TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G: US Specs and Buying Advice
A TCL phone with a 120Hz NXTPAPER LCD, a headphone jack, and microSD storage expansion.
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Good fit if you
- A matte LCD and dedicated reading modes
- Wired headphones and expandable storage
Skip it if you
- An OLED display
- A phone weighing less than 190g
What you get
- The US specification lists a 3.5mm headset jack.
- Supports microSD cards up to 2TB.
- The US specification lists NFC and carrier-dependent eSIM support.
- WIRED liked the matte screen and its paper-style reading modes.
Tradeoffs to accept
- Wired charging is rated at 18W.
- The US specification lists rear video capture at 1080p and 30fps.
- WIRED found the screen difficult to read in direct sunlight.
- WIRED found photo quality depended heavily on lighting.
US specs and support
| Spec | TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G |
|---|---|
| List price (unlocked) | $249.99 (128 GB), checked Oct 18, 2026 |
| Security updates until | Unknown |
| OS upgrades promised | Unknown |
| Display | 6.78-inch FHD+ IPS LCD (2460 x 1080), 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ |
| Battery | 5010 mAh |
| Main camera | 50 MP |
| Weight | 199.5 g |
| Water resistance | Unknown |
| 5G | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes |
| Headphone jack | Yes |
| microSD slot | Yes |
| NFC | Yes |
| Wireless charging | Unknown |
| AT&T | Unknown |
| Verizon | Unknown |
| T-Mobile | Unknown |
US versions
- 8 GB RAM · 128 GB · model T705M1 — $249.99 unlocked list price
- 8 GB RAM · 256 GB · model T705M — $284.99 unlocked list price
Carrier compatibility depends on the exact model number. Before buying, check the IMEI or model on your carrier's official compatibility page.
Alternatives
- TCL NXTPAPER 70 ProA 6.9-inch NXTPAPER LCD phone with a dedicated viewing-mode key, expandable storage, and IP68 protection.
- Galaxy A17 5GA 6.7-inch Samsung phone with a 90Hz AMOLED screen, expandable storage, and six promised Android upgrades.
Sources
- TCL US: 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G 128GB/256GB technical specifications and 128GB regular price (manufacturer, checked Oct 18, 2026)
- TCL US mobile catalog: 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G 256GB regular price (manufacturer, checked Oct 18, 2026)
- openPR-distributed TCL-attributed announcement: US availability from June 13, 2025 (other, checked Oct 18, 2026)
- WIRED: TCL 60 XE Nxtpaper 5G review (US unlocked model) (review, checked Oct 18, 2026)
We have not tested this phone in hand. This page is based on the sources above; see how we choose.