© Image: TCLThe TCL NXTPAPER will in April to European customers.
TCL has announced the NXTPAPER 8-inch tablet using technology it teased with its IFA 2020 announcements, which the company calls an "artistic combination of screen and paper." The tablet features a full-color display without backlighting to reduce power consumption and provide a comfortable, E Ink-like viewing experience.
The 1440 x 1080, 8.88-inch screen uses a reflective design to "reuse" natural light, and there's no flicker or blue light to strain your eyes. TCL says it's 65 percent more power efficient than a traditional tablet screen with better contrast than an E Ink device.
The tablet will ship with Android 10 and include support for Google Assistant
The TCL NXTPAPER includes 8-megapixel rear-facing and 5-megapixel front-facing cameras and is powered by a 5,500mAh battery that the company says provides over a full day of use. Both Wi-Fi and 4G connectivity are included, and the tablet will ship with Android 10 and include support for Google Assistant. A 3.5mm headphone jack is built in, and TCL will include a reading lamp accessory in the box. The device measures 7.4mm thick and weighs 316 grams.
TCL says its NXTPAPER tablet will ship in April 2021 for ?349 and will first come to Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia.