TCL 40 NxtPaper vs Xiaomi 17
The TCL 40 NxtPaper (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 39/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5010); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 40 NxtPaper
Xiaomi 17
What makes TCL 40 NxtPaper better?
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5010 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 191g vs 195g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 40 NxtPaper vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 48 points higher (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 40 NxtPaper | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5010 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×75.3×7.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
TCL 40 NxtPaper
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
TCL 40 NxtPaper
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 40 NxtPaper
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 40 NxtPaper and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads TCL 40 NxtPaper by 89.3% 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 Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (95/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (81/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (87/100 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 Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper by 48 points (87/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the TCL 40 NxtPaper and the Xiaomi 17?
The TCL 40 NxtPaper has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 40 NxtPaper or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL 40 NxtPaper or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the TCL 40 NxtPaper over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.