TCL 505 vs TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra

The TCL 505 (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 28/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5010); the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (953,150 vs 193,858); the TCL 505 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).

The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 505 by 29 points (57/100 vs 28/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

TCL 505

Performance 11
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 62
Value for money —

TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra

Performance 57
Display 63
Camera 61
Battery 50
Portability 47
Value for money 50

What makes TCL 505 better?

  • Lighter: 190g vs 227g

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 47/100)

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 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 NxtPaper 60 Ultra, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra scores 29 points higher (57/100 vs 28/100). 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 30/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (57/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 505 (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 505 notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (62/100 vs 47/100).

Specs comparison

Specification TCL 505 TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
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
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 — $329

Camera comparison

TCL 505

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera

TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera

Display comparison

TCL 505

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display

TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra

  • 7.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
63
display

Battery and charging

TCL 505

  • 5010 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery

Overall performance score

We compared TCL 505 and TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

TCL 505 MediaTek Helio G36
28/100
193858 AnTuTu
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 7400
57/100 +79.7%
953150 AnTuTu

TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads TCL 505 by 79.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

TCL 505

Price unknown

TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra

$329

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (57/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 505 (63/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (61/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the TCL 505 notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (62/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the TCL 505 or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?

The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 505 by 29 points (57/100 vs 28/100).

What is the rating of the TCL 505 and the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?

The TCL 505 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra — 57/100.

Which has the better camera: the TCL 505 or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?

The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads on camera score (61/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the TCL 505 or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?

The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads on performance (57/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the TCL 505 over the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (57/100 vs 11/100).