Lava Play Ultra vs TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $175 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 43/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 190g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $199
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 63/100)
What makes TCL 60 SE NxtPaper better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper, the Lava Play Ultra scores 10 points higher (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, TCL 60 SE NxtPaper — 48/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | TCL 60 SE NxtPaper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 165.6×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $199 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and TCL 60 SE NxtPaper, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads TCL 60 SE NxtPaper by 66.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $24. Lava Play Ultra was $24 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
The Lava Play Ultra is noticeably better than the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Play Ultra (79/100 vs 55/100).