TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro vs TCL 40 XL
The TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro leads in performance, battery and design, while the TCL 40 XL is ahead in software support. At launch in the US, the TCL 40 XL cost $50.99 less ($149 vs $199.99). The TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro is the newer phone, announced Jan 5, 2026.
Key differences
Why choose the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro
- Bigger battery 5,200 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Faster wired charging 33 W vs 18 W
- Bigger screen 6.9 inches vs 6.75 inches
- Higher refresh rate 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- Newer model Jan 5, 2026 vs Feb 26, 2023
- More RAM 8 GB vs 4 GB / 6 GB
Why choose the TCL 40 XL
- Lower launch price $149 vs $199.99
- Lighter 195 g vs 207 g
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Charger in the box
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
TCL NXTPAPER 70 ProTCL 40 XL
Overall
5.6
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Display
6.1
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Performance
4.6
2.3
Camera
5.8
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Battery
4.9
4.2
Design
8.4
7.1
Software support
2.0
3.5
Value for money
6.5
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Display
Spec
TCL NXTPAPER 70 ProTCL 40 XL
Size
6.9 inches
6.75 inches
Type
LCD, NXTPAPER 4.0
LCD, NXTVISION
Resolution
1080 × 2340 px
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Pixel density
374 ppi
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Refresh rate
120 Hz
90 Hz
Peak brightness
900 nits
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Protection
AG glass (nano-matrix lithography)
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Performance
Spec
TCL NXTPAPER 70 ProTCL 40 XL
Process
4 nm
12 nm
Max CPU clock
2.5 GHz
2.3 GHz
GPU
Mali-G615 MC2
PowerVR GE8320
RAM
8 GB
4 GB / 6 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
128 GB / 256 GB
microSD slot
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Cameras
Spec
TCL NXTPAPER 70 ProTCL 40 XL
Main camera
50 MP
50 MP
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
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Ultrawide
8 MP
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Rear cameras
2
3
Rear video
4K@30
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Front camera
32 MP
8 MP
Front video
2K@30
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Battery and charging
Spec
TCL NXTPAPER 70 ProTCL 40 XL
Capacity
5,200 mAh
5,000 mAh
Battery type
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Li-Ion
Wired charging
33 W
18 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✕ No
Charger in box
✕ No
✓ Yes
Design and build
Spec
TCL NXTPAPER 70 ProTCL 40 XL
Dimensions
169.4 × 80.05 × 7.98 mm
167.9 × 76.5 × 8.8 mm
Thickness
7.98 mm
8.8 mm
Weight
207 g
195 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Water resistance
IP68
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Fingerprint
Side-mounted
Side-mounted
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM
Colors
Stellar Blue, Nebula Gold
Dark Gray
Connectivity and features
Spec
TCL NXTPAPER 70 ProTCL 40 XL
5G
✓ Yes
✕ No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
5.4
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NFC
✓ Yes
✕ No
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✓ Yes
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✓ Yes
✕ No
Software
Spec
TCL NXTPAPER 70 ProTCL 40 XL
OS at launch
Android 16
Android 13
OS updates
1 years
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Launch and price
Spec
TCL NXTPAPER 70 ProTCL 40 XL
Announced
Jan 5, 2026
Feb 26, 2023
Status
Released
Discontinued
US launch price
$199.99
$149
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