TCL 501 vs TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
The TCL 501 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads — 57/100 vs 14/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 5 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (953,150 vs 193,858); the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the TCL 501 doesn't; the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is thinner (7.6mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 501
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
What makes TCL 501 better?
- Overall rating 14/100
What makes TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 953150 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (63/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 501 vs the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra scores 43 points higher (57/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads (57/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads (50/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (57/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (63/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (61/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (50/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 501 (47/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 501 | TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 7.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 540x1092 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 2 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 850 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×74.9×9.7 mm | 174.5×81.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $329 |
Camera comparison
TCL 501
- Main: 5MP f/2.2
- Front: 2MP
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
TCL 501
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 540x1092
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- 7.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 501
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 501 and TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads TCL 501 by 79.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
TCL 501
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (57/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (63/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (61/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (50/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 501 (47/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 501 or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 by 43 points (57/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the TCL 501 and the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The TCL 501 has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 501 or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads on camera score (61/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL 501 or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads on performance (57/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the TCL 501 over the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (61/100 vs 10/100).