Honor X8a vs TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper leads — 43/100 vs 39/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper is faster in AnTuTu (528,398 vs 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8a
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
What makes Honor X8a better?
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 190g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 63/100)
What makes TCL 60 SE NxtPaper better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 528398 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8a vs the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper scores 4 points higher (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper leads (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper leads (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper and the Honor X8a are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper notably outperforms the Honor X8a (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8a | TCL 60 SE NxtPaper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 165.6×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $199 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8a and TCL 60 SE NxtPaper, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper leads Honor X8a by 30.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X8a
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper and the Honor X8a are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper notably outperforms the Honor X8a (48/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
The TCL 60 SE NxtPaper edges out the Honor X8a by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8a or the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
The Honor X8a leads on camera score (43/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8a or the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
The TCL 60 SE NxtPaper leads on performance (43/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a over the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper (48/100 vs 33/100).