# Hybrid E-Paper Display Smartphones The TCL NXTPAPER 60 Ultra Maximizes Eye Comfort By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-09-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-nxtpaper-60-ultra References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/tcls-new-smartphone-uses-the-latest-version-of-its-eye-comfort-screen-tech-133041739.html) & [tcl](https://www.tcl.com/)  The [TCL](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-smartphones) NXTPAPER 60 Ultra has been announced by the brand at IFA 2025 as its first smartphone to feature the namesake NXTPAPER technology. The smartphone starts off as a mid-range device that's powered by the [MediaTek](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-50-nxtpaper-and-50-pro-nxtpaper) Dimensity 7400 processor with 12GB of RAM, while also featuring a triple-camera setup with a 5,200mAh battery. The smartphone has a 7.2-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate that strikes a balance between being an [e-paper screen and an OLED screen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eazeye-paper-20) to help alleviate the occurrence of eye strain, achieve flicker-free brightness control and more. The TCL NXTPAPER 60 Ultra smartphone is making its market debut in Europe, Latin America and Asia later this month priced starting at €499. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 47% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eye-friendly Smartphone Displays:** Emerging display technologies such as hybrid e-paper and OLED screens could revolutionize digital device displays by minimizing eye strain and enhancing user comfort. - **Battery-efficient Display Innovations:** Innovations in display technology like the TCL NXTPAPER's e-paper hybrid are paving the way for devices with reduced power consumption, accommodating longer usage without frequent recharging. - **Mid-range Smartphone Advancements:** Developments in mid-range smartphones, such as enhanced camera systems and powerful processors, are increasingly offering premium experiences at affordable prices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry stands to benefit from hybrid display innovations that promise improved user comfort and longer device usage times. - **Display Technology:** Advancements in display technologies like NXTPAPER open new avenues for product differentiation in the highly competitive screen manufacturing sector. - **Mobile Devices:** The integration of advanced technologies in mid-range smartphones highlights evolving opportunities in the mobile device industry, particularly for consumers seeking value-for-money options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper-Like Display Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-smartphones.md) - [Paper-Like Display Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-50-nxtpaper-and-50-pro-nxtpaper.md) - [Full-Color E-Ink-Like Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nxtpaper-70-pro.md) - [Ocular Support Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-40-nxtpaper.md) - [Paper-Like LED Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-nxtpaper-3200nit.md) - [Paper-Like Display Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-nxtpaper-10s.md) - [Eye Strain-Reducing Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nxtpaper-11-plus.md) - [Color E-Paper Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-a1-nxtpaper.md) - [Chromatic Paper-Like Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-nxtpaper-40.md)