TCL 20 Pro 5G

28 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 28 reviews of TCL 20 Pro 5G. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People are impressed by the camera and screen. The price and performance also get good feedback. The size and battery get mixed views, while many are less positive about the portability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the TCL 20 Pro 5G is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Andy Boxall (digitaltrends.com)

TCL Pro 20 5G review: A smartphone rollercoaster full of ups and downs

Life with the TCL 20 Pro 5G has been full of ups and downs, with a particularly rocky start to my review period. Did it manage to fully redeem itself?

“TCL's screen expertise shines through on the TCL 20 Pro 5G, but the rest of the phone -- from the camera to the software --doesn't meet the same standards, and it falls behind the competition.”

Jul, 2021

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Expert review by : Steven Winkelman (pcmag.com)

TCL 20 Pro 5G Review

Sophisticated design ; Bright, sharp AMOLED display ; Headphone jack ; Solid performance ; Crisp, color-accurate photos

No IP rating ; Limited carrier support at launch ; Lacks C-band support

Sleek and powerful, the TCL 20 Pro 5G competes with pricey flagships thanks to a gorgeous screen and zippy performance.

Jul, 2021

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Expert review by : Allison Johnson (theverge.com)

TCL 20 Pro 5G review: good looks aren’t everything

Offering a high-end look and feel for just $500.

Big, curved-edge display ; Excellent build quality ; Wireless charging

Incomplete 5G network compatibility in the US ; Only two years of security updates ; Camera performance could be better

The 20 Pro 5G offers a 6.67-inch display with curved edges — a rarity in its midrange class. It also includes wireless charging, a 48-megapixel main camera with OIS, and a generous 256GB of built-in storage.

Jul, 2021

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Expert review by : Sean Riley (laptopmag.com)

TCL 20 Pro 5G review: A compelling sub-$500 phone

TCL 20 Pro 5G delivers flagship looks but it's not quite there on features

Unique and stunning design ; Bright/vivid display ; Solid camera performance ; MicroSD and 3.5mm headphone jack

Disappointing battery life ; 60Hz refresh rate

The TCL 20 Pro 5G is a solid mid-range option that outshines the competition on build quality and design, but at $499, it may struggle to find a place in the market.

Jul, 2021

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Expert review by : Andrew Heinzman (reviewgeek.com)

TCL 20 Pro 5G Review: It’s Amateur Hour

When I first set out to review the TCL 20 Pro 5G, I assumed that it would be a very entertainment-oriented device. After all, manufacturers can't put everything in a $530 phone, and the TCL 20 Pro 5G's biggest feature is its 20:9 curved AMOLED display....

Sleek, wonderful design ; Fancy display ; Haptic feedback is really impressive ; Consistent camera performance ; Good selfie camera

60Hz display ; Mono speakers ; Only 2 years of guaranteed updates ; Limited carrier support ; No water-resistance rating ; All photos come out a little blurry ; Lack of direction or focus

Oct, 2021

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Expert review by : Sachin Bahal (TheCanadianTechie)

TCL 20 Pro 5G Review

TCL has been known for their affordable TVs like the 6-Series. However, for the last couple of years, they have also made smartphones under brands like Blackberry and Palm. This changed last year when TCL debuted their first TCL-branded phones with the...

Premium design that makes it feel like a flagship ; Good cameras ; 15W wireless charging ; All-day battery life ; IR blaster can be useful ; Solid performance

Slippery to hold ; Priced on the higher side for mid-range phones and specs

The TCL 20 Pro is a great phone that offers an excellent and vibrant display as well as good cameras.

Oct, 2021

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Expert review by (gizmodo.com)

The TCL 20 Pro 5G Is the Most Underappreciated Phone for the Money

With a big AMOLED screen plus wireless charging, microSD storage, and triple cams TLC's latest delivers a lot of value for just $500.

Great build; big, beautiful AMOLED display; has wireless charging, an IR blaster, and a headphone jack; in-screen fingerprint sensor

Oct, 2021

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Expert review by : Ryan Whitwam (androidpolice.com)

TCL 20 Pro 5G review: Just another pretty face

TCL has spent most of the modern smartphone era making phones under brand names like Alcatel and BlackBerry, but it recently stepped out of the shadows to

Updates ; This phone will get updates to Android 12 and 13. ; Design ; The two-tone back and fully integrated camera sensors look very premium. ; Display ; It might be limited to 60Hz, but the OLED panel is bright and vibrant. ; Speed ; With the SD...

Updates again ; Only two years of security patches. ; 5G support ; T-Mobile is the only carrier supporting 5G on this phone, and connectivity is buggy. ; Cameras ; You'll have to take a lot of snapshots to get any that are worth keeping. ; Fingerprint...

Jul, 2021

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Expert review by : Jordan Palmer (tomsguide.com)

TCL 20 Pro 5G review: Very pretty, but not special

The TCL 20 Pro 5G offers a beautiful, expansive display. However, it doesn't do enough to set itself apart from its competitors.

Beautiful display ; Nice design

Below average battery life ; So-so performance ; Only two years of updates

Considering that the TCL 20 Pro 5G doesn’t have much else going for it, I find it hard to recommend it over other competing phones. It’s a fine device, but not good enough to best the Galaxy A52 5G, Pixel 4a 5G, and iPhone SE.

Jul, 2021