60 XE NXTPAPER 5G vs Spark 40 5G

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Winner

Tecno Spark 40 5G

The Spark 40 5G wins this one, taking battery and performance decisively. Against the 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G it's also the sounder buy at $4.40 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G 65 · Spark 40 5G 72 — methodology

The lifespan decider

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

TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G $170

Buy with care$7.57/mo

2025◆ Buy-by May 20262028

Tecno Spark 40 5G $115

Buy with care$4.40/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028

Category by category

Display

60 XE NXTPAPER 5G 70Spark 40 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

60 XE NXTPAPER 5G 38Spark 40 5G 55

The Spark 40 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 6400 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

60 XE NXTPAPER 5G 55Spark 40 5G 55

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

Battery

60 XE NXTPAPER 5G 80Spark 40 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 5,010mAh — the Spark 40 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

60 XE NXTPAPER 5G 27Spark 40 5G 31

The Spark 40 5G is supported until Aug 2028 — 4 months longer than the 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G.

Value

60 XE NXTPAPER 5G 65Spark 40 5G 72

Overall value goes to the Spark 40 5G at $4.40 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	60 XE NXTPAPER 5G	Spark 40 5G
Price (street)	$170	$115
Display	6.78-inch IPS LCD NXTPAPER 3.0 (matte anti-glare), FHD+, 120Hz, 240Hz touch sampling	6.75-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6nm)	MediaTek Dimensity 6400
RAM	6GB/8GB	4GB/8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,010 mAh	6,000 mAh
Charging	18W wired, reverse wired	18W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP depth	50MP main
Dimensions	167.6 × 75.5 × 8.2 mm	167.7 × 77.9 × 8 mm
Weight	200 g	194 g
Water resistance	Not rated	Not rated
Supported until	May 2028	Aug 2028

60 XE NXTPAPER 5G full verdict →Spark 40 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.