TCL 40 NxtPaper

Name: TCL 40 NxtPaper
Brand: TCL

TCL · 2023 26.08.2026 · updated 05.09.2026

TCL 40 NxtPaper (2023) is a budget phone from TCL. MobileRank rating: 39/100. Performance 29/100, camera 39/100, battery 46/100, display 54/100, portability 63/100.

MediaTek Helio G88

5010 mAh

50 MP

Faster than 21% of smartphones in AnTuTu

Specifications

Processor	MediaTek Helio G88
Display	6.8" IPS LCD, 1080x2460, 90Hz
RAM	8GB
Storage	256GB
Battery	5010 mAh · ≈8.6 hrs of active use*
Charging	33W / No wireless charging
OS	Android 13
Dimensions	168.2 × 75.3 × 7.9 mm
Weight	195g
NFC	yes

* battery life is an estimated figure based on capacity, display, and chipset — not a lab measurement.

Cameras

Main	50MP
Ultrawide	5MP
Front	32MP

Benchmarks

AnTuTu 365001

Geekbench Single 430

Geekbench Multi 1375

Based on AnTuTu results, TCL 40 NxtPaper is faster than 21% of smartphones in our database. This device is from the budget segment.

Performance

Overview and verdict

The TCL 40 NxtPaper (2023) scores 39 out of 100 in the MobileRank rating, putting it in the "budget phone" category. The device is built around the MediaTek Helio G88 with a score of 365,001 in AnTuTu. Performance score: 29/100. The camera (50 MP) scores 39/100. The 5010 mAh battery with 33W fast charging scores 46/100 for battery life.

Pros

90 Hz display

Cons

Limited performance for demanding games
Modest camera capabilities
No wireless charging
No telephoto camera

Best for: The TCL 40 NxtPaper has no pronounced profile: its best category is portability (63/100), its weakest performance (29/100).

Frequently asked questions

What processor does the TCL 40 NxtPaper have?

The TCL 40 NxtPaper runs on the MediaTek Helio G88 chipset. It scores 365,001 points in AnTuTu.

What is the TCL 40 NxtPaper's rating?

The TCL 40 NxtPaper scores 39 out of 100 in the MobileRank rating. Categories: performance 29/100, camera 39/100, battery 46/100, display 54/100, portability 63/100.

What battery does the TCL 40 NxtPaper have?

The TCL 40 NxtPaper has a 5010 mAh battery with 33W charging. Battery score: 46/100.

Is the TCL 40 NxtPaper worth buying?

The TCL 40 NxtPaper has no pronounced profile: its best category is portability (63/100), its weakest performance (29/100). Overall rating — 39/100 (budget phone).

MobileRank rating

Device profile

Category scores

Performance 29

Display 54

Camera 39

Battery 46

Portability 63

Value for money —

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