TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $449 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 953,150).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER better?
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $999
- Better portability (47/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3185
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Lighter: 226g vs 227g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 50/100). Value score: TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER — 38/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER (93/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER (80/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 953150 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.2" IPS LCD NXTPAPER | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 174.5×81.2×7.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $999 |
Camera comparison
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
- 7.2" IPS LCD NXTPAPER
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER by 74.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $550. TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER was $550 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER (97/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER (89/100 vs 63/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER (93/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER (80/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the TCL 60 Ultra NXTPAPER over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.