TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (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 $329 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 NxtPaper 60 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra better?
- Cheaper at launch: $329 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 NxtPaper 60 Ultra 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 NxtPaper 60 Ultra — 50/100, 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 NxtPaper 60 Ultra (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (93/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (80/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra | 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 | 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 | $329 | $999 |
Camera comparison
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- 7.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- 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 NxtPaper 60 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra by 74.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $670. TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra was $670 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (97/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (89/100 vs 63/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (93/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (80/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra 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.