What is TCL’s NXTPAPER 3.0 technology?
NXT 3.0 is a new technology for TCL’s range of phones and tablets scheduled to roll out in 2024. It builds on the previously released technology, NXTPAPER 2.0, which offered up to 61% reduction in blue light emission. The newer version introduces Circular Polarized Light (CPL) technology and Adaptive color temperature.
Combined, your phone’s display mimics a paper reading experience and natural light for comfortable viewing. It’s also able to adjust color temperature based on the time of day and ambient light. Higher refresh rates from the standard 60Hz up to 120Hz bring you smoother scrolling, transitions, and animations beneficial for anyone who enjoys an extended and fluid visual experience. You can also choose from different display modes optimized for various content types:
- Normal mode: For everyday use and general tasks.
- Color Paper mode: Lowers screen contrast and increases saturation. Perfect for viewing vibrant colors in comics and graphic novels.
- Ink Paper mode: Switches to a black and white theme for reading e-books or documents.
NXTPAPER 3.0 will also implement the 20-20-20 eye rule, reminding you to take 20-second breaks every 20 minutes to focus on something 20 feet away. You will receive alerts whenever you use your device in low-light conditions or hold it too close to your face.
Which TCL phones will use NXT 3.0?
On January 8, TCL announced the release of seven new phones in the 50 series at CES 2024. Two of phones will use NXTPAPER 3.0 technology; The TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G and the TCL 50 XE NXTPAPER 5G. They’ll first hit the US market, with a widespread release expected much later.
The TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G is a marvel featuring a generous 6.7-inch OLED display with 144Hz refresh rate. It complements the NXTPAPER technology well, considering that a larger screen means less squinting and comfortable viewing even from a distance. Paired with immersive stereo speakers and a sophisticated triple-camera configuration, this phone is perfect for both content creators and multimedia lovers. It runs on a midrange MediaTek 23E+, 8GB RAM, and a 5010mAh battery promising long battery life and smooth performance.
On the other end is the smaller TCL 50 XE NXTPAPER 5G with a 6.6-inch HD Hole punch display and 90Hz refresh rate. It comes with 128GB ROM, and a base 4GB base RAM that you can virtually expand up to an additional 8GB using the internal storage. Powering it is the MT6835 23E+ chipset and a 5010mAh battery with 33W fast charging. You’ll also take clear selfies with an 8MP front camera and detailed background shots with a 50MP primary camera and 5MP ultra-wide lens. Additional features include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for convenient unlocking, the dual speakers, NFC, and eSIM support.
In Q2 2024, the TCL 50 5G and TCL 50 SE will be available in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) regions starting at €149.99 (approximately $142). In North America, the two NXTPAPER 5G models will be sold on TCL.com from Q3 2024, priced under $229 and $199 respectively.
Additionally, the TCL 50 XL 5G will be available at Metro by T-Mobile starting Q2 2024 for under $169, while the TCL 50 XE 5G will be priced under $149 and available from Q3 2024. The TCL 50 LE will be available later in 2024 for approximately $99.
TCL is also bring NXTPAPER 3.0 to its tablets
TCL’s NXTPAPER 14 Pro and Tab 10 NXTPAPER 5G are two other upcoming devices that will use NXTPAPER 3.0. The 14 Pro model offers a large 14-inch 2.8K display, a MediaTek Dimensity 8020 processor, 12GB RAM, and 256GB storage. Its larger size and weight may affect portability, but the Tab 10 will provide a more compact design with a 10.4-inch display, 6GB RAM, expandable storage up to 128GB, and other decent specifications.
