro and the Honor X6a are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X6a is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X6a | 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 | 5W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Magic OS 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.1×8.4 mm | 169.4×80.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X6a
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X6a
- 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 X6a
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X6a and TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads Honor X6a 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 X6a (55/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X6a (64/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro and the Honor X6a are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X6a is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6a or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor X6a by 22 points (51/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X6a and the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The Honor X6a has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6a or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X6a or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads on performance (55/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6a 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).