Some top cheap phones from TCL are finally coming to the US
The TCL 20 series is here
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If you’re on the market for a newcheap phone, or a good-valueAndroid phone, your list of options has just grown a little, because theTCL20 series of smartphones has finally gone on sale in the US.
First launched in April in Europe and elsewhere, the TCL 20 series of phones has three different devices, which we’ll run you through below. Each is available for a pretty low price, making them good competition for the Moto G orSamsungGalaxy A series of devices.
These devices replace theTCL 10phones, though they’re still on sale on TCL’s website and via third-party sellers, and may see a further reduction over time.
What are the new TCL phones?
TCL’s top new phone, selling for$499.99 on Amazon, is the 20 Pro 5G - and you can read our fullTCL 20 Pro 5G review here.
It’s a really good-looking phone, with a sleek design and curved-edge display - you can see an image of it at the top of this article. In our review we commended its good-looking screen and impressive selfie camera - though weren’t as impressed by its battery life or charging speed.
Next is the TCL 20S, which is the only one of this series we haven’t actually reviewed. It’s on sale for$249.99, also at Amazon.
The TCL 20S has a huge 5,000mAh battery, so it should last you a long time between charges. It has a high-res main camera at 64MP, and a big 6.67-inch screen which uses lots of the same tec as the TCL 20 Pro 5G.
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Finally we come to the TCL 20 SE, a giant budget phone which is going for$189.99 at Amazon(of course). Here’s our fullTCL 20 SE reviewfor an in-depth look at the phone.
We found the phone cheap and cheery, with an impressive display for its price and some powerful speakers. Its processing power, camera and charging speeds didn’t wow us though, so it’s not the perfect cheap phone by any means.
All three of these devices are on sale right now, so you can pick them up fromAmazonimmediately - it doesn’t seem like any other shops are selling them. Just note - the Amazon listing of each phone says they’re not certified for use on Verizon.
Tom Bedford was deputy phones editor on TechRadar until late 2022, having worked his way up from staff writer. Though he specialized in phones and tablets, he also took on other tech like electric scooters, smartwatches, fitness, mobile gaming and more. He is based in London, UK and now works for the entertainment site What To Watch.
He graduated in American Literature and Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia. Prior to working on TechRadar, he freelanced in tech, gaming and entertainment, and also spent many years working as a mixologist.
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