The TCL 10 Series redefines affordable flagships (Update - North America date) - Android

With the new TCL 10 5G, TCL 10 Pro, and TCL 10L, the company is clearly moving into the middle of the market.

Update, May 15, 2020 (04:30 PM ET): Originally, TCL only gave us a vague idea of release dates for its new TCL 10 series of smartphones. Now, though, we have a more specific date for at least two of the phones in one area of the world.

According to GSM Arena, the TCL 10 Pro and 10L will hit stores in North America on May 19. As stated below, the two phones will cost $449 and $249 respectively. You’ll be able to buy the phones from the usual retailers, including Amazon.com. There’s no word on carrier partnerships here in the US yet, but there will be some carrier availability in Canada.

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Original article, April 6, 2020 (09:00 AM ET): TCL gave us a sneak peak at its 10 Series smartphones during CES 2020. Today, the company fully revealed its affordable lineup, which includes three new phones: the TCL 10 5G, the 10 Pro, and the 10L. The trio shares the same basic mix of features, such as TCL Display-sourced screens, Snapdragon 700/600 series processors, and quad-camera setups on the rear.

Let’s dive in and see what makes the TCL 10 Series tick.

First to 5G

The TCL 10 5G is, as the name suggests, a 5G-capable smartphone and the first such device from TCL. The 5G radio (bands n1/3/8/28/77/78) can handle up to 2.3Gbps downloads, as long as the network does. Speaking of networks, TCL is playing coy on naming in which markets the 10 5G will be able to surf at warp speed.

The phone has a 6.53-inch Full HD+ display with a 91% screen-to-body ratio. It is powered by a Snapdragon 765G processor with 6GB of memory and 128GB of storage. A 4,500mAh battery with QuickCharge 3.0 provides the TCL 10 5G with the juice it needs to get through the day.

TCL opted for a big megapixel count for its premier phone. Four cameras adorn the rear, a 64MP main, 118-degree 8MP ultra-wide, 5MP macro, and 2MP low-light sensor. The phone can capture video up to 4K at 30fps. On the front, you’ll find a 16MP selfie camera.

Other features include Android 10 and TCL UI, 3.5mm headphone jack, dual-band WiFi, and support for microSD cards. The TCL 10 5G will be available in select markets later this year for €399/£399.

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