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TCL NXTPAPER 4G (4GB + 64GB) review: 168 specs compared

Avg. price:~£150RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:64 GBScreen size:?Chipset:MediaTek MT8768

TCL NXTPAPER 4G (4GB + 64GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and 2 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components

35%

6.7

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

6.7

Reviews score

10%

8.5

Sentiment score

â–²Better than 57% of tablets
7.9

Value for money

Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

â–²Better than 73%
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components

22%

5.8

Performance

20%

6.3

Display

16%

7.2

Camera

14%

5.5

Battery

12%

7.9

Connectivity

8%

8.2

Software

5%

8.3

Design

3%

8.3

Audio

â–²Better than 63%
6.7

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models

6.7

Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.1

Average grade

20%

5.8

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
1 review, with a printed score. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 60%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £150
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What owners say about the TCL NXTPAPER 4G (4GB + 64GB)

Based on 162 owners sharing their experience in online comments

57%positive0%mixed43%negative

Owners praise the eye-friendly screen, smooth performance, and value, while battery life and software limitations frustrate many.

What owners dislike

  • Owners say the battery drains fast when the screen shows full color or is used normally, and some report it charges slowly.13
  • Owners say it lacks a gallery app, audio recorder, app lock, split screen, private folder and per-app data limits, plus handwriting-to-text in some languages.9
  • Owners report constant lag and stuttering, slow app response and trouble playing 1080p video smoothly.7
  • Owners say the camera often fails to focus unless the screen is tapped several times, and photos look poor in WhatsApp and at night.7
  • Owners sensitive to flicker say the temporal dithering causes eye strain and headaches, and on the 70 Pro it cannot be turned off.4
  • Owners say the phone gets warm during normal use like video calls or browsing, and some report heat while charging; one says an update helped.4
  • Owners say the speakers sound tinny, and calls are hard to hear unless on speakerphone.4
  • Owners report the screen scratches within days and that it cracked or broke after a single drop.4
  • Some buyers say the case and stylus were missing in their country, so they had to buy a case separately and wait for the pen.4
  • Owners say whites look too bright in normal mode even at low brightness, and text contrast looks blurry, especially when viewed head-on.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of tablet TCL NXTPAPER 4G (4GB + 64GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 63% of models
Score components:

22%

5.8

Performance

20%

6.3

Display

16%

7.2

Camera

14%

5.5

Battery

12%

7.9

Connectivity

8%

8.2

Software

5%

8.3

Design

3%

8.3

Audio

6.7
Reviews score
6.7
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the tablet's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a tablet with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.7

Price

7.9
RAM capacity
4 GB
Market range: <1 GB – >8 GB
This tablet has 4 GB of RAM, which is more than 47.2% of tablets and equal to 17.8% of tablets.
Process node
12 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >40 nm
This tablet is built on a 12 nm process, which is smaller than 53.2% of tablets and equal to 13.9% of tablets.
Internal storage
64 GB
Market range: <16 GB – >256 GB
This tablet has 64 GB of internal storage, which is more than 39.1% of tablets and equal to 17% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core score
317 points
Market range: <233 points – >2.3k points
This tablet scores 317 points in single-core tests, which is lower than 84.1% of tablets and equal to 0.4% of tablets.
Chipset
MediaTek MT8768
This tablet runs on MediaTek MT8768, which is less advanced than 85.5% of tablets and equal to 1% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1440×1080
This tablet has a 1440×1080 screen, which is less sharp than 64.1% of tablets.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >120 Hz
This tablet has a 60 Hz screen, which is smoother than 0.1% of tablets and equal to 73.4% of tablets.
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
203 ppi
Market range: <149 ppi – >291 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 203 ppi, which is lower than 62.8% of tablets and equal to 0.6% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical stabilisation. 0.4% of tablets offer this.
Main camera megapixels
8 MP
Market range: <3.15 MP – >13 MP
This tablet has a rear camera with 8 MP resolution, which is higher than 36.4% of tablets and equal to 31.9% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
5 MP
Market range: <1.2 MP – >9 MP
This tablet has a front camera with 5 MP resolution, which is higher than 48.6% of tablets and equal to 19.7% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
f/2.0
This tablet has a main camera aperture of f/2.0, which is wider than 57.4% of tablets and equal to 24.7% of tablets.
Optical zoom
1xxx
This tablet has 1xx optical zoom, which is stronger than 18.2% of tablets and equal to 80.9% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
8,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >10.1k mAh
This tablet has 8,000 mAh battery capacity, which is larger than 70.2% of tablets and equal to 4% of tablets.
Charging speed
18 W
Market range: <10 W – >45 W
This tablet charges at 18 W, which is faster than 48% of tablets and equal to 12.3% of tablets.
Battery life
8 hours
Market range: <7 hours – >16 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 8 hours, which is shorter than that of 72.2% of tablets and equal to that of 11.9% of tablets.
video playback
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets offer this.
Fast charging
yes
This tablet supports fast charging. 43.2% of tablets offer this.
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LTE support
yes
This tablet has built-in LTE. 57.1% of tablets offer this.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet connects to Wi-Fi. 0.2% of tablets offer this.
GPS
yes
This tablet has built-in GPS. 17.1% of tablets offer this.
5G connectivity
?
NFC
no
This tablet does not include NFC. 10.8% of tablets offer this.
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Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.2%.
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.4% of tablets and equal to that of 47.6% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
yes
This tablet supports direct OS updates. 20.3% of tablets offer this.
On-device AI
yes
This tablet supports on-device AI. 71.7% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
yes
This tablet supports app tracking protection. 71.6% of tablets offer this.
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IP rating
?
Weight
316 g
Market range: <315 g – >730 g
This tablet weighs 316 g, which is lighter than 89.7% of tablets and equal to 0.3% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
yes
This tablet supports a backlit keyboard. 90.4% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
?
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Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This tablet has a microphone array of 2, which is more than 55.1% of tablets and equal to 32.7% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this.
Dolby Atmos support
?
N. of speakers
4
Market range: <2 – >4
This tablet includes 4 speakers, which is more than in 70.8% of tablets and equal to the number in 22.9% of tablets.
FM radio
yes
This tablet includes an FM radio. 81.1% of tablets offer this.
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TCL NXTPAPER 4G (4GB + 64GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Wider color gamut
    This tablet supports a wider color gamut than the average tablet (DCI-P3 vs sRGB). The average tablet covers sRGB color gamut.
    96% DCI-P3 coverage reported.
    DCI-P3 vs sRGB
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • 2 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (4 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    4 vs 2
  • Supports eSIM
    This tablet supports eSIM, the average tablet does not. 11.3% of tablets support eSIM.
  • 35.5% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (316 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    316 g vs 490 g
  • Supports manual shutter speed
    This tablet supports manual shutter speed, while the average tablet does not. 21.8% of tablets support manual shutter speed.
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.6% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This tablet has a wider front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's front camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • 13.3% higher sentiment score
    8.5 vs 7.5
  • 73.3% cheaper
    TCL NXTPAPER 4G (4GB + 64GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£150 vs £260).
    £150 vs £260
  • More advanced memory type
    This tablet uses more advanced memory than the average tablet (LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3).
    LPDDR4X vs LPDDR3
  • 14.3% smaller process node
    This tablet has a smaller process node than the average tablet (12 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet is built on 14 nm.
    12 nm vs 14 nm
  • Wider color gamut
    This tablet supports a wider color gamut than the average tablet (DCI-P3 vs sRGB). The average tablet covers sRGB color gamut.
    96% DCI-P3 coverage reported.
    DCI-P3 vs sRGB
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.6% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • 99 nits brighter screen
    This tablet is brighter than the average tablet (500 nits vs 401 nits). The average tablet reaches 401 nits.
    500 nits vs 401 nits
  • More vivid contrast
    This tablet has more contrast than the average tablet (1500:1 vs 1015:1). The average tablet has a contrast ratio of 1015:1.
    1,500:1 vs 1,015:1
  • Supports manual shutter speed
    This tablet supports manual shutter speed, while the average tablet does not. 21.8% of tablets support manual shutter speed.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This tablet has a wider front camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's front camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Wider main camera aperture
    This tablet has a wider main camera aperture than the average tablet (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average tablet's main camera aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • 21.2% larger battery capacity
    This tablet has a larger battery capacity than the average tablet (8,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh). The average tablet offers 6,600 mAh of battery capacity.
    8,000 mAh vs 6,600 mAh
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    This tablet supports reverse wireless charging, while the average tablet does not. 4.1% of tablets support reverse wireless charging.
  • Supports LTE
    This tablet supports LTE, while the average tablet does not. 42.9% of tablets support LTE.
  • Supports eSIM
    This tablet supports eSIM, the average tablet does not. 11.3% of tablets support eSIM.
  • Supports cellular data
    This tablet supports cellular data, while the average tablet does not. 47.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Includes on-device AI
    This tablet includes on-device AI, the average tablet does not. 28.3% of tablets include on-device AI.
  • Supports app tracking protection
    This tablet supports app tracking protection, while the average tablet does not. 28.4% of tablets offer this.
  • Supports extra dim mode
    This tablet supports extra dim mode, while the average tablet does not. 35.9% of tablets offer this.
  • Includes clipboard warnings
    This tablet has clipboard warnings, the average tablet does not. 40.3% of tablets include clipboard warnings.
    paste warning
  • 35.5% lighter
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (316 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    316 g vs 490 g
  • Supports drawing
    This tablet is suitable for drawing, while the average tablet is not. 40% of tablets are suitable for drawing.
  • Includes backlit keyboard
    This tablet has a backlit keyboard, the average tablet does not. 9.6% of tablets offer a backlit keyboard.
  • 24.5 mm narrower
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (150.8 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    150.8 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 2 more speakers
    This tablet has more speakers than the average tablet (4 vs 2). The average tablet has 2 speakers.
    4 vs 2
  • 1 more microphones
    This tablet has more microphones than the average tablet (2 vs 1). The average tablet's microphone count is 1.
    2 vs 1
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (8 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    8 hours vs 10 hours
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not support manual white balance, while the average tablet does. 51.5% of tablets support manual white balance.
  • 56.5% lower single-core score
    This tablet has a lower single-core score than the average tablet (317 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    317 points vs 729 points
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (PowerVR GE8320 vs Mali-G51).
    PowerVR GE8320 vs Mali-G51
  • 8.1% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (203 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    203 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1440×1080 vs 1920×1200).
    1,440×1,080 vs 1,920×1,200
  • 14.1% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (12.8 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    12.8 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 4.3% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models

    6.7

    Mark 7.7 is below the typical mark 7.8 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    5.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    1 review, with a printed score. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.7 vs 7.0
  • 56.5% lower single-core score
    This tablet has a lower single-core score than the average tablet (317 points vs 729 points). The average tablet scores 729 points in single-core tests.
    317 points vs 729 points
  • More basic graphics
    This tablet has less advanced graphics than the average tablet (PowerVR GE8320 vs Mali-G51).
    PowerVR GE8320 vs Mali-G51
  • 2 fewer GPU execution units
    This tablet has less GPU execution units than the average tablet (2 vs 4). The average tablet has 4 GPU execution units.
    2 vs 4
  • 14.1% less memory bandwidth
    This tablet has less memory bandwidth than the average tablet (12.8 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s). The average tablet has 14.9 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
    12.8 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 8.1% softer screen detail
    This tablet has softer screen detail than the average tablet (203 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has a pixel density of 221 ppi.
    203 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • Less sharp display
    This tablet has a less sharp screen than the average tablet (1440×1080 vs 1920×1200).
    1,440×1,080 vs 1,920×1,200
  • No manual white balance
    This tablet does not support manual white balance, while the average tablet does. 51.5% of tablets support manual white balance.
  • 2 hours shorter battery life
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (8 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    video playback
    8 hours vs 10 hours
  • Shorter update support
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
KLGadgetTV
≈ estimated
29/09/2023
Hands-on review · unboxing and two weeks of use
Verdict
TCL NXTPAPER 4G is a good overall pick, with a comfortable matte display that suits long reading sessions.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.5
helloexpress.net
✓ explicit
30/10/2023
Hands-on review · Ebook-focused budget phone
Verdict
The TCL 40 NXTPAPER 4G is a niche phone for e-book readers, with a matte, paper-like screen and a passive bundled stylus.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about TCL NXTPAPER 4G (4GB + 64GB)

  • Innovative matte display that effectively reduces glare and reflections
  • Significant reduction in eye strain during long reading or study sessions
  • Impressive 8,000mAh battery life, often lasting several days with moderate use
  • Premium build quality with a slim, lightweight aluminum chassis
  • Dedicated 'Reading' and 'Ink' modes that emulate the look of paper
  • Affordable price point compared to high-end tablets or dedicated large e-readers

What customers don't like about TCL NXTPAPER 4G (4GB + 64GB)

  • Sluggish performance and stuttering when multitasking or launching apps
  • Matte screen layer can mute colours and reduce sharpness for video content
  • Lacklustre camera quality, especially in low-light conditions
  • Outdated Wi-Fi 5 connectivity leads to slower download and browsing speeds
  • Slow 18W charging speeds, taking nearly 4 hours for a full charge
  • No biometric fingerprint sensor; relies on less secure face unlock or PIN
  • Outdoor visibility can be poor in direct sunlight compared to true E Ink

Verdict

The TCL NXTPAPER 10s 4G is a specialized 10.1-inch tablet featuring a unique multi-layer matte LCD with a 1920 x 1200 resolution designed to mimic the look and feel of paper while reducing blue light by over 60%. It is powered by a MediaTek MT8768 octa-core processor paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, which is expandable via microSD up to 256GB. Key advantages include its eye-friendly, anti-glare display that remains readable under bright light, cellular 4G LTE connectivity for on-the-go use, and a substantial 8,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. However, users should note several drawbacks: the matte coating can decrease overall screen sharpness and vibrancy compared to traditional glossy tablets, the entry-level processor may lead to sluggish performance during intensive multitasking or gaming, and the camera quality is generally considered poor with hazy results in low light.

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