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Google Pixel 9a vs TCL 60 SE NxtPaper

What Pixel 9a does better (20) and where 60 SE NxtPaper wins (7) — every spec side by side.

Google Pixel 9a
Google · 2025Pixel 9a
8.8Score
20 advantages≈ $340
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TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
TCL · 202560 SE NxtPaper
6.9Score
7 advantages≈ $300
8.1Display5.4
8.2Camera5.8
5.5Battery6.5
9.8Features6.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

Pixel 9a60 SE NxtPaper
73.3 × 154.78.976.2 × 165.68.2
Pixel 9a60 SE NxtPaperDifference
Height154.7 mm165.6 mm−10.9 mm
Width73.3 mm76.2 mm−2.9 mm
Thickness8.9 mm8.2 mm+0.7 mm
Weight186 g190 g−4 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Pixel 9a better than 60 SE NxtPaper?

  1. Peak brightness2,700 nits vs 550 nits4.9×
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  3. OLED panelYes · 60 SE NxtPaper: No
  4. Optical stabilisationYes · 60 SE NxtPaper: No
  5. Wireless chargingYes · 60 SE NxtPaper: No
  6. Wired charging23 W vs 18 W+28%
  7. Pixel density422 ppi vs 262 ppi+61%
  8. CPU frequency3.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz+29%
  9. Max video4K vs 1080p
  10. 4K selfie videoYes · 60 SE NxtPaper: No
  11. eSIMYes · 60 SE NxtPaper: No
  12. Drop resistance classA vs B

Why is 60 SE NxtPaper better than Pixel 9a?

  1. Main camera48 MP vs 50 MP+4%
  2. Storage (base)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
  3. Memory card slotNo · Pixel 9a: Yes
  4. 3.5 mm headphone jackNo · Pixel 9a: Yes
  5. Screen size6.3″ vs 6.7″+6%
  6. Thickness8.9 mm vs 8.2 mm+9%
  7. Screen-to-body ratio83.5% vs 85.9%+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Google Pixel 9aGoogle Pixel 9a≈ $3408.8
Design
Weight186 g190 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.2 mm
Height154.7 mm165.6 mm
Width73.3 mm76.2 mm
FrameAluminium—
BackPlastic—
Ingress protectionIP68IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3—
ColoursObsidian, Porcelain, Iris, PeonySpace Gray, Mint Green
Display
Screen size6.3″6.7″
PanelP-OLEDIPS LCD
OLED panelYesNo
Resolution (width)1,080 px720 px
Resolution (height)2,424 px1,600 px
Pixel density422 ppi262 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits550 nits
Measured brightness1,930 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio83.5%85.9%
HDRYes—
Performance
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Mediatek Dimensity 6300
Chip makerGoogleMediaTek
Process4 nm6 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency3.1 GHz2.4 GHz
GPUMali-G715 MP7Mali-G57 MC2
AnTuTu score1,254,417—
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)4,527—
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,630—
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1—
Memory card slotNoYes
Camera
Main camera48 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.7f/1.8
Main sensor size1/2.0"1/2.5"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video4K1080p
4K video frame rate60 fps—
Selfie camera13 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoYesNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,100 mAh5,200 mAh
Battery typeLi-Po—
Active use (test)12.7 h—
Wired charging23 W18 W
Charged in 30 min47%—
Wireless chargingYesNo
Wireless charging power8 W—
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 2.0
USB version3.22
Video outputYes—
Dual-band GPSYes—
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEOGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoYes
Loudspeaker loudness-27.2 LUFS—
Fingerprint sensorUnder displaySide
BarometerYes—
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
SAR (head)0.99 W/kg—
Software
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 15
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Major OS updates promised7—
EU label
Energy classBB
Battery charge cycles1,0001,000
Endurance per cycle52 h47 h
Repairability classBB
Drop resistance classAB
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