Redmi 12 vs TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra

The Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; launch prices were $150 and $329. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads — 57/100 vs 39/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (953,150 vs 365,001); the Redmi 12 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 227g).

The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi 12 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi 12

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

TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra

Performance 57
Display 63
Camera 61
Battery 50
Portability 47
Value for money 50

What makes Redmi 12 better?

  • Lighter: 198g vs 227g
  • Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $329

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better portability (61/100 vs 47/100)

What makes TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 953150 vs 365001
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 430
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 1375
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (57/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better camera (61/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (63/100 vs 48/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 12 vs the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra scores 18 points higher (57/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads (57/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 leads (66/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Redmi 12 — 52/100, 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 notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (57/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (66/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi 12 TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Helio G88 MediaTek Dimensity 7400
AnTuTu 365001 953150
Geekbench Single 430 1061
Geekbench Multi 1375 3185
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 7.2" IPS LCD
Resolution — 1080x2340
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging — 33W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS — Android 15
Brightness (peak) — 850 nits
NFC — yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions — 174.5×81.2×7.6 mm
Weight 198 g 227 g
Launch price $150 $329

Camera comparison

Redmi 12

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

TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera

Display comparison

Redmi 12

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

TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra

  • 7.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
63
display

Battery and charging

Redmi 12

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery

TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 12 and TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 12 MediaTek Helio G88
39/100
365001 AnTuTu
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 7400
57/100 +61.7%
953150 AnTuTu

TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads Redmi 12 by 61.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi 12

$150

TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra

$329

Launch price difference: $179. Redmi 12 was $179 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (57/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (63/100 vs 48/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 12 (61/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (66/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi 12 is a bit better (61/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi 12 or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?

The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi 12 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi 12 and the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?

The Redmi 12 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra — 57/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 12 or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?

The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads on camera score (61/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi 12 or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?

The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads on performance (57/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 12 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 30/100).