Lava Shark vs TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
The Lava Shark (2025) runs on the Unisoc T765, while the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; launch prices were $89 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads — 57/100 vs 33/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Shark doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Shark
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
What makes Lava Shark better?
- Cheaper at launch: $89 vs $449
- Overall rating 33/100
What makes TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (63/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Shark vs the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER scores 24 points higher (57/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads (61/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Lava Shark — 60/100, 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 notably outperforms the Lava Shark (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER notably outperforms the Lava Shark (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Shark | TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T765 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 7.2" IPS LCD NXTPAPER | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 850 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 174.5×81.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $89 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Lava Shark
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Shark
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
- 7.2" IPS LCD NXTPAPER
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Shark
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $360. Lava Shark was $360 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER notably outperforms the Lava Shark (57/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER notably outperforms the Lava Shark (63/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER significantly outperforms the Lava Shark (61/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Shark or the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER?
The TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER significantly outperforms the Lava Shark by 24 points (57/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Shark and the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER?
The Lava Shark has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Shark or the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER?
The TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads on camera score (61/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Shark or the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER?
The TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads on performance (57/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Shark over the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER (61/100 vs 10/100).