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May 1, 2026 4:54 PM

Metro by T-Mobile: 128GB TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro (Locked) + 30-Days Service

$55

$265

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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.

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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)

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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):
  • 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
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Original Post

Written by FrugalForever

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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.

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May 14, 2026 6:30 PM
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lou2004May 14, 2026 6:30 PM
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fyi this phone works with T-Mobile sim. I activate metro esim first then insert T-Mobile sim and everything works after a reboot. It was no data prior to reboot.
May 14, 2026 8:47 PM
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SkillfulStep926May 14, 2026 8:47 PM
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Do they ship a physical SIM with the phone, or force eSIM activation? I want to give the SIM to a relative with an old phone
May 14, 2026 9:58 PM
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lou2004May 14, 2026 9:58 PM
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Quote from SkillfulStep926 View quoted comment :
Do they ship a physical SIM with the phone, or force eSIM activation? I want to give the SIM to a relative with an old phone
esim.
May 15, 2026 5:29 PM
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Joined Oct 2017
BobW2327May 15, 2026 5:29 PM
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Quote from lou2004 View quoted comment :
fyi this phone works with T-Mobile sim. I activate metro esim first then insert T-Mobile sim and everything works after a reboot. It was no data prior to reboot.
Hmmm, I wonder if that's true of a T-Mobile MVNO like USMobile or Mint?
May 16, 2026 1:38 PM
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RelaxedApple580May 16, 2026 1:38 PM
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Quote from BobW2327 View quoted comment :
Hmmm, I wonder if that's true of a T-Mobile MVNO like USMobile or Mint?
how does it manage both phone numbers and plans. I take it tmobile number and data takes over with the sim inserted. can you switch to metro sim without removing sim?
May 16, 2026 7:03 PM
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SkillfulStep926May 16, 2026 7:03 PM
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Received the phone but without case or stylus. Anyone got that?
May 16, 2026 7:27 PM
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lou2004May 16, 2026 7:27 PM
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Quote from RelaxedApple580 View quoted comment :
how does it manage both phone numbers and plans. I take it tmobile number and data takes over with the sim inserted. can you switch to metro sim without removing sim?
in the sim setting you can pick which 1 to use for voice and data.

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May 17, 2026 6:09 PM
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JustyourdadMay 17, 2026 6:09 PM
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I have mint (basically T-Mobile), and I can use my e-sim in any locked sub-brand of T-Mobile phone. fingers crossed
May 17, 2026 7:11 PM
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Joined Dec 2013
Jgayda666May 17, 2026 7:11 PM
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Quote from SkillfulStep926 View quoted comment :
Received the phone but without case or stylus. Anyone got that?
No case or stylus available from TCL yet in North America
May 19, 2026 2:52 AM
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Joined Aug 2008
Sonic1080May 19, 2026 2:52 AM
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Kind of off topic, but for those who received their phone already...has anyone tried a screen protector? I know this screen is a bit unique, and looking on amazon...there's not many choices...and a few reviews says that a screen protector like a tempered screen protector distorts the screen. For a budget phone, this thing has exceeded all my expectations.
May 19, 2026 8:49 AM
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rup831May 19, 2026 8:49 AM
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Quote from SkillfulStep926 View quoted comment :
Received the phone but without case or stylus. Anyone got that?
No one go those, I presume.
May 19, 2026 4:33 PM
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Jgayda666May 19, 2026 4:33 PM
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Quote from Sonic1080 View quoted comment :
Kind of off topic, but for those who received their phone already...has anyone tried a screen protector? I know this screen is a bit unique, and looking on amazon...there's not many choices...and a few reviews says that a screen protector like a tempered screen protector distorts the screen. For a budget phone, this thing has exceeded all my expectations.
TCL doesn't recommend a screen protector because of the etching applied to the screen.
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May 19, 2026 6:57 PM
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Sonic1080May 19, 2026 6:57 PM
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Quote from Jgayda666 View quoted comment :
TCL doesn't recommend a screen protector because of the etching applied to the screen.
Thanks. I had a feeling it was something like that
May 19, 2026 10:08 PM
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gtiMay 19, 2026 10:08 PM
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How is the view angle of this phone's IPS screen?? Is it as bad as a Moto G/G-Power's IPS screen?? If you have both please compare and comments (View angle only comparison). Thanks.
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May 21, 2026 6:07 AM
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KinestronMay 21, 2026 6:07 AM
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They cancelled my order and said I need to contact them directly. Maybe because I've gotten a phone deal from them in the past and was only with them for 1 month? ☹️

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