Most smartphones compete over camera specifications, processing power, and increasingly bright displays. The TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro takes a different approach by focusing on something we experience every day: screen fatigue.
Its 6.9-inch NXTPAPER display uses a matte, anti-glare surface designed to create a more comfortable, paper-like viewing experience. For anyone who spends hours reading articles, answering emails, scrolling through social media, or working from a phone, that could make the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro genuinely stand out.
A 6.9-Inch Paper-Like Display
The main attraction is the 6.9-inch FHD+ NXTPAPER display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
Unlike the glossy glass found on most smartphones, the NXTPAPER screen has a refined matte surface that helps scatter reflections. This makes the screen easier to see under bright office lighting and outdoors while also giving it a noticeably different texture.
The 120Hz refresh rate keeps scrolling and animations feeling smooth, so the phone doesn’t sacrifice the responsiveness expected from a modern smartphone to deliver its paper-inspired experience.
Three NXTPAPER Viewing Modes
The dedicated NXTPAPER Key provides quick access to three different viewing experiences:
- Max Ink Mode creates an e-reader-like environment designed for focused reading and extended battery life.
- Ink Paper Mode presents content using a black-and-white ink-style display.
- Color Paper Mode retains color while creating a warmer, more paper-like appearance.
This versatility is what makes the phone interesting. It can operate like a traditional full-color smartphone when needed and then transform into a more focused reading device when it’s time to open an eBook, article, or PDF.
Performance and Storage
The TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro offers up to 512GB of internal storage, providing plenty of room for applications, photos, videos, documents, and offline reading material.
It also includes 8GB of physical RAM with up to 16GB of virtual RAM expansion. TCL markets this as up to 24GB of combined memory, although it is important to understand that virtual RAM uses internal storage and is not identical to having 24GB of physical RAM.
Powering the phone is the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor, which is designed to balance everyday performance with battery efficiency.
50MP Camera With OIS
On the back is a 50MP primary camera equipped with Optical Image Stabilization.
OIS helps compensate for small movements while taking photos or recording video. That can produce sharper low-light photos and steadier handheld footage compared to a camera without stabilization.
The phone also includes AI-assisted editing tools such as Magic Eraser, Magic Editor, and Magic Unblur for making quick adjustments without moving everything to another device.
Built-In AI Productivity Tools
TCL has placed a significant emphasis on AI-powered reading, writing, and productivity.
Available tools include article summaries, AI-generated outlines, handwriting recognition, real-time subtitles, translation assistance, and the ability to convert text into audiobook or podcast-style content.
These features pair naturally with the NXTPAPER display. Instead of treating AI as a separate novelty, TCL is positioning the phone as a portable reading, note-taking, and productivity device.
Who Is the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro For?
The TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro makes the most sense for:
- People who regularly read eBooks, articles, and PDFs on their phones
- Students who want a large screen for studying and taking notes
- Professionals who frequently work from a mobile device
- Users who are sensitive to glare or spend extended periods looking at screens
- Anyone interested in combining a smartphone and e-reader experience
It may also appeal to people who want something meaningfully different from the glossy displays used by most competing smartphones.
Final Thoughts
The TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro isn’t simply trying to win a specifications contest. Its biggest strength is an experience that is immediately noticeable when you look at and interact with the screen.
The matte finish, anti-glare design, multiple paper modes, 120Hz refresh rate, large amount of storage, and productivity-focused AI features make it an intriguing option for readers, students, and mobile professionals.
Would you replace the glossy display on your current phone with a paper-like screen? Watch the full video above, and let me know what you think in the comments.
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Disclosure: TCL provided the phone for coverage. All opinions are my own.
