TCL is launching another cheap 5G phone in the US market today, launching the TCL V30 5G for Verizon for just 300. It’s not a flagship or even a flagship-attached smartphone, it’s a phone that exists to bring 5G access more cheaply – with some extra beauty.
Depending on the space, this is the price range you expect from a phone. This is a pretty big phone that comes with a close standard 6.67-inch display that you will now find on many budget Android phones. It has a full HD + display, but no 90Hz refresh display so users have to work with 60Hz refresh.
This is not the most powerful phone you can buy, if you do not understand the price tag. It has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 chip that supports 4GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage onboard. While the 480 isn’t quite as strong, 5G 5G support needs to be brought, and the company highlights support for Verizon’s Ultra Wideband 5G as well as 5G and C-Band 5G nationwide.
According to the camera, there is a 2MP macro lens with a 50-megapixel main camera, a 5MP UltraWide and a 16MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calling. These should be good in daylight, although can be a problem at night. You won’t have any problems getting to a single charge at night though, as the company offers a 4,500 mAh battery with fast charging that lets you do it in three hours. Finally, TCL has added Face Unlock and a rear fingerprint sensor for authentication.
The 30V isn’t the best budget smartphone around, especially when you compare it to the slightly more expensive Pixel 5a. However, if you can’t save a little more time, it seems like a pretty good choice for shoppers to cross-shop with the slate of HMD and Samsung’s cheap 5G phones.
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