Category Breakdown
Blackview Mega 3
TCL NxtPaper 11 Plus
Performance
86.080.5
Camera
85.256.3
Display
85.589.9
Battery
98.396.0
Build
58.184.2
Overall
82.681.4
Summary
- The Blackview Mega 3 features a larger 12.1-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1600 x 2560 pixels, while the TCL NxtPaper 11 Plus has an 11.5-inch IPS LCD with a higher 120Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1440 x 2200 pixels.
- Both devices are powered by the Mediatek Helio G100 chipset, but the Mega 3 offers 12GB of RAM compared to the NxtPaper's maximum of 12GB.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the Mega 3 has a significantly higher rear camera resolution of 50 MP versus the NxtPaper's 8 MP, although both can record video at 1080p.
- The Mega 3 has a larger 8800mAh battery compared to the NxtPaper's 8000mAh, both supporting 33W charging.
- Both run on Android 15, but the NxtPaper is limited to one major Android upgrade, while the Mega 3 offers a more extensive software experience with DokeOS_P 4.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Blackview Mega 3
TCL NxtPaper 11 Plus
General
Release Date
2025
2025, March 03
Announced
2025
2025, March 03
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
12.1"
11.5"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ), 550 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1600 x 2560 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~249 ppi density)
1440 x 2200 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~229 ppi density)
PPI
1600
1440
Refresh Rate
90Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Mohs level 7
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G100 (6 nm)
Mediatek Helio G100 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
256GB 12GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Unspecified
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.6", AF
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), AF
Front Camera
13 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, (wide), 1/4"
8 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
8800 mAh
8000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 8800 mAh
Li-Po 8000 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired
33W wired, 33W PD
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
278.5 x 180.5 x 7.4 mm (10.96 x 7.11 x 0.29 in)
260.5 x 176.8 x 6.5 mm (10.26 x 6.96 x 0.26 in)
Weight
555 g
490 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Grey, Blue
Dark Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
No
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
No cellular connectivity
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 15, DokeOS_P 4.1
Android 15, up to 1 major Android upgrades
OS Version
Android 15, DokeOS_P 4.1
Android 15, up to 1 major Android upgrades
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity (accessories only)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
Yes, with dual speakers (4 speakers)
Audio Jack
No
Unspecified

