TCL Debuts World's First Nxtpaper Smartphones

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TCL is bringing its Nxtpaper 2.0 technology to a couple of new smartphones. This colorized E Ink-like tech can be found in a number of TCL's tablets. The company uses multiple layers of glass to diffuse light to the point that TCL says the display is reflection-free. A matte finish also means that the screen is resistant to fingerprints and smudges. Colors adjust to your surroundings thanks to an integrated sensor and you can even flip on a black-and-white mode to mimic traditional ereaders. The company also says that these displays reduce blue light, which has been known to negatively affect sleep.

The €199 (~$215) TCL 40 Nxtpaper comes in at 6.62 by 2.97 by 0.31 inches (HWD) and it features a 6.78-inch display at a resolution of 2,460 by 1,080 pixels with a typical brightness of 450 nits. That may not seem terribly bright, but with an anti-reflective screen, it should be easy to see even in direct sunlight. There is a hole-punch in the top center of the display for a 32MP selfie camera that can also shoot video up to 1080p at 30fps. A triple camera setup on the rear features a 50MP main camera, a 5MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP macro shooter. The rear camera's video capture ability is the same as the front-facing camera.

A combined fingerprint sensor/power button can be found on the right side of the device along with a volume rocker. The left side has no buttons but does house the combo SIM/microSD card tray. A USB-C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack can be found on the bottom. As for weight, the 40 Nxtpaper is approximately 6.88 ounces.

You'll find Android 13 on this device when it launches and it will get one OS upgrade to Android 14. That's not great, but this is a budget phone. It's powered by a MediaTek Helio