TCL 505 vs TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
The TCL 505 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads — 57/100 vs 28/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5010); the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER is faster in AnTuTu (953,150 vs 193,858); the TCL 505 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 505
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
What makes TCL 505 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 227g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 47/100)
What makes TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 953150 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5010 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (63/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 505 vs the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER scores 29 points higher (57/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads (57/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (57/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER notably outperforms the TCL 505 (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 505 notably outperforms the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER (62/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 505 | TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 7.2" IPS LCD NXTPAPER | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5010 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×76.7×8.3 mm | 174.5×81.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $449 |
Camera comparison
TCL 505
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
TCL 505
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
- 7.2" IPS LCD NXTPAPER
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 505
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 505 and TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads TCL 505 by 79.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
TCL 505
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (57/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER notably outperforms the TCL 505 (63/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (61/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 505 notably outperforms the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER (62/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 505 or the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER?
The TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER significantly outperforms the TCL 505 by 29 points (57/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the TCL 505 and the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER?
The TCL 505 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 505 or the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER?
The TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads on camera score (61/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL 505 or the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER?
The TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER leads on performance (57/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the TCL 505 over the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER (57/100 vs 11/100).