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That antiglare looks great. it definitely seems like an e-paper display when direct light is shining on it. There's no gloss to the display either, which is nice.

didn't realize nxtpaper is their ongoing technology, which they've further improved. i definitely would not mind seeing it in the m8. if they can make it happen... it'd be a fantastic upgrade imo. for a phone, battery life is what matters. with this display, you'd get better battery life, anti-glare for daylight viewing, and what looks like great quality resolution and refresh rates. win win win.
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Posted: 2026-03-04 00:34:59
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Yes, it looks like it would be a fantastic upgrade and something to set it apart from the other flagships. Seems like a no-brainer.

Are there any negatives to it?
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Posted: 2026-03-04 13:05:42
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it can supposedly get up to 3200 nits, which is brighter than most devices out there.

disadvantages would probably be image quality in terms of sharpness and color gamut and contrast? in that review video, things looked pretty good, but if it is truly e-paper like, then i would expect colors to be a bit muted.

perhaps fixing those flaws is what the latest version is all about?

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so with a bit more research, it seems the NXTPAPER in that review video is an older version. the new version I linked above, is based on AMOLED and has up to 3200 nits brightness and full p3 color gamut coverage. it should look amazing and even better than what's shown in the review video. However, they are still working on this and the earliest we'll see it in a device is end of 2026. So it definitely doesn't sound like it will be in the m8. perhaps the m9.

That being said, I don't think i would mind getting the version of nxtpaper in the review video. looks more than capable to me and for phone usage.

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Posted: 2026-03-04 15:59:05
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I was looking at their tablets, too. If I ever purchase another tablet then it will definitely be considered, if only to experience the paper screen. The glare on screens has been a problem for a looonng time.
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Posted: 2026-03-04 18:47:06
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10000%

It would be nice to see this trend spread to other companies. Displays that mimic paper are much easier on the eyes and perfect for devices we stare at often including phones, laptops, tablets, and even monitors.

I will be needing a new laptop/tablet device in the near future. Would be nice to have this type of option to consider. TCL doesn't sell these devices in the US though.
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Posted: 2026-03-04 19:40:45
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is TCL even offering the display to other companies? from the product page it only looks like TCL products are shipping with the display.

Moogoo, is this the link you are referring to about the new version?

https://www.tcl.com/global/en/tcl-nxtpaper-technology

I don't see any mention of OLED on that site. There is this



the devices linked on that site, also use LCD tech.
https://www.gsmarena.com/tcl_nxtpaper_60_ultra_5g-14085.php
https://www.gsmarena.com/tcl_nxtpaper_11_plus-13874.php
https://www.gsmarena.com/tcl_nxtpaper_70_pro_5g-14398.php
https://www.gsmarena.com/tcl_50_xe_nxtpaper-13302.php
https://www.gsmarena.com/tcl_60_nxtpaper_4g-13831.php

Unless you meant this news. Which doesn't look to be in production yet, just concept.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/tc[....]aper-tech-with-amoled-mwc-2026

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Posted: 2026-03-05 16:47:23
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yea the link is the same as in my original post. it is showing the older version. the news from MWC shows the new version that uses AMOLED technology. doesn't look like it is in any devices yet, but speculation is that they will have it in devices by the end of the year.

here is a hands on article with a concept device that has the new nxtpaper in it. https://9to5google.com/2026/0[....]oled-display-upgrade-hands-on/

As I said in my earlier post, it's probably too late for it to be in the m8, but maybe the m9.

And while TCL does not currently provide the display to other companies, they might with sony because of the MOU signed between them for TCL to handle sony's displays going forward (also linked in my prior post).

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Posted: 2026-03-05 18:04:24
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as far as I know, TCL is only supplying panels for the TV division and home audio, not mobile.
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Posted: 2026-03-05 18:33:19
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Yes, the MOU is for home entertainment and the bravia branded products. Just speculating and admittedly, hopeful, that maybe they'll provide displays for mobile too. again, probably not too relevant for this year's model. perhaps in the future... if there is a future model.
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Posted: 2026-03-05 19:09:14
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Interesting. Question will be - If tempered glass were to apply to the display will it also still be greatly legible, even under bright sun visibility? Will anti-glare property stay same? If yes, will it still consume less battery life compared to normal displays previous Xperias type display used?

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Posted: 2026-03-06 12:23:04
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