TCL isn’t chasing brighter screens or higher refresh rates with its latest smartphone.
Instead, the NXTPAPER 70 Pro doubles down on a different idea altogether: making a phone that’s easier on your eyes, no matter how long you use it.
Unveiled at CES 2026, the NXTPAPER 70 Pro builds on four generations of TCL’s paper-like display technology, introducing NXTPAPER 4.0 and a dedicated NXTPAPER Key that lets users switch viewing modes instantly. It’s a small hardware addition, but one that fundamentally changes how the phone is used day to day.
Pressing the NXTPAPER Key cycles between Colour Paper Mode, Ink Paper Mode, and Max Ink Mode.
The latter transforms the display into a monochrome, distraction-free interface designed for long reading sessions, offering up to seven days of reading time and 26 days of standby. TCL has even bundled AI-powered reading tools such as summaries, Q&A, audiobooks and podcasts, pushing the phone closer to an e-reader replacement when needed.
Switch back to full colour, and the NXTPAPER 70 Pro behaves like a conventional smartphone again, only with a much heavier emphasis on eye comfort.
The display is certified by TÜV and SGS and incorporates seven eye-care technologies, including blue light purification, zero flicker, reflection-free viewing and circadian screen comfort. TCL claims harmful blue light is reduced to just 3.41%, while brightness can drop as low as 1 nit for late-night use.
Outdoors, glare is tackled through a nano-matrix screen coating and adaptive software, delivering what TCL says is the industry’s lowest specular reflection rate. The result is a display that remains readable in harsh lighting without constantly tilting the phone, a practical benefit rather than a headline-grabbing spec.
The NXTPAPER approach also extends to creativity. When paired with TCL’s T-Pen stylus, the phone supports low-latency handwriting, off-screen memos and AI-assisted journaling, positioning it as a hybrid between phone, notebook and reading device.
Camera hardware is more conventional but still competitive for the price. There’s a 50MP OIS main camera alongside a 32MP selfie camera, supported by TCL’s MuseFilm imaging system. Features like dual OIS and EIS stabilisation, horizon lock, enhanced night mode and a CCD-style film filter aim to add character rather than just sharpness to photos.
Performance is handled by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, paired with up to 24GB of RAM (including virtual expansion) and 512GB of storage. A 5200mAh battery, 33W fast charging, and IP68 water and dust resistance round out the hardware, while bundled accessories include an adjustable stand case, with a stylus available separately.
Pricing starts at €339 for the 256GB model and €389 for the 512GB version, with availability rolling out from February 2026 across Europe, Asia-Pacific, North America, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America.
The NXTPAPER 70 Pro won’t appeal to everyone, especially those chasing cutting-edge performance, but that’s kind of the point. TCL isn’t trying to make another generic Android phone. It’s building one that prioritises comfort, focus and flexibility, and in a crowded market, that alone makes it stand out.
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