TCL 40 NxtPaper vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The TCL 40 NxtPaper (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5010); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 365,001); the TCL 40 NxtPaper is noticeably lighter (195g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 40 NxtPaper
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes TCL 40 NxtPaper better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 227g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5010 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 40 NxtPaper vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (99/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 40 NxtPaper notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (63/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 40 NxtPaper | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5010 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×75.3×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
TCL 40 NxtPaper
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
TCL 40 NxtPaper
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 40 NxtPaper
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 40 NxtPaper and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads TCL 40 NxtPaper by 92.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
TCL 40 NxtPaper
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (99/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (92/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 40 NxtPaper notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (63/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 40 NxtPaper or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the TCL 40 NxtPaper and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The TCL 40 NxtPaper has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 40 NxtPaper or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL 40 NxtPaper or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the TCL 40 NxtPaper over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.