TCL announces 50 NxtPaper and 50 Pro NxtPaper smartphones

05 September 2024
The phones are quite similar, which just a couple of differences.

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  • 09 Sep 2024

Sam N8 808 owner, 08 Sep 2024The display is a great idea for long battery, and going sof... moreThe selfie camera and the storage. 8MP vs 32MP and 256GB vs 512GB.
Pretty minimal difference

    The display is a great idea for long battery, and going soft on eyes. MicroSD slot looks good.
    3.5mm jack is there too. Chipset is a bit of non flagship, but manageable for now.

    Looks to me like my next phone has arrived. Will they launch in India?

    And I can't find a single difference between Pro and normal? Display, battery, chipset, all same.
    The only difference is, Pro shipping with an adaptor?

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      • Anonymous
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      • 08 Sep 2024

      TCL OLED/mLED with Nxtpaper like, please.

        Wouldn't hold TCL to their update claims

          ricky, 06 Sep 2024the tcl 40 nxtpaper was criticized for having 500nits peak ... moreI know exactly how frustrating it is to use a screen that doesn’t get bright enough. For example, with my Samsung A14 5G, I can’t see anything when I'm outside in the sunlight. Even with the brightness set to maximum and automatic brightness turned on, it’s still impossible to see clearly

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            • 06 Sep 2024

            Sergio Luiz, 05 Sep 2024The NxtPaper display tech is interesting, especially for re... morethe tcl 40 nxtpaper was criticized for having 500nits peak brightness, which is underwhelming if you're outside on a very bright day

              Sergio Luiz, 05 Sep 2024I know what you mean! It really does sound like the perfect... moreThe article said it will be released in LATAM (Latin America) region towards the end of the article. So I think you'll be lucky to be able to get one of this beauty.

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                • 05 Sep 2024

                Sergio Luiz, 05 Sep 2024Totally agree! A NxtPaper tablet could definitely bridge th... moreTCL also announced a NXT paper tablet with a 14" display. 399€ for 256GB. The news is available on GSMarena.
                Could be an interesting tablet for students, although I think 14" could be bit too big (too heavy). But nevertheless that tablet looks promising if the paper displays really works like advertised

                  Sam.Smythe, 05 Sep 2024Good enough chipset, 512GB + microSD, and a reader mode to ... moreI know what you mean! It really does sound like the perfect phone for book lovers. Unfortunately, I'm also not sure if they'll release it in Brazil either. Seems like these types of devices often stay limited to certain regions, which is a shame.

                    SD Cardigan, 05 Sep 2024It is probably difficult to market a device that is built a... moreYeah, it's definitely one of those things you have to experience firsthand to fully appreciate. The NxtPaper tech sounds promising, but I wonder how it compares to more traditional displays in real-world use. Hopefully, it lives up to the hype

                      Roter Drache, 05 Sep 2024A tablet with this display would be great for viewing PDF f... moreTotally agree! A NxtPaper tablet could definitely bridge that gap. It offers the comfort of an e-reader for long reading sessions, while also being versatile enough for tasks like handling PDFs. A real game changer for those who want the best of both worlds

                        The NxtPaper display tech is interesting, especially for reducing eye strain, buuuuut I'm curious how well it actually performs in daily use.

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                          • 05 Sep 2024

                          A tablet with this display would be great for viewing PDF files or reading ebooks.
                          Ebook readers hassle with PDF files while having a great display that doesn't cause eye strain. Tablet displays on the other hand are suboptimal for reading text over a longer period of time.

                          A tablet with this NXT paper display could be a 2 in 1 device.

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                            • 05 Sep 2024

                            Only misses out 50W Charging, Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 & Under Display Camera. For Vanilla it misses out 32MP Selfie cam as well with above mentioned things.

                              It looks good on paper, but I'm not sure how well it works in reality 😏

                                It is probably difficult to market a device that is built around a unique type of display. I'd have to have one of these in my hands to be able to tell the difference. These don't look terrible tbh

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                                  • 05 Sep 2024

                                  What about storage type?

                                    Good enough chipset, 512GB + microSD, and a reader mode to shut the world off and get lost with my books? This is my ultimate dream phone. Shame they don't release these in ASEAN region.

                                      That blue color is great, and so is the button that switches between the display modes, but I don't think the non-Pro version should exist.

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                                        • 05 Sep 2024

                                        Anonymous, 05 Sep 2024WMBF. Best combination.So sad that TCL ended up killing Alcatel by maintaining it the ultra low cost segment because then it tried unsuccessfully to bring back Blackberry among the top contenders. Same case with HMD and Nokia.