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

