TCL 505 vs TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
The TCL 505 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads — 51/100 vs 28/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5010); the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 193,858); the TCL 505 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 505
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
What makes TCL 505 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 208g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 55/100)
What makes TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 1001 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2918 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5010 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (64/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 505 vs the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro scores 23 points higher (51/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads (55/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (55/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro notably outperforms the TCL 505 (64/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 505 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 505 | TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 2918 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" 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 | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×76.7×8.3 mm | 169.4×80.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
TCL 505
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
TCL 505
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 505
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 505 and TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads TCL 505 by 78.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (55/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro notably outperforms the TCL 505 (64/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 505 is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 505 or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 505 by 23 points (51/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the TCL 505 and the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL 505 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 505 or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL 505 or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads on performance (55/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the TCL 505 over the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (55/100 vs 11/100).