PhoneLifespan

60 XE NXTPAPER 5G vs Spark 40 Pro+

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Spark 40 Pro+ edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G 65 · Spark 40 Pro+ 63 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 Pro+ $290
Buy with care$11.76/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jul 20262028

Category by category

Display
60 XE NXTPAPER 5G 70Spark 40 Pro+ 80

The Spark 40 Pro+'s screen is the better one — 6.78-inch curved amoled, 1.5k, 144hz, up to 4500 nits peak, under-display fingerprint.

Performance
60 XE NXTPAPER 5G 38Spark 40 Pro+ 55

The Spark 40 Pro+'s MediaTek Helio G200 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
60 XE NXTPAPER 5G 55Spark 40 Pro+ 55

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

Battery
60 XE NXTPAPER 5G 80Spark 40 Pro+ 84

5,200mAh vs 5,010mAh — the Spark 40 Pro+ lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
60 XE NXTPAPER 5G 27Spark 40 Pro+ 29

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
60 XE NXTPAPER 5G 65Spark 40 Pro+ 63

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec60 XE NXTPAPER 5GSpark 40 Pro+
Price (street)$170$290
Display6.78-inch IPS LCD NXTPAPER 3.0 (matte anti-glare), FHD+, 120Hz, 240Hz touch sampling6.78-inch curved AMOLED, 1.5K, 144Hz, up to 4500 nits peak, under-display fingerprint
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6nm)MediaTek Helio G200
RAM6GB/8GB8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,010 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging18W wired, reverse wired45W wired, 30W wireless, 5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP depth50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions167.6 × 75.5 × 8.2 mm163.9 × 75.8 × 6.5 mm
Weight200 g160 g
Water resistanceNot ratedIP64
Supported untilMay 2028Jul 2028

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