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Metro by T-Mobile: 128GB TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro (Locked) + 30-Days Service
$55
$265
79% off
+ Free S&Hat Metro by T-Mobile
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Metro by T-Mobile has 128GB TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro Smartphone (Locked, Stellar Blue) for Free with a $55/ Month Plan ($55 Total). Shipping is free.
Thanks Community Member FrugalForever for sharing this deal
Note: The Metro costs $55 for the first month and $50/month with AutoPay.
Specs (source):
Thanks Community Member FrugalForever for sharing this deal
Note: The Metro costs $55 for the first month and $50/month with AutoPay.
Specs (source):
- 6.9" NXTPAPER 4.0 FHD+ 120Hz 900 nits (Typ.) 1000: 1 (Typ.) Display
- MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Processor
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 2.4GHz | 5GHz | 6GHz | Wi-Fi Hotspot , Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Satellite Capable, NativeSatellite Capable
- 50MP (Main + Macro Camera) + 8MP (Ultra-Wide) Rear Camera + 32MP Front Camera
- IP68 rated
- USB-C Charging (charge cable included)
Editor's Notes
Written by johnny_miller | Staff- Additional Information:
- Metro Unlock Policy
- This offer matches a recent Frontpage Deal that required port-in.
- Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.
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Metro by T-Mobile has 128GB TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro Smartphone (Locked, Stellar Blue) for Free with a $55/ Month Plan ($55 Total). Shipping is free.
Thanks Community Member FrugalForever for sharing this deal
Note: The Metro costs $55 for the first month and $50/month with AutoPay.
Specs (source):
Thanks Community Member FrugalForever for sharing this deal
Note: The Metro costs $55 for the first month and $50/month with AutoPay.
Specs (source):
- 6.9" NXTPAPER 4.0 FHD+ 120Hz 900 nits (Typ.) 1000: 1 (Typ.) Display
- MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Processor
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 2.4GHz | 5GHz | 6GHz | Wi-Fi Hotspot , Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, Satellite Capable, NativeSatellite Capable
- 50MP (Main + Macro Camera) + 8MP (Ultra-Wide) Rear Camera + 32MP Front Camera
- IP68 rated
- USB-C Charging (charge cable included)
Editor's Notes
Written by johnny_miller | Staff- Additional Information:
- Metro Unlock Policy
- This offer matches a recent Frontpage Deal that required port-in.
- Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.
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would it be unlocked after 1 month of use? - No you have to wait for 365 days but dont need to pay for service after the first month
would it be unlocked in 1yr if i cancel subscription after 1month? - Yes. Technically, there is nothing to cancel since it's prepaid. Just dont opt for autopay and ignore text/email notifications to top up
Community Reviews
The TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro stands out as a 6.9 inch reading and media phone with a matte, paper like display that cuts glare and feels closer to e ink than a standard screen. It is also praised for decent performance, expandable memory, an IR blaster, and useful extras like offline maps and Wi Fi only use after Metro service ends. The main tradeoffs are the locked Metro setup, the 365 day unlock wait, and screen quirks such as muted colors, glare at certain angles, and limited protector options. A niche pick for reading, navigation, and light media use.
Common Questions (5)
Many units do work with T-Mobile, T-Mobile MVNO, Mint, Tello, US Mobile, Infimobile, and other T-Mobile-based SIMs after Metro activation, sometimes immediately after a reboot. A few units reportedly stay Metro-only, so compatibility is not guaranteed.
Yes. The NXTPAPER display is repeatedly described as matte, paper-like, and much closer to e-ink than a normal LCD, with less glare and reduced eye fatigue for reading. It can also look muted or show glare at certain angles because of the etched matte surface.
The phone unlocks 365 days after the first activation date. Only the first month of paid service is needed, and several comments say there is no need to keep paying monthly service after that first month.
Yes. The phone has Wi‑Fi, so it can still be used for reading, media, GPS, and other apps on Wi‑Fi even after Metro service is shut off or expires.
Yes. Google Maps can download offline maps, and other apps like CoMaps and HERE can store whole regions offline, so the phone can work well as a GPS device without mobile data.
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Yes. Google Maps (and probably other mapping applications) allows users to download offline maps for free. Google has a page with step by step instructions. I think all variants of Google Maps support this; I have done it on Android, iPhone, Android Auto, tablets, etc. As long as you have GPS, you can use Maps without internet. Some limitations are that you won't have traffic data or alerts which requires an internet connection, but the core navigation works great.
Did the same with the incognito mode.
Wasn't working for me before (have a pre-existing line from the iPhone 16e promo)
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The GPU is 35% better on the Moto G Stylus 2025.
I haven't seen 1:1 battery benchmarks, but from what I've read, battery life is better on the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro.
Which one you pick is a matter of preference.
Do you prefer an OLED screen for media consumption, gaming, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a sleeker design with slimmer bezels? Pick the Moto G Stylus 2025.
If you do a lot of reading and look at static content, then pick the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro.
Personally, I'm going to get both and use the 70 Pro as a Wi-Fi only device to read articles and watch videos at night. It has blue light purification technology that reduces it down to 3.41%
The Moto G Stylus 2025 will be used as my daily driver.
The GPU is 35% better on the Moto G Stylus 2025.
I haven't seen 1:1 battery benchmarks, but from what I've read, battery life is better on the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro.
Which one you pick is a matter of preference.
Do you prefer an OLED screen for media consumption, gaming, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a sleeker design with slimmer bezels? Pick the Moto G Stylus 2025.
If you do a lot of reading and look at static content, then pick the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro.
Personally, I'm going to get both and use the 70 Pro as a Wi-Fi only device to read articles and watch videos at night. It has blue light purification technology that reduces it up to 3.41%
The Moto G Stylus 2025 will be used as my daily driver.
On TCL's marketing pictures it looks like the projected image on the screen is passed through a blue light filter. The blue light reduction works across all screen modes, this means you don't have to apply the warm yellow night mode tint for the blue light reduction benefits.
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