TCL 40 NxtPaper vs TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
The TCL 40 NxtPaper (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper leads — 43/100 vs 39/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5010); the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper is faster in AnTuTu (528,398 vs 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 40 NxtPaper
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
What makes TCL 40 NxtPaper better?
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better camera (39/100 vs 32/100)
What makes TCL 60 SE NxtPaper better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 528398 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5010 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 195g
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 40 NxtPaper vs the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper scores 4 points higher (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper leads (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper and the TCL 40 NxtPaper are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 40 NxtPaper is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper and the TCL 40 NxtPaper are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 40 NxtPaper | TCL 60 SE NxtPaper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5010 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×75.3×7.9 mm | 165.6×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $199 |
Camera comparison
TCL 40 NxtPaper
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
TCL 40 NxtPaper
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 40 NxtPaper
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 40 NxtPaper and TCL 60 SE NxtPaper, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper leads TCL 40 NxtPaper by 30.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
TCL 40 NxtPaper
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper and the TCL 40 NxtPaper are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL 40 NxtPaper is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper and the TCL 40 NxtPaper are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 40 NxtPaper or the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
The TCL 60 SE NxtPaper edges out the TCL 40 NxtPaper by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the TCL 40 NxtPaper and the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
The TCL 40 NxtPaper has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 40 NxtPaper or the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
The TCL 40 NxtPaper leads on camera score (39/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL 40 NxtPaper or the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
The TCL 60 SE NxtPaper leads on performance (43/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the TCL 40 NxtPaper over the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper (43/100 vs 29/100).