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.
* Also forgot to mention another good feature is this thing supports Dual Physical SIM or MicroSD expansion too. Second SIM slot is either SIM2 or MicroSD card. And the phone still supports eSIM as well, but you are limited to two Active SIM simultaneously so either 2 Physical SIM or 1 Physical 1 eSIM.
Someone also brought up T-Mobile satellite, I haven't tried this but T-Mobile website lists it as compatible with satellite messaging? YMMV
Community Reviews
The TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro stands out as a budget phone built for reading, with a 6.9 inch 120Hz matte LCD that cuts glare and feels closer to e paper than a glossy screen. The etched glass finish gets praise for manga and e reader use, and the phone also brings IP68 water resistance, dual physical SIM support, eSIM, and microSD expansion. The main caveats are that it is not a flagship replacement, T Mobile satellite messaging appears limited to messaging only, and the 40 day carrier lock can delay adding a second non T Mobile SIM. Support through March 2028 also feels short for the price.
Readers who want a large matte-screen phone for manga or e-books, because NXTPAPER reduces glare and feels good for reading.
People who want a dual-SIM phone with microSD expansion, because it supports two physical SIMs or one SIM plus storage and also works with eSIM.
Families wanting a simple daily-use Android for light reading, because it feels decent for everyday use and can serve as a burner device.
Commuters who need a phone with satellite messaging, because T-Mobile lists it as compatible for messaging when cellular coverage drops.
People who need a polished battery dashboard, because the phone can hide battery usage details after debloating.
Heavy app users who need full satellite data, because the satellite feature appears to be messaging only and may not support apps.
People expecting a flagship replacement, because it is a cost-effective midrange phone rather than a premium device.
Buyers who want long software support, because TCL lists security updates only through March 2028.
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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.
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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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!
Jon
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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.
How is the screen for watching video - streaming movies and TV? Or for reading text/articles?
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That thing Is slow and clunky and mine came with Android version (11)now on (12), they only gave it 2 additional security updates in the second year. At least the cheapest Moto's get more android updates than that. Heck I took a Moto edge (2022) in the same year on a similar EIP free ( after broken phone trade) offer and that at least got up to android 15 update, and a security patch end of last year.
I have iPhone on my line that has no eip and it is labeled "Upgrade Available "
But you guys are saying it is possible to have multiple EIP (2? 4?) per line? Never knew or did that before , but is that what others have? Wish I knew that I would have a few Pixel 10s laying around the house
I have iPhone on my line that has no eip and it is labeled "Upgrade Available "
But you guys are saying it is possible to have multiple EIP (2? 4?) per line? Never knew or did that before , but is that what others have? Wish I knew that I would have a few Pixel 10s laying around the house
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