STACK #265 November 2026

TECH FEATURE

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WHAT IS NXTPAPER? Think of it as a screen that knows

Want screentime without the overload? MeetTCL’s P80 Pro and P80 Ultra, two slim smartphones bringing NXTPAPER viewing comfort, creative cameras, and plenty of everyday power. Words Scott Hocking MORE TO SEE, MORE TO CAPTURE TCL P80 SERIES

when to dial things down. NXTPAPER combines hardware-based low-blue light technology, glare reduction, and flicker-free dimming to make long reading sessions more comfortable. Press the dedicated NXTPAPER key to switch viewing modes. Paper Mode gives text a more page-like look, while Max Ink Mode strips things back for distraction free reading. Handy when a quick article turns into a whole chapter.

A screen with a difference Ever finished a marathon scrolling session wishing your phone’s screen felt a little less intense? TCL’s answer is NXTPAPER. Both the P80 Pro and

camera for your good side. Night and portrait options, AI Motion Capture, and MuseFilm filters give you room to get creative, while 4K video captures the action in extra detail. Love photographing gigs, wildlife, or

IP68 dust and water resistance, Google Gemini, and Circle to Search, and there’s plenty beyond the screen to enjoy. They’re easy on the hand, too, with slim bodies and a satin-smooth finish.

P80 Ultra pair this viewing comfort technology with a gorgeous 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED display. A smooth 120Hz refresh rate keeps scrolling fluid, while up to 3,200 nits peak brightness helps content stand out in sunlight. It’s a screen made for everything from the morning news to one-more-episode streaming nights. Make every shot count Both phones pack a 50MP main camera with a large 1/1.56-inch sensor to capture more light, plus optical and electronic stabilisation to help keep shots steady. There’s an 8MP ultra-wide for fitting the whole crew into frame and a 32MP front

architectural details? The P80 Ultra adds a 50MP 3x periscope telephoto camera,

with 6x lossless zoom, so you can get closer without physically getting closer. It also opens up telephoto macro photography

for smaller subjects. Ready for the long haul

Both models have a 5,800mAh battery for up to 22 hours of video streaming, depending on usage and conditions. When it’s time to plug in, 45W fast charging can take around 65 minutes for a full charge. The MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite chipset, Android 16, and 8GB RAM (plus up to 16GB virtual expansion) keep performance solid. Add dual stereo speakers with DTS sound,

WHICH TCL P80 MODEL IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

P80 Pro NXTPAPER 5G 256GB The same NXTPAPER display, processor, and main camera as the Ultra, with 256GB storage (UFS 2.2). At 191g, it’s slightly lighter and uses Gorilla Glass Victus 2. Choose the Pro if… you want comfortable viewing and capable everyday photography without needing a dedicated zoom camera.

P80 Ultra NXTPAPER 5G 512GB Adds a 50MP 3x periscope camera with 6x lossless zoom and telephoto macro, doubles storage to 512GB, and steps up to faster UFS 3.1. It weighs 197g and uses Gorilla Glass 7i. Choose the Ultra if… you regularly shoot distant or tiny details and want more storage for photos, videos, and apps.

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