The 60 XE, like the 50 XL, does not have an IP rating for dust and water protection, which is unsurprising given its low ...

TCL has completely reimagined its affordable Flip voice phone with a fresh design, extended battery life, and a 5G connection.

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. The $180 TCL 40 X 5G would be one of my favorite budget ...

Snag this limited-time Amazon deal for just $228, bring the TCL 60 XE NxtPaper 5G phone to your carrier, and banish eye strain for good.

Cameras struggle in low light The stylus has a hard time with fine details The phone may not be powerful enough for more demanding apps Stylus-based smartphones have been a constant for decades, but ...

The TCL 30V 5G doesn’t change much from the company’s other smartphones. The basic design has remained the same, as has the build quality. The TCL 30V 5G back is made of high-quality plastic and bears ...

This is the more premuim of the TCL 40 series. Let’s see if it’s the one to get. TCL is a company that we all should keep our eyes on. I reviewed some phones from this company, and I’ve usually been ...

A couple of years ago, Motorola introduced its first phone with a built-in stylus, which quickly became one of the company’s best-selling handsets. And now TCL is jumping on the trend with its first ...

Let’s face it. Samsung makes the king of stylus phones, and the price for that king is high. But what if I told you that you could have a near kingly experience for around 1/4 of the cost? The TCL ...

Samsung has the premium stylus phone market pretty much cornered with the Galaxy S22 Ultra and the past Note devices. However, there are some more modest (and affordable!) phones with built-in pens.

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Allison Johnson is a reviewer with 10 years of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview. Things looked ...