There are tablets, and then there’s the kind of tablet that looks like it’s moonlighting as an e-reader while pretending to be a productivity tool. That’s exactly what the new TCL TAB 8 NXTPAPER 5G is—a compact, 8.7-inch (22.1 cm) slate that tries to be everything everywhere all at once.
Designed for those who can’t sit still—students, professionals, and anyone who lives on coffee and Wi-Fi—the TAB 8 NXTPAPER 5G packs TCL’s signature NXTPAPER 4.0 display technology, which cuts glare and reduces blue light without turning your screen into a washed-out mess. It’s like a Kindle, but with color and 5G. And yes, it runs full Android 15, so you can doom-scroll, game, and read at the same time if you like that sort of chaos.
Under the hood is a 2.0 GHz octa-core processor with 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage (expandable to 2 TB via microSD), and a 6000 mAh battery good for up to 16 hours of use, which is about three workdays if you’re pretending to be busy. There’s also 5G connectivity, dual speakers, 8 MP rear and 5 MP front cameras, plus a handy NXTPAPER Key for switching display modes on the fly.
Available now for US$199.99 exclusively at Verizon, with Total Wireless availability coming soon.
Images: TCL.
