2026 is definitely the year for changing up the boring slab and foldables in the smartphone market. We've seen this with the popularity of the wider Samsung Z Fold 8. Today, TCL brings back their smartphone line to the Philippines with something unique to entice consumers: an ePaper-like, 0 glare display for way less eye strain and way better reading experience.
Headed with the NXTPAPER 70 Pro and the NXTPAPER 70 Ultra, these phones come with big paper-like displays, 50MP cameras, and in our opinion quite competitive pricing too.
Headed with the NXTPAPER 70 Pro and the NXTPAPER 70 Ultra, these phones come with big paper-like displays, 50MP cameras, and in our opinion quite competitive pricing too.
The flagship model in the Philippines is the TCL NXTPAPER 60 Ultra. It's got a whopping 7.2" 120Hz NXTPAPER display, its IP68 dust and waterproof, powered by a Dimensity 7400 processor, and has a 50MP main camera, 50MP 3x telephoto, and 8MP ultrawide in the back. It even comes with a case and an accurate stylus in the box.
- MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Processor
- 7.2" 2340x1080 120Hz IPS LCD Paper-like Display 900 Nits
- Zero Flicker Technology
- 0 Reflection Screen Material
- Rear Cameras
- 50MP f1.8 1/1.55" PDAF OIS 24mm Main Camera
- 50MP f2.4 1/2.8" PDAF OIS 71mm (3x) Zoom Camera
- 8MP f2.2 Ultrawide
- 32MP f2.0 1/3.1" Front Camera
- Android 16 with Security Updates until November 2028
- 12GB RAM + 512GB ROM (No MicroSD Slot)
- Dual SIM 5G (eSIM Capable - but will disable 2nd SIM)
- Side Mounted Fingerprint Sensor
- Stereo Speakers
- Side Mounted Paper-like Display Switch
- Pressure Sensitive 5ms Low Latency T-Pen Stylus
- 5,200 mAh Battery; 33W Wired Charging
- IP68 Dust and Water Resistant
Next model is a more affordable variant, but still has the Paper-like display - the NXTPAPER 70 Pro. It's powered by a Dimensity 7300, loses the 3x zoom lens, has less storage, but still retains IP68 resistance, T-Pen capability (not included), and a 6.9" 120Hz display for around PHP 10k less money. Bonus, it has a MicroSD slot for expanding the storage.
- MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Processor
- 6.9" 2340x1080 120Hz IPS LCD Paper-like Display 900 Nits
- Zero Flicker Technology
- 0 Reflection Screen Material
- Rear Cameras
- 50MP f1.9 1/1.56" PDAF OIS 24mm Main Camera
- 8MP Ultrawide
- 32MP f2.0 1/3.0" Front Camera
- Android 16 with Security Updates until December 2032
- 8GB RAM + 256GB ROM + MicroSD Slot
- Dual SIM 5G (eSIM Capable - but will disable 2nd SIM)
- Side Mounted Fingerprint Sensor
- Stereo Speakers
- Side Mounted Paper-like Display Switch
- Pressure Sensitive 5ms Low Latency T-Pen Stylus Capable (not included in box)
- 5,200 mAh Battery, 33W Wired Charging
- IP68 Dust and Water Resistant
Lastly, TCL is also offering a budget phone with a Helio G100, 4G mobile data connectivity, IP64 resistance, 50MP camera, and 6.8" 120Hz Display - the TCL K70 4G.
- MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo Processor
- 6.8" 1570x720 IPS LCD Display 750 Nits
- Rear Cameras
- 50MP f1.8 1/2.88" PDAF Main Camera
- 0.08 MP (Not sure if depth sensor)
- 8MP f2.05 1/4" Front Camera
- Android 16
- 4GB RAM + 128GB ROM + MicroSD Slot
- Dual SIM 4G
- Side Mounted Fingerprint Sensor
- Stereo Speakers
- 5,200 mAh Battery, 18W Wired Charging
- IP64 Dust and Water Resistance
Both the NXTPAPERS are actually quite interesting in today's smartphone landscape. Given the high quality paper-like displays, they would be great for reading books, and even just lowering eye strain while doing normal social media tasks. It wouldn't be any slouch for media consumption either, given TCL's known for their high quality displays from their TVs.
If you're on the lookout for a paper-like display phone, with decent specs, stylus pen capabilities, and a low price. Go check these guys out!