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TCL NxtPaper 12 Pro

TCL NxtPaper 12 Pro

#2576
TCL NxtPaper 14

TCL NxtPaper 14

#2836

Category Breakdown

TCL NxtPaper 12 Pro
TCL NxtPaper 14
Performance
87.988.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
49.149.1
Battery
38.739.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
65.624.7
Audio
99.399.3
Overall
47.845.8

Summary

  • The TCL NxtPaper 12 Pro features a 12.2-inch NCVM IPS display with a resolution of 1440 x 2160 pixels, while the TCL NxtPaper 14 has a larger 14.3-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1600 x 2400 pixels, offering slightly better pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the NxtPaper 12 Pro is powered by the Mediatek MT8771 chipset, whereas the NxtPaper 14 utilizes the newer Mediatek Helio G99, which may provide improved efficiency.
  • The camera on the NxtPaper 12 Pro has a 13 MP rear sensor compared to the 8 MP on the NxtPaper 14, both capable of 1080p video recording.
  • The NxtPaper 12 Pro has an 8000 mAh battery with 18W charging, while the NxtPaper 14 boasts a larger 10000 mAh battery with faster 33W charging.
  • Both devices run on Android, with the NxtPaper 12 Pro on Android 12 and the NxtPaper 14 on Android 14, indicating a more updated software experience for the latter.
  • Build quality shows the NxtPaper 14 is slightly heavier and larger, which may affect portability.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

TCL NxtPaper 12 Pro
TCL NxtPaper 14

General

Release Date

2023, January 05
2024

Announced

2023, January 05
2024

Description

Versions: Wi-Fi only; LTE
N/A

Display

Size

12.2"
14.3"

Type

NCVM IPS, 370 nits (typ)
IPS, 400 nits

Resolution

1440 x 2160 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~213 ppi density)
1600 x 2400 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~202 ppi density)

PPI

1440
1600

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT8771
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 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 8GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP, AF
8 MP, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

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

8000 mAh
10000 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 8000 mAh
10000 mAh

Charging Details

18W wired
33W wired

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

279 x 192.5 x 6.9 mm (10.98 x 7.58 x 0.27 in)
322.4 x 222 x 7 mm (12.69 x 8.74 x 0.28 in)

Weight

599 g
760 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Navy Blue
Navy Blue

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
No

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
No cellular connectivity

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G - cellular model only
N/A

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

Bluetooth

5.1, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE

NFC

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, magnetic connector
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS - cellular model only
GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)

Audio Jack

No
No

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 12
Android 14

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass