Chinese phone maker TCL didn’t travel all the way to Las Vegas to see Santana at the Mandalay Bay residency. Today, the company announced additions to his TCL 40 series, including his Android-powered TCL 40 R 5G, TCL 40 SE, and TCL 408. Under the hood is MediaTek’s 7nm Dimensity 700 chipset.
The TCL 40 SE was announced today and will be released in Europe during the first quarter, followed by other regions. The display is 6.75 inches with a refresh rate of 90 Hz. Configuration options include 4GB memory with 128GB storage and 6GB memory with 256GB storage. The device is equipped with dual speakers and a long-lasting 5010mAh battery.
The TCL 40 Series Offers A Brilliant Display, Huge Battery, And Affordable Price
Also announced today, the TCL 408 is $129, the lowest price of any new handset announced today. It has a 6.6-inch HD+ cinematic display, dual stereo speakers and 64 GB of native storage. The model, due to be released in Asia and Europe later this quarter, features a “hyper camera” that combines a 50MP image sensor with a macro sensor to capture better photos.
The TCL 40 series was announced today at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Image by 9to5Google
According to TCL, all TCL 40 series phones are equipped with “HD+ NXTVISION display technology, long-lasting battery and 50MP AI-powered camera to take great pictures in any occasion. Each device comes with: Packed with features to suit a variety of uses: 5G for ultra-fast connectivity, powerful audiovisual experiences, ample storage for movie lovers, new camera hardware for photography enthusiasts, and much more. It has uses.”
In addition to the incredibly affordable handset, TCL also announced a budget Android tablet. TCL Tab 8 LE ( L.S Huhxpensive?) has an 8-inch HD+ display. A quad-core chipset under the hood, 5MP cameras on both the front and back of the device, 32GB of storage and a microSD slot for additional storage. The tablet launched in the US this month, costs $159 and features a version with his LTE connectivity as an option.
The TCL 40 series offers great specs for the price
If you’re looking for a budget phone, we recommend looking at the TCL 40 R 5G, TCL 40 SE, and TCL 408. All three of these phones have features you wouldn’t expect from a budget phone. The TCL Tab 8 LE also has many features you want in an Android tablet under $160.
TCL’s new true wireless earbuds are priced at $39.99
TCL also announced MOVEAUDIO Air, a true wireless earbud. Including the charging case, the earbuds have a battery life of 32 hours (9 hours for the earbuds). The X4’s IP rating protects the wearable from water splashes from all directions. TCL touts the product’s immersive bass and AI-enhanced microphones. MOVEAUDIO Air will retail for $39.99.
TCL also announced the RayNeo X2 Augmented Reality (AR) glasses today. These smart glasses use Micro-LED displays. They are as easy to put on as traditional glasses and “provide a heads-up display when using various features such as smart navigation, automatic translation, photos and music playback.”