TCL 60 SE NXTpaper 5G

Name: TCL 60 SE NXTpaper 5G
Brand: TCL

Display6.7" 720 x 1600 pixels

ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)

Main camera50MP

Battery5200 mAh

5.9GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G bands

LTE

5G bands

SA/NSA

Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced

2025, March 03

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

165.6 x 76.2 x 8.2 mm (6.52 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)

Weight

190 g (6.70 oz)

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Durability

IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)

Display

Type

IPS LCD, 120Hz, 550 nits (typ)

Size

6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~85.9% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)

Protection

Mohs level 5

Platform

Android 15

Chipset

Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

Mali-G57 MC2

Memory

Card slot

microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Internal

256GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

Modules

50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, PDAF 5 MP, (ultrawide)

Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama

Video

1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Module

8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm

Features

HDR · 1080p@30fps

Comms

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.4, A2DP, LE

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO

NFC

Yes

Radio

Unspecified

USB

USB Type-C 2.0

Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type

5200 mAh

Misc

Colors

Space Gray, Mint Green

Models

T521K

GoSolo Read / what it means6 takeaways

display

6.67", 720p, 120Hz, 550 nitsSharp enough for reading at typical phone distance, the 120Hz refresh keeps scrolling smooth, and 550 nits peak brightness is adequate for indoor and cloudy outdoor use, though direct sunlight will still wash it out somewhat.

performance

Dimensity 6300, 8GB RAMHandles everyday apps, messaging, and light video playback without lag, but sustained gaming or heavy multitasking will show stuttering within minutes.

battery

5200mAh, about 1 day light useWith mixed casual browsing, calls, and messaging, you can expect roughly 24 hours; heavier use (video, games) drops that to 14 to 18 hours.

storage

256GB UFS, microSD up to 2TBStorage won't fill up quickly for photos and apps; if you need more, the microSD slot lets you expand without buying a new phone.

connectivity

5G, 4G LTE, dual SIMThe phone supports current 5G and LTE bands in most regions, and the dual SIM slot means you can use two carriers or a work and personal number simultaneously.

durability

IP54, 8.16mm thick, 190gIP54 guards against light splashes and dust (not full submersion), and the slim profile keeps it pocket-friendly without feeling fragile.

GoSolo Score Breakdown

Design60

Display67

Performance46

Camera64

Battery58

Value59

GoSolo Verdict

The TCL 60 SE NXTpaper is a slim, light budget 5G phone with a vast 6.7-inch screen and a full day of battery life, but you pay for that size with a soft 720p display and a chip that stumbles under any real load. At under £155, it makes sense for casual browsing and calls—just not for anything demanding.

Strengths · 4

Slim and light at 8.2mm and 190g, genuinely pocket-friendly for a 6.7-inch phone
5200mAh battery gives a full working day on mixed use without hunting for a charger
5G and dual SIM on a sub-£160 budget phone is a baseline that matters in 2025
256GB storage and microSD expansion means you won't run out of space for years

Trade-offs · 3

720p on a 6.7-inch screen is a stretch; text and icons soften noticeably next to rivals at this price
Dimensity 6300 can't sustain gaming or heavy multitasking beyond 10 to 15 minutes before stuttering
18W charging speed is slow even for a budget phone; rivals hit 33W or higher at similar prices