TCL TAB 8 NXTPAPER 5G Prepaid

Color

Paper Gray

Storage

64 GB

Overview

The TCL TAB 8 NXTPAPER 5G is a compact and lightweight tablet designed for on-the-go use. It combines stylish design with solid performance, featuring an octa-core processor, a durable 6000mAh battery¹, and 5G connectivity.

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3.9

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Middling tablet with a great screen

Mark . 26 days

Good price. Okay performance. Screen is great. Build quality and design is so-so. It's a little thick and heavy, so holding it is tiring after a little while.

Be a good tablet

Shondrick . 6 months

So amazing device for the price he cannot beat it. It is very responsive. Plenty of storage and preloaded apps included. I love it.

Battery life and charge cycles vary with use, settings, and other factors; actual results may vary. Charging block not included – See product safety sheet for recommended charger.
Calculations based on the regular tablets' harmful blue light emission vary between 50% and 70%.
5G speeds vary and require optimal network and connection (factors include frequency, bandwidth, congestion); see carrier for availability.
Requires OTG cable, sold separately.

Specs

NXTPAPER: The next step.

The 8.7" NXTPAPER display has a nano-etch paper like surface that reduces glare and filters 61% more blue light² protecting your eyes while creating a clear space for your ideas. The dedicated NXTPAPER KEY allows for easy switching between 3 different display modes: Standard Mode, Color Paper Mode, and Ink Paper Mode allowing you to choose your viewing preference. NXTVISION technology enhances color, clarity, and contrast, elevating video quality.

Designed to go with you with 5G connectivity.

Activate your tablet seamlessly with eSIM capability saving you time from going to a store. Enjoy 5G connectivity on the go on Verizon's secure 5G network without having to rely on public Wi-Fi.³ Increase productivity by keeping up with emails, video calls, and spreadsheets or stay entertained by reading an eBook or watching a box office hit all on the NXTPAPER paper display.

NXTPAPER: The next step.

Design

Colors

Paper Gray

Length

4.94 in

Height

8.34 in

Width

0.33 in

Weight

12.52 oz

Charging Port

USB- Type C 2.0

Accessibility

Overall

Timing controls, System Controls, Vibration & haptics

Auditory

Talkback, Audio description

Voice Assistant

Google Assistant

Visual

Google Text –to-Speech, Magnification, Display size and text, Extra dim

Battery

Standby Time

Up to 700.5 hours

mAh (per hour)

6000mAh

Usage Time

Up to 18.7 hours

Powershare

Fast Charge

Network

4G LTE speeds range between 11 and 75 Mbps for downloads and between 1 and 13 Mbps for uploads. Great for voice calls, downloading files, web surfing and other activities that don't require higher bandwidth.

Wi-fi

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GH & 5GHz on 802.11n)

SAR

Body SAR: 1.18 W/Kg

Global & Roaming Network

4G LTE: B1/3/7/8/12/14/17/20/25/26/28/29/30/39/40/41(HPUE)/71 | 5G NR: N12/14/25/30/41(HPUE)/71/78

FCC ID

8189S-2ACCJB233

5G Nationwide

5G speeds range between 35 Mbps and 143 Mbps for downloads and between 5 and 31 Mbps for uploads. Great for gaming, streaming, and other steady bandwidth activities.

World Device

Works in over 200 countries depending on your plan

Additional Features

Prop 65

Y, Reproductive Harm

Hearing Aid Compatibility

Camera

Front Camera

5MP

Rear Camera

8MP

Video

Video Playback: 1080@30fps | Video Capture: 1080@30fps

Performance

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.3

Processor

MediaTek™, MT8755 Octa-core processor 2*A76 2.4GHz+6*A55 2.0GHz

Android 15

Expandable Memory

Micro SD, up to 2T

Memory/Storage

4GB RAM / 64GB ROM

Hotspot

Y, up to 10 devices

Security

Face unlock, Password, Customizable PIN, Pattern

Display

Screen

8.7” 800 x 1340 NXTPAPER

Refresh Rate

90Hz

Aspect Ratio

16:10

TCL-8189S

TCL TAB 8 NXTPAPER 5G
USB Type- C Cable
SIM Ejector Tool
Quick Reference Guide
Important Warranty and Safety Information

Battery life and charge cycles vary with use, settings, and other factors; actual results may vary. Charging block not included – See product safety sheet for recommended charger.
Calculations based on the regular tablets' harmful blue light emission vary between 50% and 70%.
5G speeds vary and require optimal network and connection (factors include frequency, bandwidth, congestion); see carrier for availability.
Requires OTG cable, sold separately.

Reviews

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Middling tablet with a great screen

Mark . 26 days

Good price. Okay performance. Screen is great. Build quality and design is so-so. It's a little thick and heavy, so holding it is tiring after a little while.

Be a good tablet

Shondrick . 6 months

So amazing device for the price he cannot beat it. It is very responsive. Plenty of storage and preloaded apps included. I love it.

Love it

dleahan . 10 months

I love this little guy…for some it maybe too small, but in my opinion it’s perfect for carrying on vacation or any other time you may need to travel. Additionally, I don’t know why there are comments that it’s slow, I don’t have that issue at all! I do have one issue and need to go to the point of purchase, because I can’t get my card to work and I need more space! I don’t want to delete any of the apps I downloaded as. I use them when I’m using the tablet, so I really need to get myself educated on how to properly use the sandisc! Otherwise it’s the perfect tablet for a retired person like myself! Not huge, bulky or heavy and it does the things I want to do when I use a computer!

Junk

Outlaw95 . 1 year

Very slow and very laggy don’t buy this

TCL/Alcatel Mobile - 1 year

Hello. Thank you for your feedback. Please be sure to check for app updates in Google Play Store to make sure that the apps are the latest. Also, if the available memory is low, you may want to remove unused installed app and/or move pictures or document files to a memory card or your computer. This will allow more memory for the tablet's performance. Hope this helps. - Kevin.

Service good tablet not so good

Bryan Parisi . 1 year

I do not like it and am planning on returning it. It's get cheaply made for almost $200. The service from Verizon is good however the tablet when fully charged keeps turning on and off by itself

TCL/Alcatel Mobile - 1 year

Hello. Thank you for your feedback. By default, your display will turn off when there is no activity for a certain period to save power. You can adjust your display to stay on for a longer period or never to turn off. Simply go to Settings > Display > Sleep > and then adjust the duration period before the display goes to sleep. Hope this helps. - Kevin.

Sucks

Christy . 1 year

I asked for a phone that was a tablet and does tap to pay. This does nothing . I feel like I was scammed and I lived 3 hours away to the nearest Verizon store. I am very aggravated the gentleman that helped me sucked

TCL/Alcatel Mobile - 1 year

Sorry to hear that. This is a tablet, not a phone. It may be a mistake. Please reach out to your point of purchase for assistance. - Kevin.

Plenty of room

tmcollins1965 . 1 year

Tablet works very well and has adequate storage.

New tablet

Steve . 1 year

Very fast loading, nice slim design and excellent quality

Ease of use.

Richard Schipper . 1 year

Easyn to use-compact and attractive

Little But Worth It

Cuulwaters . 1 year

It’s not a power house, but the size is right for portability and it works just fine when handling applications and low intense games.

FAQs

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Abby . Oct 20, 2025

Does this pen have active pen/stylus technology?

Verizon Customer Support20 days

You can contact TCL for accessory compatibility options. https://support.tcl.com/contact-us -Meg

RichardF . Sep 8, 2025

How is this different from a Kindle?

Verizon Customer Support2 months

A TCL Tab 8 Plus differs from a Kindle primarily in its screen technology, connectivity, and overall functionality. The TCL is a full-featured Android tablet, while a Kindle is a purpose-built E-Ink e-reader. -Red

Chris . Feb 25, 2025

what is he model number

Verizon Customer Support8 months

Model 9138S-2AUHUS11 -Joe

Uberlyft . Dec 14, 2024

Can this be used for Uber and Lyft driver apps?

Verizon Customer Support11 months

Please contact the app developer for more info. ~Geo

Fran . Dec 1, 2024

Can this tablet also be used as a phone

TCL/Alcatel Mobile11 months

No, this tablet is not used like a phone with a dialer. However, the Google Play Store does have apps that can allow you to communicate when you're on the internet. You will need to have data plan to access the internet or have access to Wi-Fi internet. - Kevin.

Verizon Customer Support11 months

No as it cannot make/ receive calls. ~Peter

TCL Tab 8 Plus . Oct 25, 2024

can this tablet be used to make phone calls

TCL Expert1 year

It is possible to use a third-party app downloaded from the Google Play Store for communication. However, you will still need to connect your device to the internet via Wi-Fi or Verizon cellular data network. - Kevin.