TCL 60 SE NxtPaper vs Tecno Pova Curve
The TCL 60 SE NxtPaper (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Tecno Pova Curve (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate; launch prices were $199 and $219. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova Curve leads — 58/100 vs 43/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Curve has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Pova Curve is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
Tecno Pova Curve
What makes TCL 60 SE NxtPaper better?
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $219
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes Tecno Pova Curve better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 190g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper vs the Tecno Pova Curve, the Tecno Pova Curve scores 15 points higher (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (64/100 vs 48/100). Value score: TCL 60 SE NxtPaper — 48/100, Tecno Pova Curve — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 60 SE NxtPaper | Tecno Pova Curve | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 165.6×76.2×8.2 mm | 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $219 |
Camera comparison
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pova Curve
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Curve
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova Curve
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 60 SE NxtPaper and Tecno Pova Curve, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova Curve leads TCL 60 SE NxtPaper by 39.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. TCL 60 SE NxtPaper was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper (89/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper (64/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Tecno Pova Curve is noticeably better than the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper and the Tecno Pova Curve?
The TCL 60 SE NxtPaper has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Tecno Pova Curve — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Tecno Pova Curve leads on camera score (39/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Tecno Pova Curve leads on performance (55/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper over the Tecno Pova Curve?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Tecno Pova Curve (89/100 vs 55/100).