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TCL 40 NxtPaper

TCL 40 NxtPaper

Brand: TCL
Category: Smart Phones
  • Display: 6.78" Inch
  • Camera: 50MP (1080p)
  • RAM: 8GB RAM
  • Processor: Helio G88
  • Battery: 5010mAh
  • Launch Date: 2023, September
  • Storage: 256GB storage, microSDXC
  • OS: Android 13, TCL UI
  • Body: 195g, 7.9mm thickness

Specs

Network

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
Speed HSPA, LTE

Launch

Announced 2023, August 29
Status Available. Released 2023, September

Body

Dimensions 168.2 x 75.3 x 7.9 mm (6.62 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)
Weight 195 g (6.88 oz)
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Stylus support

Display

Type IPS LCD, 90Hz
Size 6.78 inches, 109.2 cm2 (~86.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
NxtPaper technology

Platform

OS Android 13, TCL UI
Chipset Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88 (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G52 MC2

Memory

Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal 256GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

Primary Camera 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF
Second Camera 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultra wide), 115°, 1.12µm
Third Camera 2 MP (macro)
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Primary Camera 32 MP, (wide)
Video 1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes, with dual speakers
3.5mm jack Yes

Comms

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC Yes
Radio FM radio
USB USB Type-C 2.0

Features

Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Battery

Type Li-Ion 5010 mAh
Charging 33W wired

Misc

Colors Midnight Blue, Opalescent
Models T612B
Price About 200 EUR

Test Results

EU LABEL

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

6.9
  • Design 8 / 10
  • Display 9 / 10
  • Camera 6 / 10
  • Auto Focus 6 / 10
  • Image Quality 6 / 10
  • Performance 5 / 10
  • Features 7 / 10
  • Connectivity 7 / 10
  • Call Quality 7 / 10
  • Multimedia 8 / 10
  • Usability 8 / 10
  • Video Quality 5 / 10
  • Battery 8 / 10

PROS

  1. Matte display drastically reduces glare and eye strain compared to traditional OLED/LCD screens.
  2. Revolutionary "paper-like" viewing experience that is excellent for long reading sessions.
  3. Full-color display enables vivid, readable content unlike monochrome e-ink readers.
  4. Substantial 256GB internal storage capacity provides ample space for apps, books, and media.
  5. Equipped with 8GB RAM, which ensures smooth multitasking and app performance.
  6. The 5010mAh battery offers all-day battery life for moderate to heavy users.
  7. Supports 33W fast charging, allowing for quick battery replenishment.
  8. Features a 32MP front camera that delivers high-quality selfies and video calls.
  9. Includes a 3.5mm headphone jack, which is increasingly rare in modern smartphones.
  10. The, matte texture is highly resistant to fingerprints and smudges, keeping the screen cleaner.

CONS

  1. The display, while comfortable, has a lower maximum brightness, making outdoor visibility difficult in bright sunlight.
  2. Matte texture can make videos and images appear slightly hazy, soft, or less vibrant than glossy screens.
  3. Uses the aging MediaTek Helio G88 processor, which struggles with high-end gaming and intensive tasks.
  4. Rear cameras, although 50MP, often produce soft details and lack high-end image processing.
  5. No Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) for the camera, leading to shaky, jittery video recordings.
  6. The phone comes with significant pre-installed bloatware, requiring time to clean up.
  7. Speakers can sound tinny and hollow, lacking depth compared to better stereo implementations.
  8. The "NxtPaper" modes (color/ink) are hidden deep in settings, making them less convenient to toggle quickly.
  9. The phone is generally 4G-only in some regions, limiting future-proof connectivity.
  10. The design, while functional, feels like a traditional budget handset rather than a premium, modern phone.

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