TCL Unveils P80 NXTPAPER AMOLED Phones and X11L TV at IFA 2026

At IFA 2026 in Berlin, TCL unveiled a massive hardware showcase featuring the P80 series of NXTPAPER AMOLED smartphones, the TAB A1 tablet lineup, and the flagship X11L SQD-Mini LED television boasting 10,000 nits of peak brightness and up to 20,736 dimming zones under its AI Inspired Life banner.

TCL P80 Series Brings NXTPAPER Tech to AMOLED Panels

TCL arrived at Messe Berlin’s Hall 21A for IFA 2026 with a hardware lineup designed to solve two distinct real-world problems: reducing harsh screen glare and building displays bright enough to punch through direct sunlight. Leading the mobile announcements are the TCL P80 Ultra, P80 Pro, and standard P80 smartphones. The Ultra and Pro models mark the first time TCL’s signature matte, paper-like display technology has been combined with an AMOLED panel.

That hybrid approach addresses a traditional trade-off in mobile displays. While NXTPAPER excels at cutting down reflections, glare, and blue-light exposure, AMOLED delivers deep blacks, high contrast, and vivid color saturation. Both upper-tier devices feature a 6.83-inch 1.5K display running at a 2772 x 1280 resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of up to 3,200 nits according to digitalreviews.net.

Navigation and readability remain core to the design via a dedicated physical key on the side of the device. Users can toggle Paper Mode for adjustable paper-like color profiles or switch into Max Ink Mode, which turns the interface into a monochrome, distraction-reduced layout geared toward reading. Under the hood, both the P80 Ultra and P80 Pro run on MediaTek’s Dimensity 7400 Elite processor, paired with 8GB of RAM, up to 512GB of storage, and a 5,800mAh battery that supports 45W wired charging. The Ultra distinguishes itself at the top of the range with a 50MP 3x periscope telephoto camera featuring optical and electronic image stabilization, alongside a 50MP main sensor with a 1/1.56-inch footprint, an 8MP autofocus ultrawide lens, and a 32MP front-facing camera.

The standard P80 keeps the 6.83-inch 1.5K 120Hz display configuration but drops the NXTPAPER layer in favor of a slimmer profile measuring approximately 7.5mm thick. It trades up to a Dimensity 7300 Elite chip and a 5,000mAh battery. Across all three variants, users get IP68 water and dust resistance, dual speakers with DTS, and varying suites of artificial intelligence tools spanning Gemini, Circle to Search, real-time translation, and Smart Voice Memo depending on the specific model and regional market.

TAB A1 Series Expands Tablet Options Across Four Configurations

In the tablet category, TCL rolled out four distinct choices through its TAB A1 Series, dividing the lineup into two screen sizes and two display technologies. The compact 11-inch models—comprising the base TAB A1 and the TAB A1 NXTPAPER—feature 2.1K resolutions running at up to 90Hz, designed for portability and quick reading sessions.

For users prioritizing multitasking, media consumption, or stylus work, the 12.2-inch Plus models stretch the workspace into a productivity-friendly 3:2 aspect ratio with 2.4K resolution and 120Hz refresh rates. The standout configuration in this category is the TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER, which couples its large display with Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 silicon, 6GB of RAM, 256GB of onboard storage, and a robust 10,000mAh battery supporting 33W wired charging as reported by digitalreviews.net.

All four models operate on Android 16 and integrate AI features such as writing assistants, translation tools, TCL Note, and multi-window capabilities, supported by optional accessories like the T-Pen 2 and dedicated keyboards. Globally, the TAB A1 series is already rolling out with retail prices ranging from $190 to $299 based on size and configuration.

X11L SQD-Mini LED Leads a Massive TV Showcase in Berlin

Television hardware took center stage inside the Inspiration Habitat, anchored by the flagship TCL X11L SQD-Mini LED. Available in 75-, 85-, and 98-inch class sizes, the television features up to 20,736 precise dimming zones, 10,000 nits of peak brightness, and broad color gamut coverage reaching up to 100% of the BT.2020 standard according to digitalreviews.net.

“this TV is bright enough to cut through direct sunlight in your living room while keeping dark scenes ink-black.”

TCL, via Mashable

The high-end display also incorporates built-in sound engineering by Bang & Olufsen. Below the flagship, TCL structured its wider television roster with the C8L—offering up to 4,032 dimming zones, 6,000 nits of peak brightness, native 144Hz panels, and Bang & Olufsen audio—alongside the C7L, which steps down to 2,176 zones and an HDR 3000 rating. The company also showcased its RM9L and RM7L RGB-Mini LED models, which rely on individually controlled red, green, and blue light sources for finer luminance and color calibration.

For interior spaces where a standard black screen disrupts home decor, TCL introduced the A400 Pro NXTVISION. The art-focused television pairs quantum dot Mini LED technology with a matte, anti-reflective panel housed inside a light walnut woodgrain frame, allowing it to function as a digital art frame when not in active use.

Global Availability and Regional Rollout Timelines

Market releases are moving quickly in Europe, where initial rollouts for the smartphone line are scheduled to kick off on September 11. Stateside buyers will encounter a staggered timeline, as US carrier and retail launches remain pending for the mobile devices. Meanwhile, European distribution for the X11L television flagship is already underway, and live US listings place discounted pricing around $3,499 for the 75-inch model and reaching $9,999 for the 98-inch configuration, while exact release dates for the art-centric A400 Pro remain unconfirmed.