F29 Pro 5G vs 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G is supported until May 2028 at $7.57 per month of safe use, while the F29 Pro 5G runs out in Apr 2028 ($15.38/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: F29 Pro 5G 62 · 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G 65 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Oppo F29 Pro 5G $330

Buy with care$15.38/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G $170

Buy with care$7.57/mo

2025◆ Buy-by May 20262028

Category by category

Display

F29 Pro 5G 7060 XE NXTPAPER 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

F29 Pro 5G 5860 XE NXTPAPER 5G 38

The F29 Pro 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy (4nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

F29 Pro 5G 5560 XE NXTPAPER 5G 55

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

F29 Pro 5G 10060 XE NXTPAPER 5G 80

6,000mAh vs 5,010mAh — the F29 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

F29 Pro 5G 2660 XE NXTPAPER 5G 27

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

F29 Pro 5G 6260 XE NXTPAPER 5G 65

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	F29 Pro 5G	60 XE NXTPAPER 5G
Price (street)	$330	$170
Display	6.7-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus 2	6.78-inch IPS LCD NXTPAPER 3.0 (matte anti-glare), FHD+, 120Hz, 240Hz touch sampling
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy (4nm)	MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6nm)
RAM	8GB/12GB	6GB/8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	6,000 mAh	5,010 mAh
Charging	80W wired SUPERVOOC	18W wired, reverse wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP depth
Dimensions	161.5 × 74.9 × 7.6 mm	167.6 × 75.5 × 8.2 mm
Weight	180 g	200 g
Water resistance	IP66/IP68/IP69	Not rated
Supported until	Apr 2028	May 2028

F29 Pro 5G full verdict →60 XE NXTPAPER 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.