Modern phone screens, including the best OLEDs, are not perfect. They flicker, usually with low pulse-width modulation (PWM) rates, and this can be irritating or downright painful for certain people. They also aren't ideal for use in direct sunlight, as their shiny glass coverings can experience glare, limiting visibility. If you want to use your phone as an e-reader or limit distractions, most flagships lack the paper-like visual effects needed for the best experience. There's one company trying to address all of these issues, TCL, but the brand's phones rarely make their way into the U.S. I went out of my way to buy the TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G, a low-end model that actually was available stateside, and had to deal with slow speeds, a meager camera system, and budget-caliber build quality. At MWC 2026, TCL showed off the NXTPAPER 70 Pro, which is a much stronger offering finally coming to the U.S. next month.I went hands-on with the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro, and if you give it a chance, you might be impressed at what it offers compared to your current smartphone. Between the eye-friendly display and built-in digital minimalism features, the NXTPAPER 70 Pro has the potential to change your relationship with your phone.
