TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-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 879,714); the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is noticeably lighter (208g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 226g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (80/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (55/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" 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 | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 900 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.4×80.1×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 6.9" 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 70 Pro
- 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 70 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro by 76.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (89/100 vs 64/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (93/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (80/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (55/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro 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.