The TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro proved to me that budget smartphones can still be great — but I won't be ditching my aging Samsung just yet
THE SO WHAT
NXTPAPER-style displays on budget phones push the floor up for reading-heavy and low-light use cases, but they don’t yet create a must-switch moment for incumbents. For app builders, it’s a reminder to optimize for varied display tech and long device lifecycles, not just flagship OLEDs.
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