TCL's new Nxtpaper 60 Ultra phone features an eye-friendly display.

TCL provided image.

At IFA 2025, TCL introduced the Nxtpaper 60 Ultra, a smartphone designed to offer the visual comfort of e-paper without compromising modern performance. The key is the new Nxtpaper 4.0 display, a large 7.2-inch screen employing technology to simulate natural light, minimize glare, and remove flicker. TCL states it delivers a comfortable, paper-like visual experience that is certified to be gentle on the eyes, even adjusting its warmth at night to align with the body's circadian rhythm.

The Nxtpaper display tech decreases reflections and gets rid of screen flicker. TCL provided image.

This appears to be a good approach, offering a full-color, fast display engineered for comfort instead of a limited e-ink screen. The Nxtpaper 60 Ultra has good features for its price: €499 (roughly $582 USD) for the 256GB model and €549 (about $640 USD) for the 512GB version.

It features a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset, up to 24GB of RAM, and a periscopic telephoto camera, a feature uncommon outside premium flagship phones. It also has stylus support and AI tools for functions like note summarization and real-time translation. Available accessories include a MagFlip and T-Pen Magic stylus.

Key specs for the Nxtpaper 60 Ultra:

Display:

7.2-inch FHD+ (1080x2340) screen

120Hz refresh rate

Up to 850 nits brightness in sunlight mode

Performance:

Android 15

MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Chipset

Memory and Storage:

12GB physical RAM + 12GB virtual expansion

Storage: 256GB and 512GB options

Cameras:

Rear:

50MP main camera with OIS

50MP 3X Periscope Telephoto camera with OIS

8MP ultrawide camera

Video: 4K at 30FPS

Front:

32MP camera

Video: 2K at 30FPS

Battery:

5200mAh capacity

33W wired charging, approximately 90 minutes

Design:

Lunar White, Nebula Black colors

IP68 water and dust resistance

Availability:

Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific

TCL also presented a €249 (around $290 USD) Nxtpaper 5G Junior model, which uses the same eye-care technology for younger users and includes parental controls. Both phones demonstrate a commitment to "Technology for Good." If the Nxtpaper 60 Ultra's screen performs as expected, TCL could successfully combine a capable phone with a great reading experience.

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