Honor X8a vs TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, 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 39/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (953,150 vs 365,001); the Honor X8a is noticeably lighter (179g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8a
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
What makes Honor X8a better?
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 227g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 47/100)
What makes TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 953150 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (63/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8a vs the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra scores 18 points higher (57/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads (57/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X8a (57/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X8a (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X8a (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (76/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8a | TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 7.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 174.5×81.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $329 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- 7.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8a and TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads Honor X8a by 61.7% 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 NxtPaper 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X8a (57/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X8a (61/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X8a (50/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (76/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor X8a — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8a or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads on camera score (61/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8a or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads on performance (57/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a over the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Honor X8a (76/100 vs 47/100).