Category Breakdown
TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G
vivo iQOO Z6x
Performance
88.786.4
Camera
19.119.1
Display
74.358.9
Battery
33.737.7
Build
0.265.8
Connectivity
81.576.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
47.849.5
Summary
- The TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G features a 6.6-inch LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, while the vivo iQOO Z6x has a slightly smaller 6.58-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels at a 60Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the TCL is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 6020 chipset, whereas the vivo utilizes the more advanced Dimensity 810, offering better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 50 MP rear camera and an 8 MP selfie camera, but their video recording capabilities are identical at 1080p@30fps.
- The TCL has a 5000 mAh battery with 15W charging, while the vivo boasts a larger 6000 mAh battery with faster 44W charging.
- Software-wise, the TCL runs on Android 13 with TCL UI, while the vivo operates on Android 11 with OriginOS Ocean, indicating a difference in user experience and features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G
vivo iQOO Z6x
General
Release Date
2023, August 29
2022, August 25
Announced
2023, August 29
2022, August 25
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.58"
Type
LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 6020 (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 810 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
256GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
6000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
6000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
44W wired, 50% in 33 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.5 x 75.4 x 9 mm (6.48 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
163.9 x 75.3 x 9.3 mm (6.45 x 2.96 x 0.37 in)
Weight
192 g
204 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Starlight Black
Black, Blue, Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
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
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, TCL UI
Android 11, OriginOS Ocean
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

