Grab an unlocked TCL 30XL for 25% off at Amazon
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Introduced last year as a cheap alternative to Samsung’s entry-level smartphones, the TCL 30XL is getting a pretty good deal on Amazon. Both colors, French Navy and Night Mist, are 25% off, which puts the price slightly below the $150 mark.
More importantly, this phone is compatible with just about every major carrier in the country. The unlocked TCL 30XL works with AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon, but also with smaller carriers like Metro by T-Mobile, Cricket, Tracfone, Straight Talk, Ultra Mobile, and Simple Mobile.
However, if you’re looking for a phone that works with Visible, Spectrum, Boost Mobile, or Xfinity, you’ll want to skip the TCL 30XL because this isn’t compatible with any of these carriers.
More importantly, this phone is compatible with just about every major carrier in the country. The unlocked TCL 30XL works with AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon, but also with smaller carriers like Metro by T-Mobile, Cricket, Tracfone, Straight Talk, Ultra Mobile, and Simple Mobile.
Specs-wise, the TCL 30XL is a pretty decent entry-level smartphone. For starters, the handset is equipped with a 2GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio A25 processor, coupled with 6GB RAM and 64GB internal memory (expandable via microSD).
Also, TCL 30XL sports a massive 6.8-inch IPS HD+ display, a quad camera setup (50MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MP), and a secondary 13-megapixel front-facing camera. It’s unclear whether or not the phone will be upgraded to Android 13, so you’ll be getting Android 12 until then.
Finally, TCL’s affordable smartphone is powered by a large 5,000 mAh battery, which will probably take forever to recharge since it only supports 18W wired charging. Other highlights of the phone include 3.5mm audio jack, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, and dual speakers.
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