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TCL has unveiled a Nxtpaper AMOLED concept phone.
It promotes more vivid imagery while retaining its eye-comfort elements.
Key upgrades include a higher polarization rate and reduced blue light.
TCL's Nxtpaper line of phones and tablets has always been a 'comfort pick' for me, as their displays are treated to effectively promote eye care and digital well-being. That's why the company's latest upgrade left me flailing my arms around upon discovery.
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By building Nxtpaper over AMOLED, TCL says its phones can now achieve more vivid visuals while retaining the level of eye comfort we've come to expect. In a warm, naturally-lit room, I picked up a working model and saw the difference myself.
Since the beginning, TCL Nxtpaper has been rooted in LCD panels, partly for the ease of light management (to create that natural e-paper appearance) and cost. The downside of LCD backlighting, however, is reduced contrast and color accuracy. That's where AMOLED comes in.
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