Side-by-side technical data
TCL K70 NXTpaper vs TCL K70
Comparison between TCL K70 NXTpaper and TCL K70: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from TCL.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The TCL K70 NXTpaper suits anyone prioritizing 5G and a sharper selfie camera; the K70 is the better fit for Bluetooth 6.0 and curved glass. They are close overall, with different strengths rather than a clear all-round winner.
The NXTpaper adds an ultrawide camera and a 32 MP front camera, while the K70 has no ultrawide and an 8 MP front camera. It also supports nano-SIM plus eSIM and LTE and 5G networks; the K70 supports GSM, HSPA, and LTE. Both use the MediaTek Helio G100, with 4 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of storage.
The K70 adds curved glass, DCI-P3, and Gorilla Glass 7i, compared with the NXTpaper’s Gorilla Glass, and has Bluetooth 6.0 versus Bluetooth 5.2. At 190 g, it is lighter than the NXTpaper at 199.5 g, though still heavier than most phones. Both have a 6.75″ IPS LCD display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, a 5200 mAh battery, and 33 W charging.
TCL K70 NXTpaper
The TCL K70 NXTpaper is a better buy for anyone who wants 5G, a 32 MP front camera, and an ultrawide camera.
TCL K70
The TCL K70 is a better buy for anyone who wants Bluetooth 6.0, curved glass, and less weight than the NXTpaper.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | K70 NXTpaper | K70 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 5.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.3 | 4.2 |
| Camera | 6.9 | 5.4 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
TCL K70 NXTpaper, if you care about…
- Cellular Technologies
- LTE, 5G
- against GSM, HSPA, LTE
TCL K70, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Weight
- 190 g
- against 199.5 g
- Max. download speed
- 650 Mbps
- against 603.1 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 150 Mbps
- against 11.52 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | K70 NXTpaper | K70 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G100 | MediaTek Helio G100 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 429,000 |
| CPU Description | — | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
Design
| Specification | K70 NXTpaper | K70 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Black, Blue, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.31 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 79.47 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Body Height | 168.05 mm | 167.7 mm |
| Weight | 199.5 g | 190 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | — | 85 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic, Leather |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | IP64 |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | B |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
| Drop Test Count | — | 180 |
Battery
| Specification | K70 NXTpaper | K70 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | — | 46 h |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | K70 NXTpaper | K70 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.625:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 750 nits | 750 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.75″ | 6.75″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,570 px | 1,570 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 256 ppi | 256 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Capacitive Touch, Hole-Punch Notch | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Curved Glass, Gorilla Glass 7i, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | K70 NXTpaper | K70 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | K70 NXTpaper | K70 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | K70 NXTpaper | K70 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | — | 6 years |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | K70 NXTpaper | K70 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 4G LTE B1 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | — | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 603.1 Mbps | 650 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 11.52 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | K70 NXTpaper | K70 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | K70 NXTpaper | K70 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | T522A |
