TCL 60 SE NxtPaper 5G

The design of the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper 5G is both functional and sleek, with a weight of 190 g and a thickness of 8.2 mm. It measures 76.2 mm in width and 165.6 mm in height, giving it a comfortable, ergonomic feel in the hand. The device is water resistant, carrying an IP54 rating for protection against water and dust. While it does not have a rugged build, it offers durability with its thoughtful design. Notably, it is not a folding phone, and it does not have any features that support foldability.

The TCL 60 SE NxtPaper 5G features a 6.7″ LCD, IPS display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 px, offering a pixel density of 262 ppi. The screen supports a 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth interactions. While it does not include branded damage-resistant glass like Gorilla Glass, it provides a responsive touch experience and lacks advanced features such as HDR10 or Dolby Vision support, as well as an Always-On display or a secondary screen.

The TCL 60 SE NxtPaper 5G is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage for solid performance. It offers an efficient combination of power and speed, with a total CPU clock speed of 2 x 2.4 GHz and 6 x 2 GHz, supported by 8 CPU threads. The device uses big.LITTLE technology for optimized performance and energy efficiency, and its GPU, the Arm Mali-G57 MC2, operates at a clock speed of 950 MHz. The smartphone also features multithreading, integrated graphics, and supports 64-bit architecture.

The TCL 60 SE NxtPaper 5G features a dual-lens main camera with a 50MP and 5MP configuration, offering versatile photo capabilities. It includes phase-detection autofocus for sharp images and continuous autofocus for smooth video recording at 1080p 30fps. The front camera has an 8MP resolution with a wide aperture of f/2, and while it lacks a front-facing flash, it supports manual controls like ISO, exposure, and white balance. Additionally, the main camera supports HDR and slow-motion video recording, and the device can capture panoramas and burst shots.

The TCL 60 SE NxtPaper 5G runs on Android 15, offering a range of privacy and customization features. Users can benefit from location privacy options and camera/microphone privacy controls, as well as theme customization and the ability to block app tracking. It supports advanced functions like split-screen multitasking, PiP (Picture-in-Picture), and offline voice recognition. Additional features include battery health check, the ability to offload apps, and dynamic theming, while Mail Privacy Protection and Wi-Fi password sharing are not available on this device.

The TCL 60 SE NxtPaper 5G is equipped with a 5200 mAh rechargeable battery that provides solid battery life. It supports fast charging at a speed of 18W, although it does not feature wireless charging or a removable battery. Additionally, the device includes a battery level indicator and comes with a charger in the box for convenience.

The TCL 60 SE NxtPaper 5G features stereo speakers for enhanced audio quality and includes a 3.5 mm audio jack socket for wired headphones or audio devices. However, it does not support advanced Bluetooth audio technologies like aptX, LDAC, or aptX Adaptive.

The device offers 5G support for faster network speeds and includes a range of connectivity features such as Wi-Fi 4 and 5 (802.11n, 802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.4, and NFC. It also supports dual SIM cards and an external memory slot, and comes with a USB Type-C port for fast data transfer. For security, it is equipped with a fingerprint scanner and features GPS and a compass for navigation.

The device features a video light for enhanced illumination during video recording, along with an e-paper display for improved readability and power efficiency. However, it does not come with a sapphire glass display or a curved display.