At CES 2026, TCL announced the Nxtpaper 70 Pro, the company’s latest handset with Nxtpaper 4.0 technology, and I got the opportunity to go hands-on with the phone.
However, before we go much further, it’s worth noting that the TCL Nxtpaper 70 Pro might not come to Canada. After speaking with TCL reps, they weren’t exactly sure if it would, but it’s more likely we’d get some other Nxtpaper 4.0 technology device. For instance, last year we didn’t get the 60 Pro, but the 60XE made it to Canada. I asked about a potential 70XE launching in the North, and TCL sort of said that a device of that sort will come, but no specifics were given.
Back to the NXtpaper 70 Pro, the device feels great in your hand, and better yet, the screen’s Nxtpaper technology feels even better.
Nxtpaper 4.0 lets users switch between different modes with the dedicated Nxtpaper key. With a click of the key, you can switch from the full colour experience straight into Max Ink Mode, which changes everything into a paper-like monochrome display. Watching this in real-time was very cool, and it didn’t take too long. This mode is eye-friendly and helps with battery life. TCL says its phones can survive for seven days if they were to stay in this mode permanently.
And more importantly, I just love touching the screen; the paper texture feels amazing, and it’ll be perfect for when I’m reading long-ass fantasy novels and manga. I think this mode would be perfect to sit down with for long periods of time, day or night. And while many phones can change into a black and white mode nowadays, this mode also offers an extensive library of pre-installed books and AI reading tools, like AI Outline, offering an outline of what you’re reading, AI Audiobook and AI Podcast, but due to time constraints and location, using these features weren’t possible.
The cool display measures in at 6.9 inches with an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Alongside this, the phone sports a 5,200mAh battery with 33W charging, Android 16, Mediatek Dimensity 7300, and a 50-megapixel primary camera and 8-megapixel ultrawide. There’s also a 32-megapixel selfie camera with face unlocking capabilities. Due to the Nxtpaper screen, the handset has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. Additionally, you can find 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of expandable storage, and IP68 water and dust resistance.
Unfortunately, I didn’t get the chance to put the phone through its paces. While I might never get to, when another TCL Nxtpaper 4.0 device launches in Canada, I can’t wait to try it out.
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