TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G Cell Phone, AT&T, T-Mobile & Verizon Unlocked Android Smartphone, 8GB+128GB, 6.8" 120Hz Paper-Like Display, AI Features, 5010mAh Battery, Advanced Camera System, Space Blue

This phone has consistently impressed me at every turn. Coming from a Samsung Galaxy budget series that was quite long in the tooth, this runs much faster and has a surprisingly premium quality feel. The screen has this unique matte finish that I've never seen on a phone and is more like an old school tablet or e-reader. I set the slider to default to Max Ink mode, and I engage it while I'm at work. Watching YouTube videos on my break in battery-squeezing black and white is a cozy nostalgic experience! Switching between standard and Max Ink mode, I can easily get two days of battery life out of this phone without any charging anxiety. Apps have no compatibility issues. The Nxtpaper functions are fairly easy to adjust. Screen brightness is highly adaptive and works well in all light conditions. Camera is very good, probably the best in the price range. Excellent value at under $200 on sale. Only downsides are no wireless charging, somewhat limited charging speed and lack of available third party accessories compared to Apple and Samsung devices. Still a phenomenal bargain.

Coming from high-end Sony, Samsung, LG, and HTC. I was looking for a $200-ish phone to replace a Sony with a dying fingerprint sensor and wanted to try something with a gimmick that I thought could justify taking a hit on processing power. Boy oh boy does this thing deliver on that front. The matte display is GREAT. It is so easy on the eyes, and it is last-gen (3rd); the new higher-end model that the US is still waiting for has a 4th gen display that is purported to be even better. But this is great! Combined with the faux e-ink modes, it is easy to read outside and I can stare at it at night without being kept awake. It has totally solved that issue for me. I also find it easier to read on; I'm pretty nearsighted. Speaking of the e-ink modes, they are very convincing; I use them constantly. The color paper mode makes YouTube videos look...actually very cool. It's just a different look that is easier to stare at, while the default color is punchy and vibrant with the 'enhanced color mode' that is built into the UI. Not the -brightest- screen in the world, but the unique qualities of the screen make it so it doesn't need to be. The display is made in-house by TCL, and the phone almost feels like a technology demonstrator, which is very cool as someone who appreciates something unique. The UI is good. Not obtrusive, it is really just there to facilitate the e-ink functions and some AI functions I was able to easily disable. From what I have read/heard, the AI functions are quite good, but I don't really care. Being a matte display, touch is a joy. It -feels- very nice to use, is super responsive, and leaves little to no fingerprints. I have never had to clean my screen. Processing power is adequate, but not flagship. Works fine for 2D games and browsing; general use is still snappy. Scrolling through image-dense Amazon listings is a little choppy, but whatever. Phone does not heat up at all, under any workload I've given it, granted I have not tried any high-end gaming on it and don't expect it to perform well on that front. BUT, what this weak processor does help with is battery. I end the day with 50-60% battery remaining, and on days where I don't use my phone much I have seen upwards of 85%. It is stellar compared to what I am used to, and is awesome for a $200-ish device (on sale). Cameras I put at the utility level. I don't care, as I am usually carrying around a camera more capable than what is on a phone anyway. The 50MP main camera is -good enough-, while the 5MP ultrawide is useless as one would guess. The default camera app does not output RAW, and 3rd party apps are not able to shoot at 50MP while outputting RAW. TCL, fix this! There is no technical reason to have the main camera app not output a native 50MP RAW file. It does have utility for people that actually benefit from using that mode! There aren't many of us, as 50MP on a phone camera is, honestly, dumb, but some of us do like to squeeze out ever mililitre of performance. Yes, it is a question of if you can, should you, but then again, if you can, why not? Just put a warning pop-up saying that it will take up a lot of phone space with no benefit or something. It DOES support external storage (microSD), has a headphone jack, sadly only USB 2.0 for data transfer. Wi-Fi is only Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), but that has been fine for what this phone is for - anything but high-end gaming. Wi-Fi connects well, the range is very good; kind of too good. It stays connected to my home Wi-Fi longer than I would like when I leave the house. I do wish I could set it to cut out upon the signal weakening to a certain point. Case compatibility; I reviewed the case I put on it. For such a niche phone, it has decent case options. I don't think it is needed for durability, but for ergonomics. The phone has the same problem every other slab has, in that it is hard to hold and type on without a case and Pop-Socket. Conclusion: If you are in the market for a cheap phone, I think it is worth giving up the processing power of the 60 XE's main competitor, the Nord N30, for the sake of the unique display. This display is, honestly, better for more people in day-to-day use. If you care about cameras and game performance: Nord N30 or Nothing CMF. Everyone else: This.

This phone is absolutely worth it!! I have visible wireless and literally just plugged my sim card from my old phone in and transferred my data with a cable and I was fully using it in an hour with all my settings. Beautiful display and super fast. Many different screen settings and a very long battery life. TCL is a great product and you can trust it. Also looking at the tablet and TV as well. I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a great phone at an amazing price. Super fast shipping as well!! Works like a dream and was spot in n compatible with my old android. Setup was a breeze using a cable between the old and new phone. Absolutely recommend!!

I typically use a Samsung s23 and a Moto razor+ 2024. I like this phone more than the Moto almost immediately. I've only been messing with it for like 3 hours but it's pretty great. For $200 I was not expecting much but this met my limited expectations. The haptics feel a little cheap. But the overall feel is nearly premium. I love the screens feel. There is nothing like it. The wifi and cellular connections are okay. I found it to be a little slow out in the real world and that's it's biggest flaw. When you want maps running or something like that, there is a bit of delay. The speakers are above par and the screen is awesome. I'll be dailying this just for the heck of it. It's fun in a way other phones just aren't. That's my favorite part of it. if you just need a phone on a budget this could be a good option. Nothing will be great at this price point.

Great battery, great screen appearance, unlock fingerprint is incredibly fast. It has an audio jack! Camera is good, though not as good as the iPhone 15 Pro I was used to, probably about 90% as good. It feels good in hand, and doesn’t feel so fragile like the more expensive glass backed phones. Compatible with more apps like aTAK and GrayJay

So far so good. I don't have complaints about this phone. I love the reading settings the most since I red most of books online. It holds the battery for a long time. Pics are crystal clear. I will say that it wasn't compatible with my 2017 Chevy Spark Bluetooth but I can't expect all phones to do that.

The phone seemed fine for the price. A month later, and I am not as impressed. The novelty has worn off- along with the screen surface. See below. DAILY ISSUES: I notice some speed or lag issues occasionally. Screen brightness is a constant battle. It changes all the time. I have to readjust it constantly. I have changed settings numerous times. The Haptic/Static feature is kind of annoying. When the phone is on a flat surface, the response is off. I sometimes have to pick up the phone to get screen responses, such as opening an app or typing. GOOD FEATURES: Options to change screens and power saving are nice. The battery life in the "ink" setting is really good. THE MAIN ISSUE: Matte screen finish will scratch very easily. My screen protector broke, so I peeled it off. I have new ones on the way. I kept my phone in a pocket for about ten minutes. When I pulled it out, I saw several scratches covering about an inch of the screen. (Pictures attached) NOTE: A piece of hard plastic left scratches in the surface. I did not have a diamond-tip drill bit in my pocket, guys. I had a key fob in my pocket. It's plastic. I contacted Amazon, and they connected me to the TCL Customer Service department. After several days of messages, I received the following: ______________________________________________________ Thank you for waiting. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused. After confirming with our technical team, please note the following: What may appear to be scratches on the screen is usually not actual damage. Our eye-protection screen uses an AG etching process. When it comes into contact with metal, tiny metallic particles may attach to the microscopic pits on the AG surface. These marks can generally be wiped away. To prevent this, we recommend avoiding keeping your phone together with metal objects. If marks appear, you can usually re move them with a glasses cloth or an er aser. For more stubborn spots, a small amount of toothpaste or mild detergent should help. Best regards, TCL Customer Service ______________________________________________________ You can't really enjoy the paper-like surface for too long, which means covering it with a screen protector. Defeats the purpose, as that was one of the main features I found interesting - albeit novel. So, keep feathers in your pocket and always carry this phone in a felt box. You'll get to enjoy it for a few more weeks than expected.

great phone. One caveat, im currently a verizon customer but im also an xfinity at home customer. Xfinity is now offering some incentives. This phone (as it says in the details) is 5G Power with Broad Carrier Compatibility and later Unlocked, compatible only with AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon for reliable 5G connectivity. Not compatible with other carriers. Checking xfinity web site confirms that. So if your ever going to be thinking about switching something to consider. Now for the good news, I love this phone. Display is great, usability is great. I added a 512 san card (nice to have a phone you can still do that with) and it helps with space for some of the apps i use. I can't comment on battery life since it seems like i never get particularly low (a pleasant change from some of my past phones)