TCL 60 SE NXTpaper 5G Unboxing: Matte Display & Misleading RAM Claims

Unboxing and Initial Impressions

• 📦 The TCL 60 SE NXTpaper 5G comes with a light gray case, paperwork, and a USB-A to USB-C charging cable.
• 📱 The phone's design is described as somewhat dated, with a two-tone finish (matte back and glossy plastic frame imitating brushed aluminum) and chunkier bezels, especially for a device released in 2023.
• 💰 The price point of around €190 is considered acceptable given the features, but the overall aesthetic is noted as a bit lacking.

Display and NXTpaper Technology

• 📏 The display is a 6.7-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720x1600 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate.
• 💡 The standout feature is the NXTpaper technology, which provides a matte-finished glass surface, aiming to reduce glare.
• ⚠️ The speaker questions the 'technology' aspect of the matte finish, suggesting it's more of a surface treatment that could potentially be scratched.

Camera, Battery, and Internals

• 📸 The rear camera setup includes a 50MP main sensor and a 5MP ultrawide, capable of 1080p video at 30fps.
• 🤳 The front camera is an 8MP sensor, also supporting 1080p at 30fps.
• 🔋 It features a 5,200 mAh battery, which is standard, and supports 18W charging.
• ⚙️ The device is powered by a Dimensity 6300 processor and runs Android 15.

RAM Misadvertising and Storage

• 📈 The phone is advertised with "18GB RAM" (8+10), but the speaker clarifies that only 8GB is actual RAM, with the additional 10GB being virtual RAM taken from storage (ROM).
• ⚠️ This practice is called out as misadvertising and potentially harmful, as using storage as RAM can degrade its lifespan and is slower than actual RAM.
• 💾 It comes with 256GB of built-in storage, expandable via microSD card.

Price and Value Comparison

• ⚖️ For its price of approximately €190, the TCL 60 SE NXTpaper 5G is compared unfavorably to devices like the CMF Phone 2 Pro.
• 🚀 The CMF Phone 2 Pro is highlighted as offering better performance, a superior AMOLED display, faster charging, and more RAM/storage for the same price.
• 🧐 The speaker suggests that a matte tempered glass screen protector can achieve a similar matte effect on a standard display, offering better protection and value than the built-in NXTpaper screen.