TCL P80 Ultra - Reviews and Specs
Pros
+ Outstanding NXTPAPER AMOLED display
+ Premium build quality
+ Eye-friendly viewing experience
+ Versatile telephoto camera
+ Large 5800mAh battery
Cons
- Underwhelming processor performance
- Several notable compromises
- Processor remains unspecified
The TCL P80 Ultra is an Android 16 smartphone centered on a 6.83-inch, 120 Hz AMOLED NXTPAPER display. Its screen offers a paper-like viewing experience, reduced glare, and a sharp 2772 × 1280 resolution. The rear camera system combines two 50 MP sensors, including a telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, and an 8 MP sensor. It also provides 8 GB of memory, up to 512 GB of storage, 5G, dual-SIM support, and a 5800 mAh battery. Reviewers commend the display, premium construction, and e-reader functionality but criticize the processor and broader compromises. Based on three ratings, the phone holds an aggregate score of approximately 78.7 percent.
Specifications
TCL P80 Ultra
Processor
unknown
Graphics adapter
Memory
8 GB
Display
6.83 inch 19.5:9, 2772 x 1280 pixel 447 PPI, Capacitive touchscreen, AMOLED, glossy: yes, 120 Hz
Storage
256GB / 512GB
Connections
USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 Fingerprint Reader, Sensors: accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5, GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G, Dual SIM, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 8.3 x 163.3 x 77.7 ( = 0.33 x 6.43 x 3.06 in)
Battery
5800 mAh
Operating System
Android 16
Camera
Primary Camera: 50 MPix (f/1.8) + 50MP (3x optical zoom, f/2.4) + 8MP (f/2.2)
Secondary Camera: 32 MPix (f/2.0, 28mm)
Secondary Camera: 32 MPix (f/2.0, 28mm)
Additional features
Keyboard: Virtual keyboard
Weight
197 g ( = 6.95 oz / 0.43 pounds)
Price comparison
Average Score:
Average of 10 scores (from 22 reviews)
Average of 10 scores (from 22 reviews)
price: 77%, performance: 73%, features: - %, display: 92% mobility: 89%, workmanship: 80%, ergonomy: 70%, emissions: - %
Reviews for the TCL P80 Ultra
TCL P80 Ultra Review: Almost Better Than A Kindle
Source: BGR
The TCL P80 Ultra is a smartphone that tries to double as a specialist device. As a reading phone, it has no real competition. The massive AMOLED display, the Nxtpaper Key, the eye comfort engineering, and the battery combine into something that could almost replace a Kindle for many people, though hardcore readers will appreciate just how much longer a Kindle can last.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/28/2026
Source: BGR
The TCL P80 Ultra is a smartphone that tries to double as a specialist device. As a reading phone, it has no real competition. The massive AMOLED display, the Nxtpaper Key, the eye comfort engineering, and the battery combine into something that could almost replace a Kindle for many people, though hardcore readers will appreciate just how much longer a Kindle can last.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/28/2026
TCL P80 Ultra review: A game changer for phone displays
Source: Expert Reviews
And that is the main takeaway here: for an all-round mid-range phone that excels across the board, the Google Pixel 10a remains your best bet. The TCL P80 Ultra isn’t exactly trying to be a jack of all trades, however, instead zeroing in on a specific use-case and putting all its eggs in that basket.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/28/2026
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Expert Reviews
And that is the main takeaway here: for an all-round mid-range phone that excels across the board, the Google Pixel 10a remains your best bet. The TCL P80 Ultra isn’t exactly trying to be a jack of all trades, however, instead zeroing in on a specific use-case and putting all its eggs in that basket.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/28/2026
Rating: Total score: 80%
TCL P80 Ultra Nxtpaper Review
Source: Trusted Reviews
The TCL P80 Ultra Nxtpaper is a compelling smartphone and e-reader hybrid, with a fantastic glare-free display, useful Nxtpaper modes, decent cameras and solid battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/28/2026
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Trusted Reviews
The TCL P80 Ultra Nxtpaper is a compelling smartphone and e-reader hybrid, with a fantastic glare-free display, useful Nxtpaper modes, decent cameras and solid battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/28/2026
Rating: Total score: 80%
TCL combines AMOLED with its Nxtpaper tech and it might be my favourite display ever
Source: Expert Reviews
As I say, however, this was just a first look. And my initial impressions are far from final verdicts – perhaps the TCL P80 will surprise me when it comes time for testing. Keep an eye out for my full reviews in the near-future, especially if you want to try out that incredible combination of AMOLED display and Nxtpaper paper-like feel.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/04/2026
Source: Expert Reviews
As I say, however, this was just a first look. And my initial impressions are far from final verdicts – perhaps the TCL P80 will surprise me when it comes time for testing. Keep an eye out for my full reviews in the near-future, especially if you want to try out that incredible combination of AMOLED display and Nxtpaper paper-like feel.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/04/2026
This Smartphone Is Incredible! | TCL P80 Ultra
Source: Tech Spurt
Compared with the Pro, you have a big camera upgrade here: a 50MP periscope telephoto shooter, with 3x optical zoom. Of course, one of the highlights is that NXTPAPER screen, which is easy on the eyes and defeats sun glare.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/03/2026
Source: Tech Spurt
Compared with the Pro, you have a big camera upgrade here: a 50MP periscope telephoto shooter, with 3x optical zoom. Of course, one of the highlights is that NXTPAPER screen, which is easy on the eyes and defeats sun glare.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/03/2026
Foreign Reviews
TCL P80 Ultra im Test
Source: Chip.de
DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/11/2026
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 80% display: 96% mobility: 94%
Source: Chip.de
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/11/2026
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 80% display: 96% mobility: 94%
TCL P80 Ultra im Test: Wieso hat nicht jedes Smartphone so ein Display?
Source: Giga.de DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/27/2026
Source: Giga.de
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/27/2026
TCL P80 Ultra im Hands-on: Dieses Display macht den Unterschied
Source: Teltarif DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/19/2026
Source: Teltarif
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/19/2026
TCL P80 Ultra Review: una pantalla espectacular y una construcción premium, con un procesador que no está a la altura
Source: Geeknetic
ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/04/2026
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Geeknetic
ES→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/04/2026
Rating: Total score: 80%
El TCL P80 Ultra me parece el mejor móvil de la marca y es capaz de jubilar a tu lector de eBooks
Source: Computerhoy ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/04/2026
Rating: Total score: 81%
Source: Computerhoy
ES→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/04/2026
Rating: Total score: 81%
TCL P80 Ultra: con un display AMOLED opaco è una gioia per gli occhi e per le dita
Source: Quotidiano Hardware Upgrade
IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/19/2026
Source: Quotidiano Hardware Upgrade
IT→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/19/2026
TCL P80 Ultra: il display NXTPAPER ora non ha compromessi | Recensione
Source: Techprincess IT IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/15/2026
Source: Techprincess IT
IT→ENSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/15/2026
TCL NXTPAPER P80 Ultra in prova: l'effetto e-ink diventa OLED. Vale la pena?
Source: DDay IT IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/06/2026
Rating: Total score: 82% price: 90% workmanship: 80%
Source: DDay IT
IT→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/06/2026
Rating: Total score: 82% price: 90% workmanship: 80%
Recensione TCL P80 Ultra: il primo AMOLED con NXTPaper, il display che sembra carta (a richiesta)
Source: Tutto Android IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/20/2026
Rating: Total score: 84%
Source: Tutto Android
IT→ENSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/20/2026
Rating: Total score: 84%
TCL P80 Ultra review: deze telefoon verandert in een e-reader
Source: Android Planet
NL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/08/2026
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: Android Planet
NL→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/08/2026
Rating: Total score: 75%
Test TCL P80 Ultra : le smartphone qui fait aussi véritable liseuse
Source: Charles Tech
FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/13/2026
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 90%
Source: Charles Tech
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/13/2026
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 90%
Test TCL P80 Ultra : un smartphone abordable qui réfléchit moins, et c’est tant mieux
Source: Les Numeriques FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/11/2026
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 70% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 70%
Source: Les Numeriques
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/11/2026
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 70% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 70%
Test du TCL P80 Ultra : l'écran NXTPaper passe à l'AMOLED et change la donne
Source: Les Mobiles FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/05/2026
Source: Les Mobiles
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/05/2026
TCL P80 Ultra – könyvmolyképző
Source: MobilArena HU
HU→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/02/2026
Rating: price: 60% display: 100% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
Source: MobilArena HU
HU→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/02/2026
Rating: price: 60% display: 100% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
Recenze TCL P80 Ultra: NXTPAPER displej válí, jen za něj zaplatíte hromadou kompromisů
Source: CNews.cz
CZ→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/10/2026
Source: CNews.cz
CZ→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/10/2026
Đánh giá TCL P80 Ultra: Smartphone lai máy đọc sách với màn hình chống chói độc đáo
Source: FPT shop
VN→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/01/2026
Source: FPT shop
VN→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/01/2026
TCL P80 Ultra: vârful de gamă aduce tehnologia NXTPaper pe ecran AMOLED
Source: Computerblog.ro
→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/21/2026
Source: Computerblog.ro
→ENSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/21/2026
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