Category Breakdown
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
vivo iQOO U5
Performance
73.070.8
Camera
45.044.3
Display
79.579.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
64.763.8
Summary
- The TCL 60 SE NxtPaper features a larger 6.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the vivo iQOO U5 has a 6.58-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels, providing better pixel density and HDR support.
- In terms of performance, the TCL is powered by a Mediatek Dimensity 6300 chipset, whereas the vivo utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, both supporting 5G connectivity but with different RAM and storage configurations.
- Both devices have a 50 MP rear camera setup, but the vivo includes a macro lens, while the TCL has an ultrawide option.
- The TCL has a slightly larger 5200 mAh battery compared to the 5000 mAh in the vivo, with both supporting 18W charging.
- The TCL runs on Android 15, offering a more recent software experience than the vivo's Android 12 with OriginOS Ocean.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
vivo iQOO U5
General
Release Date
2025, March 03
2021, December 24
Announced
2025, March 03
2021, December 24
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.58"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 550 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Adreno 619
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, PDAF5 MP, (ultrawide)
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/1.8, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5200 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5200 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
165.6 x 76.2 x 8.2 mm (6.52 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
164 x 75.8 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
190 g
185 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Space Gray, Mint Green
White, Gray, Aurora
Foldable
✗
✗
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
5.4, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD/Adaptive
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
Software
Operating System
Android 15
Android 12, OriginOS Ocean
OS Version
Android 15
Android 12, OriginOS Ocean
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

