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forum threadSAO2 posted Today 02:33 AM
forum threadSAO2 posted Today 02:33 AM

T-Mobile TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro On Us Free with Any Trade via 24 month bill credits

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Get one On Us with any trade on any rate plan. Among all the recent gen boring iPhone Samsung and Pixel phones with no unique design or features, this one seem like an interesting backup phone with its attempt of a unique fake E-Ink screen (LCD) with optimized matte screen surface and polarization for eye comfort.
https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-pho...per-70-pro

This won't be for everyone but is an interesting device if you have lines that doesn't have EIP plans considering the promo allows you to trade in broken devices.

Same IP68 water resistance as flagships, the MediaTek 7300 is old but hard to complain at this MSRP for a carrier custom device. At 4xA78 + 4xA55 on TSMC N4, this is still a decently efficient chip for regular use, same CPU design as MediaTek 8200, 8100 just different clock speeds, CPU performance between Tensor G3 and G2 but more efficient thanks to TSMC N4. Oh and it has fingerprint sensor in power button.

Got this on T-Mobile One plan, traded in a cracked broken iPhone 4S. Do it at Sam's Club or Costco to get the extra $75 gift card and waived $35 fee.
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Get one On Us with any trade on any rate plan. Among all the recent gen boring iPhone Samsung and Pixel phones with no unique design or features, this one seem like an interesting backup phone with its attempt of a unique fake E-Ink screen (LCD) with optimized matte screen surface and polarization for eye comfort.
https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-pho...per-70-pro

This won't be for everyone but is an interesting device if you have lines that doesn't have EIP plans considering the promo allows you to trade in broken devices.

Same IP68 water resistance as flagships, the MediaTek 7300 is old but hard to complain at this MSRP for a carrier custom device. At 4xA78 + 4xA55 on TSMC N4, this is still a decently efficient chip for regular use, same CPU design as MediaTek 8200, 8100 just different clock speeds, CPU performance between Tensor G3 and G2 but more efficient thanks to TSMC N4. Oh and it has fingerprint sensor in power button.

Got this on T-Mobile One plan, traded in a cracked broken iPhone 4S. Do it at Sam's Club or Costco to get the extra $75 gift card and waived $35 fee.

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SAO2
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Tried out the device at a regular T-Mobile store before buying this at Sam's Club T-Mobile stand for their perks. Definitely worth it with the extra gift card (should work at Costco too) and waived $35 fee if you have extra room for EIPs.

It's a 6.9 inch screen at 207 grams, in comparison Pixel 10 6.3 inch screen at 204 grams. This is not a flagship replacement, just a cost effective phone with somewhat unique features you can get for free if you have lines without EIP plans yet. Decent build quality and surprised to find it even has IP68 water resistance.
Wish they didn't take out the free case and stylus included in the European version though, unfortunate compromise for US carrier partnership probably.
Last edited by SAO2 April 17, 2026 at 08:11 PM.
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FeasibleToday 02:58 AM
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ellemdeeToday 03:12 AM
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I only know of NXTPAPER as the tech that was portraying itself as being like epaper, but it was actually an LCD with a matte finish.

So definitely less glare than a glossy finish, but just to set expectations (in case anyone else heard that, as well)...
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The_Love_SpudToday 03:32 AM
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The trade-in promotion seems to be under the same offer as the deal for the moto g - 2025, moto g - 2026, TCL Flip 4 5G, or REVVL 8.
OFFER ID R510
Smartphone Promo with Trade (ID260086)

There does not appear to be a maximum number of devices per account associated with this offer(?).

Good luck!
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Quote from ellemdee :
I only know of NXTPAPER as the tech that was portraying itself as being like epaper, but it was actually an LCD with a matte finish. So definitely less glare than a glossy finish, but just to set expectations (in case anyone else heard that, as well)...
Yes as I mentioned this is "fake" e-ink, but it is much better than just a regular matte screen protector. Similar to Samsung Frame TV the matte surface is specifically etched onto the glass surface, and it does actually look pretty good to the eye, unlike the old cheap LCDs. It's also 120Hz. That's why I recommended trying it out in store and that this isn't for everyone.

For eye comfort one big problem with OLEDs are their PWM dimming design especially in low brightness settings, while good modern LCD can avoid that while achieving great color performance.
Last edited by SAO2 April 17, 2026 at 08:47 PM.
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ellemdeeToday 03:57 AM
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Quote from SAO2 :
Yes as I mentioned this is "fake" e-ink, but it is much better than just a regular matte screen protector. Similar to Samsung Frame TV the matte surface is specifically etched onto the glass surface, and it does actually look pretty good to the eye, unlike the old cheap LCDs. It's also 120Hz. That's why I recommended trying it out in store and that this isn't for everyone.For eye comfort one big problem with OLEDs are their PWM dimming design especially in low brightness settings, while good modern LCD can avoid that while achieving great color performance.
That's interesting. I do almost all of my phone screen viewing in a low-light setting.

How is the screen for watching video - streaming movies and TV? Or for reading text/articles?
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RiuskiToday 04:22 AM
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I have a TCL Tab 10 and TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER, and I love reading manga on those screens.

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aznxenonToday 05:11 AM
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Quote from Riuski :
I have a TCL Tab 10 and TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER, and I love reading manga on those screens.
lol I just downloaded mihon on my NXTPAPER Tab 10 and I'm hooked. Definitely a great burner device for this purpose, I would not recommend it for daily use tho. Are you using regular mode or the color paper mode?

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