TCL unveiled the second generation of its NXTPAPER display technology at MWC 2023 and the first tablet to use it, as well as a more affordable tablet with a standard display.
TCL NXT PAPER 11
The TCL NXTPAPER 11 is smaller than the 12-inch tablet at CES, and cheaper too — it costs less than half the money. The new slate has a 10.95-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 2,000 x 1,200 px (15:9 ), which has a special coating that gives it a paper-like texture.This is paired with an optional stylus that supports the stylus that can sense 4,096 different levels of pressure.
NXTPAPER 2.0 technology is much brighter than the original and can reach 500 nits. The anti-glare design makes it usable even in bright ambient light, and a dedicated light sensor will match the display’s color temperature to that ambient light.
The tablet is powered by a Helio P60T chipset and lacks mobile connectivity (the NXTPAPER 12 Pro does 5G thanks to its Kompanio 800T chip). It runs on Android 13 and has advanced multitasking features like split screen and floating window modes. The memory is expandable via the microSD slot.
Local connectivity is handled by Wi-Fi 5 (ac) and Bluetooth 5.0. The 8MP front camera has a large 100° lens, and there are two microphones and four speakers on board, making this slate suitable for video calling. There’s also an 8MP camera on the back.
The tablet measures just 6.9mm thick, weighs 462g and has a built-in 8,000mAh battery. This is charged via USB-C with the included 18W charger.
The TCL NXTPAPER 11 will be available in Digital Lavender and Dark Grey
The TCL NXTPAPER 11 will be available in Europe starting in May and will expand to other regions later. The slate is priced at $250, the T-Pen stylus is sold separately. TCL also has other accessories ready, including a Bluetooth keyboard, a book case and a TP screen protector.
TCL Sheet 11
The TCL Tab 11 is available in two versions: 4G and Wi-Fi. In both cases, power is supplied by the same Helio P60T chipset (4x A73 + 4x A53 at 2.0GHz, PowerVR GE83200) with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There’s a microSD slot, plus (optionally) a SIM slot.
The display is also similar, a 10.95-inch IPS LCD with 2,000 x 1,200 px (15:9) resolution and support for the optional T-Pen stylus (4,096 pressure levels). However, the improvements of NXTPAPER are missing. Up front, the 100° wide-angle lens for the 8MP camera gives you the freedom to move around during video calls. The camera on the back also has an 8MP sensor.
The slate comes with Wi-Fi 5 (ac) and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and, for a little more money, LTE. There are four speakers and 2 microphones on board. Like its pricier sibling, the Tab 11 measures just 6.9mm thick and packs an 8,000mAh battery and an included 18W charger.
The TCL Tab 11 will be available in Digital Lavender and Dark Grey
The TCL Tab 11 will be available from May, the Wi-Fi model will cost $180, the 4G version will be slightly more expensive at $210. There are optional accessories like the aforementioned T-Pen, a Bluetooth keyboard, and protective case and film.
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