TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17
The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $329 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 57/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 953,150); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
Xiaomi 17
What makes TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra better?
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $709
- Overall rating 57/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 3185
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Lighter: 191g vs 227g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 63/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 30 points higher (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 50/100). Value score: TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra — 50/100, Xiaomi 17 — 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 significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (95/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (63/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 953150 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 10162 | |
| Display | 7.2" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 174.5×81.2×7.6 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $709 |
Camera comparison
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- 7.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra by 72.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $380. TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra was $380 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (95/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (85/100 vs 63/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (81/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (87/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (63/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra by 30 points (87/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17?
The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.