TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $329 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 57/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 953,150).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 227g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $986
- Better portability (47/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3185
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 35 points higher (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 50/100). Value score: TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra — 50/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; 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 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (82/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is a bit better (47/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 953150 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 12873 | |
| Display | 7.2" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 174.5×81.2×7.6 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $986 |
Camera comparison
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- 7.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra by 80.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $657. TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra was $657 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (100/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (82/100 vs 63/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (100/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (92/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is a bit better (47/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra by 35 points (92/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.