Lava Smart 4 Plus vs TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
The Lava Smart 4 Plus (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads — 57/100 vs 21/100 (a 36-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 is faster in AnTuTu (953,150 vs 153,667); the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Smart 4 Plus doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Smart 4 Plus
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
What makes Lava Smart 4 Plus better?
- Overall rating 21/100
What makes TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 953150 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (63/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Smart 4 Plus vs the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER scores 36 points higher (57/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads (57/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (57/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER notably outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER and the Lava Smart 4 Plus are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Smart 4 Plus | TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 7.2" IPS LCD NXTPAPER | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 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 | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.1×8.5 mm | 174.5×81.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $449 |
Camera comparison
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
- 7.2" IPS LCD NXTPAPER
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Smart 4 Plus and TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads Lava Smart 4 Plus by 83.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Smart 4 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (57/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER notably outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (63/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (61/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER and the Lava Smart 4 Plus are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Smart 4 Plus or the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER?
The TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus by 36 points (57/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Smart 4 Plus and the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER?
The Lava Smart 4 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Smart 4 Plus 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 Smart 4 Plus or the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER?
The TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads on performance (57/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Smart 4 Plus 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).