TCL 60 SE NxtPaper vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The TCL 60 SE NxtPaper (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $199 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads — 55/100 vs 43/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 5200); the Vivo Y500 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 528,398); the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper is noticeably lighter (190g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes TCL 60 SE NxtPaper better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 213g
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $199
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Vivo Y500 (China) scores 12 points higher (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 48/100). Value score: TCL 60 SE NxtPaper — 48/100, Vivo Y500 (China) — 74/100; 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 Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper and the Vivo Y500 (China) are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 60 SE NxtPaper | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.6×76.2×8.2 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $185 |
Camera comparison
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 60 SE NxtPaper and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 (China) 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: $14. Vivo Y500 (China) was $14 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper and the Vivo Y500 (China) are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper (74/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) is noticeably better than the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The TCL 60 SE NxtPaper has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo Y500 (China) (74/100 vs 48/100).