Samsung Galaxy S21 vs TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G
34.6Performancechip24.1
49.1Display58.6
40.8Camera34.1
36.9Battery38.9
78.7Features100
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S215 spec wins — TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Samsung Galaxy S21 scores 43.6 against 43.6 for TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy S21 edges ahead in performance and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21
- Stronger performance score: 35 vs 24
- Stronger camera score: 41 vs 34
- 140% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 5 MP
- 39% higher Wired charging: 25 W vs 18 W
- 14% lower weight: 171 g vs 200 g
Reasons to pick the TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 49
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 79
- 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
- 25% higher capacity: 5,010 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
- Lower launch price: $200 vs $799
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.78 ″+9% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2460 |
| Pixel density | 421 ppi+6% | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | — | 86.3 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ |
| AnTuTu | 759,668Bottom 10% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 254,121Bottom 10% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 134,803Bottom 21% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 149,893Bottom 12% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 220,851Bottom 10% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,430Top 46% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,550Bottom 50% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | — |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP+140% | 5 MP |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | — |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP+220% |
| OIS | Yes | — |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,010 mAh+25% |
| Wired charging | 25 W+39% | 18 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 171 g+14% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+4% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) | Android 15 |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 | TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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