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TCL Expands NXTPAPER With Note A1 Tablet and 70 Pro Phone at CES 2026

TCL targets distraction‑lite productivity through paper‑like displays plus built‑in AI.

Overview

  • The Note A1 NXTPAPER debuts as an 11.5‑inch, 2200×1440, 120Hz tablet using a hybrid NXTPAPER‑plus‑LCD display, with 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, an 8,000mAh battery with 33W charging, and a bundled T‑Pen in a 5.5mm chassis.
  • AI features on the Note A1 include handwriting‑to‑text, meeting transcription, real‑time translation, and one‑tap summaries, with wireless casting and cloud/file sharing integrations highlighted.
  • Pricing for the Note A1 is set at $549 with Kickstarter preorders live at $419, and TCL projects deliveries in late February 2026.
  • TCL’s NXTPAPER 70 Pro phone adds a 6.9‑inch NXTPAPER 4.0 display with a dedicated key for Color Paper, Ink Paper, and Max Ink modes, a Dimensity 7300 chip, IP68 rating, a 50MP OIS main camera, and a 5,200mAh battery with 33W charging.
  • Availability for the 70 Pro begins in February with European pricing at €339/€389 and multi‑region launch plans, while reports conflict on whether the Note A1 allows Play Store or broader third‑party app installs.