TCL 20 R 5G SOLID VALUE

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There’s a lot to this device, considering its price $298, harveynorman.com.au

PROS

One of the cheapest 5G options Rear fingerprint scanner Keeps its headphone jack

CONS

Cameras are mediocre Slow to recharge Low quality speaker

This device is proof you don’t have to empty your pockets to slip a 5G smartphone in them. The TCL 20 R features a surprisingly bright 6.5-inch touchscreen for its sub-$300 price, a 5G connection, decent battery life, and a fingerprint scanner on its back panel for security. The company doesn’t put too much of its own software in the device, allowing easy use of Google Android 11, and there are three main cameras, with the biggest capturing 13-megapixel images. Picture quality can be mediocre, the phone isn’t waterproof, and it only offers 64GB storage, but this handset offers solid value overall.