Lava Play Ultra vs TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; launch prices were $175 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads — 57/100 vs 53/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER is faster in AnTuTu (953,150 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $449
- Better display (79/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 47/100)
What makes TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 953150 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER scores 4 points higher (57/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads (61/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER — 38/100; 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 TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER (79/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (61/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER (71/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 7.2" IPS LCD NXTPAPER | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 174.5×81.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
- 7.2" IPS LCD NXTPAPER
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads Lava Play Ultra by 7.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $274. Lava Play Ultra was $274 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER (79/100 vs 63/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (61/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER (71/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER?
The TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER edges out the Lava Play Ultra by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER?
The TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads on camera score (61/100 vs 39/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Lava Play Ultra (71/100 vs 47/100).