Category Breakdown
Realme V3
TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G
Performance
68.573.0
Camera
45.444.3
Display
70.572.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
61.663.1
Summary
- The Realme V3 features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a standard 60Hz refresh rate, while the TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G has a slightly larger 6.6-inch LCD display with a higher 90Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Realme V3 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 720 chipset, whereas the TCL 40 NxtPaper utilizes the newer Dimensity 6020, offering better processing capabilities.
- The camera setup on the TCL 40 NxtPaper is significantly superior, featuring a 50 MP main sensor compared to the Realme V3's 13 MP, although both devices have 8 MP front cameras.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery, but the Realme V3 supports 18W charging, while the TCL 40 NxtPaper is limited to 15W.
- The Realme V3 runs on Android 10 with Realme UI, whereas the TCL 40 NxtPaper operates on the more recent Android 13 with TCL UI, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme V3
TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G
General
Release Date
2020, September 01
2023, August 29
Announced
2020, September 01
2023, August 29
Description
Also known as Realme V3 5G
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD
LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 720 (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 6020 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC3
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
256GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
Unspecified
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
8 MP, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.4 x 76 x 8.6 mm (6.47 x 2.99 x 0.34 in)
164.5 x 75.4 x 9 mm (6.48 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
Weight
189.5 g
192 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Silver
Starlight Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G 2.3 Gbps DL
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 10, Realme UI
Android 13, TCL UI
OS Version
Android 10, Realme UI
Android 13, TCL UI
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

