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Metro by T-Mobile: 128GB TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro (Locked) + 30-Days Service
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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 close to e-ink. It is praised for comfortable reading, blue-light reduction, decent battery life, expandable memory, an IR blaster, and a screen that works well for articles, maps, and offline navigation. The main tradeoffs are that the display is not true e-ink, colors and sharpness can feel muted, and the matte surface can still glare at certain angles. Metro locking and unlock timing are also a concern, since the phone is tied to Metro for 365 days before unlocking.
Common Questions (5)
Many units work with T-Mobile and T-Mobile MVNO SIMs after Metro activation, including Mint, Tello, US Mobile, and Infimobile. Some units do not accept non-Metro SIMs, and a recent software update reportedly broke Mint SIM use on some phones.
Yes. The 6.9-inch NXTPAPER display is described as matte, low-glare, and close to e-ink for reading, articles, manga, and night use, with an e-ink mode and blue-light reduction. The tradeoff is that colors and sharpness can look muted compared with a normal OLED or LCD screen.
No. Autopay does not reduce the first-month price, and enabling it can create an unwanted renewal charge or force you to call and cancel later. The service is prepaid, so it is easier to leave autopay off and let the line expire after the first month.
It unlocks 365 days after the first activation date. The phone only needs one month of paid service, and the line can then be left to expire if you do not enable autopay.
Yes. It has Wi‑Fi, GPS, expandable storage, and an IR blaster, so it can be used as a Wi‑Fi-only media or reading device, an offline navigation device with downloaded maps, or even a universal remote. Google Maps and other apps can navigate offline after maps are downloaded.
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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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