TCL 20 Pro 5G

“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.”

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.

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.

Stunning 6.67-inch curved display ; Long-lasting battery ; Effective selfie camera

Average camera ; Slow charging ; Still no waterproofing

The TCL Pro 5G’s crowning glory is its glossy 6.67-inch curved display. It’ll be perfect for streaming TV on your commute, plus it has very long-lasting battery life. Admittedly with average performance and an okay camera, it’s still not surpassing the...

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.

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

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.

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

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...