BARCELONA—TCL announced the 60 XE Nxtpaper phone and Nxtpaper 11 Plus tablet at CES but showed them for the first time this week at Mobile World Congress. The two are notable because they’re among the first to use the latest Nxtpaper technology, which creates a paper-like experience for regular use and has a special monochrome mode for extended reading. I got to spend a few moments with the new devices at the show and have some initial impressions.
60 XE Nxtpaper
The 60 XE Nxtpaper refreshes last year’s 50 XE Nxtpaper with updated specs. It has a 6.8-inch screen, a 50MP main camera, a 5MP ultra-wide camera, a 2MP depth camera, and a 32MP selfie camera. It’s powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ processor with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.
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The phone is rather large, thanks to the size of the screen. At 6.8 inches, it’s about the same size as the Galaxy S25 Ultra or iPhone 16 Pro Max. Despite the size, it’s surprisingly lightweight and I found it easy to hold and use. TCL makes budget-minded products, so the materials here aren’t world-class. The frame feels strong, and the rear panel has a soft feel to it. TCL calls the lone color option Space Blue.
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It’s hard not to be impressed by the Nxtpaper screen. It has a completely matte look—it’s not reflective or glossy, which helps with readability. The colors look amazing, though the panel does wash out a little under direct sunlight. The screen supports a fast 120Hz refresh rate, and the monochrome reading mode is quite easy on the eyes.
TCL says the phone is launching in Canada first, with the US to follow later. The price will be approximately $225.
Nxtpaper 11 Plus
The Nxtpaper 11 Plus is a follow-up to last year’s Tab 10 Nxtpaper. TCL says it’s a global model and will be sold everywhere.
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The 11.5-inch 2.2K display means the tablet is fairly large. Thankfully, it’s also fairly light. It was easy to pick up and use for a few moments in the event space. The design is rather plain for a tablet but functional thanks to well-placed buttons and ports.
The tablet runs Android 15 and has a light user interface treatment from TCL. Most importantly, the UI runs quickly and doesn’t get bogged down when switching between apps.
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Since it uses the same Nxtpaper technology as the phone, the experience is largely the same. The matte finish is attractive and gives your content a refreshing appearance.
The tablet is powered by a MediaTek Helio G100 processor, with configurations of 8GB RAM and 256GB storage or 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. It has an 8,000mAh battery that supports 33W wired charging.
Like the phone, the tablet will go on sale in Canada first, with the US following later. The retail price will be around $250.
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About Eric Zeman
Managing Editor, Consumer Electronics
