Alongside the announcement of a trio of new budget phones, TCL also unveiled a new tablet called NxtPaper 12 Pro. Let’s see what it brings to the table.
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TCL NxtPaper 12 Pro
TCL NxtPaper 12 Pro brings a spacious 12.2-inch screen with a 2160 x 1440 px resolution and a 3:2 aspect ratio.
The Android 12 tablet is powered by the MediaTek Kompanio 800T chipset alongside 8GB RAM and 256GB storage which is expandable via microSD slot. You get an 8MP front-facing cam while the back houses a single 13MP shooter and an LED flash.
TCL is bundling an E-Pen stylus that supports over 8,192 pressure levels. The software side is handled by Android 12 while the battery comes in at 8,000 mAh and charges over USB-C. TCL is also offering an optional keyboard accessory that attaches magnetically to the tablet via the pogo pins.
TCL NxtPaper 12 Pro Specifications
Network Properties
- 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
- 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
- 4G bands: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
- 5G bands: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA
- Speed: HSPA, LTE, 5G
Launch
- Announced: 2023, January 05
- Status: Available. Released 2023, January 05
Design
- Dimensions: 279 x 192.5 x 6.9 mm (10.98 x 7.58 x 0.27 in)
- Weight: 599 g (1.32 lb)
- Colors: Navy Blue
- SIM: Nano SIM
- Stylus support
Display
- Type: NCVM IPS, 370 nits (typ)
- Size: 12.2 inches, 443.2 cm2 (~82.5% screen-to-body ratio)
- Resolution: 1440 x 2160 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~213 ppi density)
Operating System
- Android 12
Hardware
- Chipset: Mediatek MT8771
- CPU: Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Mali-G57 MC2
- Memory Card slot: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
- Internal: 256GB 8GB RAM
- eMMC 5.1
Cameras
- Main Camera: Single – 13 MP, AF
- Features: LED flash
- Video: 1080p@30fps
- Selfie Camera: Dual
- 8 MP
- 8 MP
- Video: 1080p@30fps
Multimedia
- Radio: No
- Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
- Audio 3.5mm jack: No
Connectivity
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Bluetooth: 5.1, A2DP, LE
- Positioning: GPS
- NFC: No
- USB: USB Type-C 2.0, magnetic connector
Features
- Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Battery
- Battery Type and Capacity: Li-Po 8000 mAh, non-removable
- Charging: 18W wired
TCL NxtPaper 12 Pro Price and Availability
TCL NxtPaper 12 Pro is available in the US for $499 (Wi-Fi only) while the 5G model will arrive later this year for $549.
