TCL 40 NxtPaper vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The TCL 40 NxtPaper (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5010); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 365,001); the TCL 40 NxtPaper is noticeably lighter (195g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 40 NxtPaper
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes TCL 40 NxtPaper better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 226g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5010 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 40 NxtPaper vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 40 NxtPaper notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (63/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 40 NxtPaper | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5010 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×75.3×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
TCL 40 NxtPaper
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
TCL 40 NxtPaper
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 40 NxtPaper
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 40 NxtPaper and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads TCL 40 NxtPaper by 90.0% 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (97/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (89/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (93/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (80/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 40 NxtPaper notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (63/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 40 NxtPaper or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The TCL 40 NxtPaper has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 40 NxtPaper or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL 40 NxtPaper or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the TCL 40 NxtPaper over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.