TCL keeps putting out banger after banger, this time with the new TCL Nxtpaper 50 Pro. At IFA Berlin 2024, I had the opportunity to try out TCL’s upcoming Nxtpaper device.
With its Nxtpaper technology, we’re always looking at a beautiful paper-like display. I talked about how much I love Nxtpaper when I tried the Nxtpaper 50 XL in February, and my thoughts on this technology haven’t changed. Sure, I don’t think it’s the best way to watch videos, especially compared to displays like the Galaxy S24 Ultra, yet it’s incredibly pleasing to the eye when looking at images. This 6.8-inch display sports a 1080 x 2460-pixel resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It also sports an anti-fingerprint coating — and yeah, I love that you can’t get fingerprints on the screen.
I also love reading, and the TCL Nxtpaper 50 Pro’s Ink Paper Mode provides an e-book-like interface suitable for reading. According to TCL, with the Max Ink Mode, you’ll have seven days of immersive reading and up to 26 days on standby, which is incredibly insane. However, you’ll lose access to some features. Most of your apps will get turned off, but you can choose six apps that will continue working, and you can still make phone calls and take pictures.
You can change between display modes with a button on the handset’s side.
Further, the device should run smoothly with a MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 8GB of RAM, 512GB of storage, and up to 2TB with a microSD card slot. It also has a 108-megapixel primary shooter, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera, a 2-megapixel macro shooter, and a 32-megapixel selfie camera. It also has a 5010mAh battery, which explains the impressive battery. It also has a headphone jack, which is fantastic.
Of course, like every other phone in 2024, TCL has added some AI features to its new handset. The handset offers features like Text Assistant, which uses AI to translate and summarize anything you’ve copied. Help Me Write can help you write an e-mail or event plan and a Voice Memo feature to summarize something you’ve recorded and differentiate up to five voices. While there isn’t anything extraordinary here, I like that you can swipe up on the screen with three fingers to pull up the Help Me Write. That’s an easy way to always have that functionality on hand.
The handset’s rear is also stunning, and I wish more OEMs used fun textured finishes like the 50 Pro. The device’s Moon Gray and Alps White variants sport an incredibly stylish marble-like finish. These two models are coming to Europe, whereas Asia will get Pale Gold, Rosy Purple, and Midnight Blue, which also look good but are not as eye-grabbing as Moon Gray and Alps White.
There’s no word on whether the TCL 50 Pro will come to Canada, but I believe it’s likely. We’re currently contacting TCL Canada for more details. The handset isn’t coming to the U.S. this year, so Canada may have to wait until next year for this beauty.
TCL will sell the device for €299 (roughly $450 CAD), which seems excellent. But, I’d have to put this handset through its paces to say whether it’s worth that price point. However, I do not doubt that this handset would be great for people who love reading and don’t want or need the fanciest devices. Typically, I review premium devices, the best of the best, but seeing more affordable handsets with cool features/gimmicks on the market is always nice.
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