# Paper-Like Display Smartphones These New TCL Smartphones Prioritize Eye Comfort By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-08-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-smartphones References: [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/tcl-40-nxtpaper-smartphones-e-paper-displays-news/) & [tcl](https://www.tcl.com/)  These TCL smartphones have been shown off as two of the brand's latest hardware models that aim to reduce the occurrence of [eye strain and fatigue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hannspree-hybri-monitor) in an advanced way. The smartphones include the TCL 40 NXTPAPER and the TCL 40 NXTPAPER 5G, which each feature a 6.78-inch Full HD+ display that's covered with an antireflective layer to give it a [paper-like profile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eazeye-paper-20). This will prevent eye strain, while the software will change the warmth of the colors based on the time of day and the ambient environment to further optimize viewing. The new TCL smartphones are slated to start arriving in Europe starting in September, and will be priced at 199 Euros for the TCL 40 NXTPAPER and 249 Euros for the TCL 40 NXTPAPER 5G. Image Credit: TCL ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 17% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eye Comfort Smartphones:** These new TCL smartphones prioritize reducing eye strain and fatigue through advanced display technology. - **Antireflective Displays:** TCL's smartphones feature antireflective layers on their displays, creating a paper-like profile that minimizes eye strain. - **Color Optimization Software:** The TCL smartphones use software that adjusts color warmth based on time of day and ambient environment to enhance viewing experience and reduce eye strain. ### Who This Affects Most - **Smartphone Manufacturing:** The advancements in reducing eye strain and fatigue on TCL smartphones present disruptive innovation opportunities in the smartphone manufacturing industry. - **Display Technology:** The incorporation of antireflective layers in TCL smartphones opens up disruptive innovation possibilities in the display technology sector. - **Health and Wellness Technology:** The development of eye comfort smartphones by TCL highlights potential disruptive innovation avenues within the health and wellness technology industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper-Like Display Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-50-nxtpaper-and-50-pro-nxtpaper.md) - [Hybrid E-Paper Display Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-nxtpaper-60-ultra.md) - [Ocular Support Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-40-nxtpaper.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) - [Full-Color E-Ink-Like Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nxtpaper-70-pro.md) - [Chromatic Paper-Like Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-nxtpaper-40.md) - [Color E-Paper Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-a1-nxtpaper.md) - [Affordable Flagship-Inspired Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-40-series-nxtvision.md)