Lava Smart 4 vs TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
The Lava Smart 4 (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; launch prices were $69 and $329. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads — 57/100 vs 20/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (953,150 vs 153,667); the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Smart 4 doesn't; the Lava Smart 4 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Smart 4
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
What makes Lava Smart 4 better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $69 vs $329
- Better portability (52/100 vs 47/100)
What makes TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra 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 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- 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 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Smart 4 vs the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra scores 37 points higher (57/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads (57/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Lava Smart 4 — 36/100, TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra — 50/100; 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 NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (57/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (63/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Smart 4 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Smart 4 | TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 7.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 540x1210 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 Go | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 850 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.5×8.8 mm | 174.5×81.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $69 | $329 |
Camera comparison
Lava Smart 4
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Smart 4
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 540x1210
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- 7.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Smart 4
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Smart 4 and TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads Lava Smart 4 by 83.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $260. Lava Smart 4 was $260 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (57/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (63/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 (61/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Smart 4 is a bit better (52/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Smart 4 or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 by 37 points (57/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Smart 4 and the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The Lava Smart 4 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Smart 4 or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads on camera score (61/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Smart 4 or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads on performance (57/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Smart 4 over the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (61/100 vs 10/100).