TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G vs TCL 503
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G
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4category wins
TCL 503
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1category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G
Higher-resolution camera
TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G
Better display
TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G
Lighter body
TCL 503
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G | TCL 503 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Panel Type | LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1612 | 1612 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 720 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 | — |
| Peak Brightness | 500 | 350 |
| PPI | 267 | 267 |
| Screen-to-body | 84.4 | 84.6 |
Platform
| Spec | TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G | TCL 503 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | PowerVR GE8322 |
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 6020 | Unisoc SC9863A |
| Process (nm) | 7 | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 14 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G +253%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G +140%AnTuTu
TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G +245%| Spec | TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G | TCL 503 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 724 | 205 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 2,032 | 846 |
| AnTuTu | 530,583 | 153,667 |
Memory
| Spec | TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G | TCL 503 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 256GB 6GB RAM | 64GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G | TCL 503 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 2 |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Lens | — | 8 MP |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | — |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 13 MP, f/2, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G | TCL 503 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| Lens | 8 MP, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G | TCL 503 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 5000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 15 | 10 |
Body
| Spec | TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G | TCL 503 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 164.5 | 163.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9 | 8.9 |
| Weight (g) | 192 | 185.5 |
| Width (mm) | 75.4 | 75.5 |
Launch
| Spec | TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G | TCL 503 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, August 29 | 2024, February 26 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, October | Available. Released 2024, October |
Network
| Spec | TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G | TCL 503 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 - T442M |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41 - T442M |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G | TCL 503 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 4.2 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | Unspecified |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G | TCL 503 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G | TCL 503 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G and TCL 503 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 50 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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