TCL's P80 Ultra: OLED Meets Paper-Like E-Reader

TCL has introduced its P80 Ultra, a smartphone featuring a unique OLED display that can switch to a paper-like, monochromatic mode. This Nxtpaper technology, first shown in March, is now integrated into a 6.83-inch 1.5K OLED panel boasting a 120Hz refresh rate and 3,200 nits peak brightness. The phone operates as a standard Android device 90% of the time, but a dedicated key activates 'Max Ink Mode.' This mode provides an e-reader experience with a custom UI and significantly extends the 5,800mAh battery's life up to seven days of active use or 26 days on standby.

The P80 Ultra also includes upper mid-range specifications such as 8GB RAM, up to 512GB storage, a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite chipset, and 45W wired charging. Its camera system features a 50MP main sensor, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 50MP 3x telephoto lens. Two more affordable models, the P80 Pro and the base P80, are also launching, with varying camera setups and the P80 omitting Nxtpaper features.

All three phones will ship with Android 16. The Ultra and Pro models are slated to receive four years of OS updates and seven years of security support. TCL announced that the new phones are rolling out in Europe today. A release in Latin America is scheduled for October, with the US launch to follow at a later date. Pricing begins at €549 for the P80 Ultra.