Redmi 12 vs TCL 40 NxtPaper

The Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the TCL 40 NxtPaper (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88. Both devices score the same overall rating of 39/100. Key differences: the TCL 40 NxtPaper has the bigger battery (5010 mAh vs 5000).

Both devices scored the same rating of 39/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi 12

Performance 29
Display 48
Camera 30
Battery 66
Portability 61
Value for money 52

TCL 40 NxtPaper

Performance 29
Display 54
Camera 39
Battery 46
Portability 63
Value for money —

What makes Redmi 12 better?


  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 46/100)

What makes TCL 40 NxtPaper better?

  • Bigger battery: 5010 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 195g vs 198g

  • Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (54/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 61/100)

Comparison verdict

The Redmi 12 and the TCL 40 NxtPaper received the same MobileRank rating — 39/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 leads (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100. In the "display" category, the TCL 40 NxtPaper is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 40 NxtPaper is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 notably outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 40 NxtPaper and the Redmi 12 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi 12 TCL 40 NxtPaper
Processor MediaTek Helio G88 MediaTek Helio G88
AnTuTu 365001 365001
Geekbench Single 430 430
Geekbench Multi 1375 1375
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution — 1080x2460
Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5010 mAh
Charging — 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 5 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS — Android 13
NFC — yes
Dimensions — 168.2×75.3×7.9 mm
Weight 198 g 195 g
Launch price $150 —

Camera comparison

Redmi 12

  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

TCL 40 NxtPaper

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera

Display comparison

Redmi 12

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
48
display

TCL 40 NxtPaper

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display

Battery and charging

Redmi 12

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery

TCL 40 NxtPaper

  • 5010 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 12 and TCL 40 NxtPaper, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 12 MediaTek Helio G88
39/100
365001 AnTuTu
TCL 40 NxtPaper MediaTek Helio G88
39/100
365001 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi 12

$150

TCL 40 NxtPaper

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100.

display

In the "display" category, the TCL 40 NxtPaper is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the TCL 40 NxtPaper is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 notably outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (66/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the TCL 40 NxtPaper and the Redmi 12 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi 12 or the TCL 40 NxtPaper?

Both devices scored 39/100. They are identical on performance — 29/100 for both. The clearest difference is battery life: better on the Redmi 12 (66/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 12 and the TCL 40 NxtPaper?

The Redmi 12 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the TCL 40 NxtPaper — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12 or the TCL 40 NxtPaper?

The TCL 40 NxtPaper leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 12 over the TCL 40 NxtPaper?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Redmi 12 (66/100 vs 46/100).