TCL 20 Pro 5G Unlocked Android Smartphone with 6.67” AMOLED FHD+ Display, 48MP OIS Quad Rear Camera System, 6GB+256GB, 4500mAh Battery with Wireless Charging, US 5G Version Cellphone, Moondust Gray, 529.99, 0, $, .

★★★★★ I purchased the TCL 20 Pro in Moondust Gray to replace my TCL 10 Pro. Although specs alone won't suggest a major leap forward, I can attest this generation is truly an upgrade.First thing to note is the screen. It's a little taller than the TCL 10 Pro and I really like the extra real estate. TCL's known for making excellent TVs and that display expertise is evident in the 20 Pro. The display is bright, colorful, and is easy on the eyes, no matter what I'm watching or reading. Improved processing also makes it smoother while jumping between apps or scrolling through long pages.The camera is much improved over the 10 Pro. Again, on paper it doesn't seem like much. However, clearly TCL made key improvements in all the right places, most notably with the Sony-sourced lenses and updated camera software. Not sure what else they tweaked, but it's a big improvement over the 10 Pro and it takes pics that are vibrant and clear, regardless of lighting conditions.One of my favorite features is carried over from the 10 Series and that's the SmartKey. It's an extra button on the side that can be programmed to do quick tasks. Unlike other manufacturers, TCL makes it so easy to quick launch just about anything with SmartKey. It's a little higher up on the body than on the 10 Pro so it's placement doesn't feel quite right yet, but I'm sure I'll get used to it.Processing is greatly improved. So far the phone is fast, smooth, and shows no signs of sluggishness moving between apps or while browsing the web. Even the camera processing for Portrait and Super Night photos seems quicker than in the 10 Series.Something that might get lost in other reviews, but that I really appreciate as a former Pixel user, is the lack of bloatware. Beyond some basic software like TCL's excellent NXTVISION, or theme improvements, the phone isn't too far off from stock Android. VERY big plus.TCL is known for creating products that punch above their respective weight classes, with performance that belies their price tags. I can attest that the phone's performance (not to mention the incredible build quality) stays true to that reputation. In some ways it naturally isn't going to rival flagship phones from other brands that cost twice as much, but trust me it punches far above its weight class.

★★★★★ I usually only purchase Samsung Cell phones, my latest was the S10e, and really loved it but it broke, and had to find a replacement. When I found this one I was skeptical, I looked at Samsung, but the S21 if very expensive and I really did not want to spend that much money. So I took my chances and to my surprise, I Love this phone. The camera could use a little improvement, not as good as the Samsung, but it is very good, so I am satisfied. Now I just purchased it so we will see how it lasts.I love the slick design, the size is a little larger, but I will adjust. The screen is very smooth, the fingerprinter reader is perfect, now that is way better than the Samsung also the Facial recognition is spot on. I also love that I can uninstall any app, like Netflix, Samsung must have a contract with them you can only disable them. But this phone lets you uninstall them completely. I love that. So far the connection to the network is Awsome. I have TMobile and getting 5G. It has an external SD card that supports up to 1 TB. That is awesome as well. The wireless charging is a little slow at charging, but that is fine with me.I will update in a few months to see how it is working.

★★★★★ You'll see allot mentioned about the phone's looks and camera, but this device actually has some beneficial privacy features added as a bonus.To add to a very stable and smooth software experience, there's what TCL calls a Privacy Protection dashboard.In it you'll be able to set notifications (via colored pills in the status bar) to alert you when apps use privacy-sensitive permissions in the background, such as microphone, location, or camera permissions.You can also feed fake data to apps, for example apps that require contacts permission to run.A log of sensitive background behavior is also included in the Privacy Protection dashboard, letting you see which apps use privacy-sensitive permissions, and how often those permissions are used.I will add that the display on this phone is superb, and it actually doesn't bother me that it's a 60hz display, as TCL did a very good job of tuning the firmware for overall smoothness.Battery life and connectivity have been good.Definitely recommend this device to anybody that's seeking a value-packed alternative to the Samsung's of the world.