TCL 40 NxtPaper vs Vivo X500 Pro

The TCL 40 NxtPaper (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 39/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5010); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 365,001).

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper by 51 points (90/100 vs 39/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

TCL 40 NxtPaper

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

Vivo X500 Pro

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 81
Portability 63
Value for money 92

What makes TCL 40 NxtPaper better?


  • Overall rating 39/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 365001
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 430
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1375
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5010 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 192g vs 195g

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the TCL 40 NxtPaper vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 51 points higher (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.

Vivo X500 Pro: The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification TCL 40 NxtPaper Vivo X500 Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio G88 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 365001 5016623
Geekbench Single 430 4188
Geekbench Multi 1375 13145
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 1216x2660
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5010 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 33W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 168.2×75.3×7.9 mm 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm
Weight 195 g 192 g
Launch price — $970

Camera comparison

TCL 40 NxtPaper

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

Vivo X500 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

TCL 40 NxtPaper

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

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2660
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

TCL 40 NxtPaper

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

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6510 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery

Overall performance score

We compared TCL 40 NxtPaper and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

TCL 40 NxtPaper MediaTek Helio G88
39/100
365001 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
90/100 +92.7%
5016623 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro leads TCL 40 NxtPaper by 92.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

TCL 40 NxtPaper

Price unknown

Vivo X500 Pro

$970

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (100/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (94/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (87/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (81/100 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 Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper by 51 points (90/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the TCL 40 NxtPaper and the Vivo X500 Pro?

The TCL 40 NxtPaper has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the TCL 40 NxtPaper or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the TCL 40 NxtPaper or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the TCL 40 NxtPaper over the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.