TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G deals

The TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G is in our catalog but no UK retailer currently stocks it.

Spec scores Under £200 Phones · 108 phones

Performance 1.7 /5 Basic

Display 1.6 /5 Basic

Rear Camera 1.1 /5 Basic

Front Camera 1.8 /5 Basic

Battery 2.4 /5 Average

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Heavy readers, students, and users prone to eye strain who want a smartphone that is comfortable to look at for extended periods.

Innovative 6.6-inch paper-like matte display to reduce eye strain
MediaTek Dimensity 6020 processor for efficient 5G connectivity
Large 256GB internal storage for apps and media

TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G

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TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G vs TCL 40 NxtPaper (4G) — Key Differences

Feature	TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G	TCL 40 NxtPaper
Connectivity	5G (Dimensity 6020)	4G LTE (Helio G88)
Display	6.6″ HD+ NxtPaper (720 x 1612)	6.78″ FHD+ NxtPaper (1080 x 2460)
Charging Speed	15W standard charging	33W fast charging
Rear Camera	50MP + 2MP + 2MP	50MP + 5MP (Ultrawide) + 2MP
Front Camera	8MP	32MP
Stylus Support	Not specified	T-Pen Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the NxtPaper display special?

The NxtPaper display uses a multi-layer matte finish that reduces glare and harmful blue light, offering a paper-like viewing experience that is much easier on the eyes compared to standard glossy smartphone screens.

Does the TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G support a stylus?

While the NxtPaper screen is optimized for reading, it does not officially support the active T-Pen in the same way the 4G version of the TCL 40 NxtPaper does.

Does the TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G have good storage?

Yes, it comes with a very generous 256GB of internal storage, providing ample space for apps, photos, and downloaded books or media.

Should I choose the TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G or the 4G model?

Choose the 5G model if you need faster mobile data and a more efficient processor. Choose the 4G model if you prefer a sharper Full HD+ display, faster 33W charging, and T-Pen stylus compatibility. Compare TCL 40 NxtPaper deals.

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TCL 40 NxtPaper 5G Specifications

Spec Scores

Under £200 Phones · 108 phones

Dimensity 6020
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

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This phone

33%

Avg

22%

Best

38%

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This phone

33%

Avg

45%

Best

100%

Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.

6.6 inches
720 x 1612 pixels
LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits peak

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32%

Avg

40%

Best

85%

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This phone

32%

Avg

60%

Best

100%

Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.

Single camera setup
50 MP main camera
1080p video recording

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This phone

21%

Avg

26%

Best

49%

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This phone

21%

Avg

39%

Best

90%

Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.

8 MP front camera
1080p selfie video

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35%

Avg

36%

Best

80%

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35%

Avg

55%

Best

92%

Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.

5,000 mAh
15W wired

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47%

Avg

49%

Best

79%

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47%

Avg

52%

Best

100%

Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.

General

Dimensions

164.5 x 75.4 x 9

Weight

192 g

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Operating System

Android 13, TCL UI

Colours

Starlight Black

Radio

FM radio

Body

Starlight Black

Camera

Primary Camera Megapixels

Primary Camera Video

1080@30fs

Third Camera

50 , f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF 2 (macro) Auxiliary lens

Primary Selfie Camera

8 , (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm

Video Resolution

1080

Selfie Video Resolution

1080@30fs

Display

Type

LCD, 90Hz, 500 nits

Display Size

6.6

Display Resolution

720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)

CPU & Memory

Chipset

Dimensity 6020

GPU

Mali-G57 MC2

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

Memory Card Slot

microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)

Internal Storage

256GB 6GB RAM

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes

3.5mm Jack

Yes

Connectivity & Data

2G

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G

1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42

5G

1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

Network Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.1, A2DP, LE

USB

USB Type-C 2.0

NFC

Yes

GPS

GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO

Battery

5000

Charging

15W wired

Other

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass