Hot 60 Pro vs 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Hot 60 Pro edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Hot 60 Pro 68 · 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G 64 — methodology
Who should pick which
Beyond the scores — our take on each phone and the buyer it actually suits.
A 6.6mm-thin 144Hz AMOLED phone for around $170, but it is 4G-only and its patches are estimated to run out around July 2028.
Pick it if
- ✓ Budget screen lovers
- ✓ One-handed users
- ✓ 4G-only markets
Skip it if
- ✗ You need 5G
- ✗ Long-term keepers
- ✗ Mobile gamers
A genuinely cheap 5G phone whose matte NXTPAPER 3.0 screen is its standout, eye-friendly party trick, with estimated support to 2028.
Pick it if
- ✓ Readers and note-takers
- ✓ Eye-strain sufferers
Skip it if
- ✗ Mobile gamers
- ✗ Flagship-camera chasers
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Hot 60 Pro's MediaTek Helio G200 is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Overall value goes to the Hot 60 Pro at $7.22 per month of safe use.
Frequently asked
Is the Infinix Hot 60 Pro still supported?
Yes. It shipped in July 2025 on Android 15 and XOS 15.1 and is still inside its patch window in 2026. Our estimate puts security coverage through roughly July 2028.
How long will the Infinix Hot 60 Pro get updates?
Infinix publishes no binding policy for the Hot line, and its spec sheets only claim a soft 'up to 3 major upgrades'. The actual track record supports about 2 Android upgrades and 3 years of patches, ending near July 2028.
What is NXTPAPER 3.0?
It is TCL's matte, anti-glare display tech that mimics the look of paper to reduce glare and blue light, with a hardware key to toggle eye-comfort and grayscale e-reader modes.
Does the TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G support 5G in the US?
Yes. It is sold on US carriers with 5G support and launched at $199.
Full spec table
| Spec | Hot 60 Pro | 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $170 | $170 |
| Display | 6.78-inch AMOLED, 1224 x 2720, 144Hz, 4500-nit peak | 6.78-inch IPS LCD NXTPAPER 3.0 (matte anti-glare), FHD+, 120Hz, 240Hz touch sampling |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G200 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6nm) |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB/8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,160 mAh | 5,010 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, 10W reverse wireless | 18W wired, reverse wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main | 50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP depth |
| Dimensions | 163.5 x 75.9 x 6.6 mm | 167.6 × 75.5 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 170 g | 200 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 (plus 1.5m drop resistance) | Not rated |
| Supported until | Jul 2028 | May 2028 |
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