TCL 40 NxtPaper vs TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
The TCL 40 NxtPaper (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads — 51/100 vs 39/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5010); the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 40 NxtPaper
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
What makes TCL 40 NxtPaper better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 208g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
What makes TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5010 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (64/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 40 NxtPaper vs the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro scores 12 points higher (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro notably outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro and the TCL 40 NxtPaper are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro and the TCL 40 NxtPaper are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 40 NxtPaper is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 40 NxtPaper | TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5010 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×75.3×7.9 mm | 169.4×80.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
TCL 40 NxtPaper
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
TCL 40 NxtPaper
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 40 NxtPaper
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 40 NxtPaper and TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads TCL 40 NxtPaper by 58.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro notably outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (55/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro and the TCL 40 NxtPaper are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro and the TCL 40 NxtPaper are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 40 NxtPaper is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 40 NxtPaper or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is noticeably better than the TCL 40 NxtPaper — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the TCL 40 NxtPaper and the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL 40 NxtPaper has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the TCL 40 NxtPaper or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads on performance (55/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the TCL 40 NxtPaper over the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (55/100 vs 29/100).