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TCL’s paperlike OLED phone made me more excited for the iPhone Duo
The Verge • • technology
Key Points:
- The TCL P80 Ultra stands out primarily for its matte OLED display, combining TCL's Nxtpaper technology with OLED for deeper blacks, better contrast, and richer colors, marking a significant improvement over previous models.
- The matte finish reduces glare, flicker, and blue light, making the phone comfortable to use in bright and dim environments, and it features excellent viewing angles and a smooth, satiny texture that enhances touch experience.
- The phone includes unique display modes like Paper Mode and Max Ink Mode, which offer monochrome and power-efficient options, turning the device into a hybrid between a smartphone and an e-reader.
- Apple’s upcoming iPhone Duo will feature a matte inner display for the first time on a phone, inspired by similar technology used on iPad Pro models, aiming to reduce glare and minimize foldable crease visibility.
- The introduction of matte displays on the iPhone Duo may prompt Android manufacturers to adopt similar technology, potentially leading to wider availability of matte screens across the smartphone market.
