TCL upgrades its eye-pleasing paper-like screen on an AMOLED panel for phones

TCL is taking another swing at making phone screens easier on the eyes. At MWC 2026, the company unveiled the next generation of its Nxtpaper display technology, this time built on an AMOLED panel.

It delivers the rich colors and contrast people expect from OLED displays while maintaining the paper-like viewing comfort that Nxtpaper screens are known for. TCL says this upgrade reduces eye fatigue during long reading, browsing, or streaming sessions on smartphones.

Inside TCL’s next-gen Nxtpaper AMOLED display

NXTPAPER began as TCL’s answer to the problem of screen fatigue. Earlier versions appeared mainly on LCD-based devices. But the new version moves the tech onto AMOLED, bringing deeper contrast and brighter visuals while keeping the comfort features intact.

According to TCL, there are three major upgrades this time. First, the display reaches a 90% circular polarization rate, reducing glare significantly. Second, blue light purification technology lowers blue light emissions by 15%, dropping them to as low as 2.9%.

The third element is adaptive display tuning. The screen automatically adjusts brightness and color temperature to match surrounding lighting conditions. It also follows natural light patterns through the day, which supports healthier circadian rhythms for users.

To keep the screen comfortable for long sessions, TCL layers several technologies on top of the AMOLED panel. The panel includes an anti flare coating and a light homogenizing film that improves the reading experience, especially in the e-reader mode. These layers help soften reflections and create a more paper-like visual texture.

The display can reach peak brightness of 3200 nits and supports 100% coverage of the P3 color gamut, so the images and videos appear more accurate and vibrant. It also supports a 120Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling and animations. Color performance is another focus.

TCL plans to launch its first AMOLED Nxtpaper smartphone before the end of the year. Meanwhile, it has already introduced the NXTPAPER 70 Pro phone with a paper-like display and stylus support.