05-05-2021 08:39 PM - edited 01-06-2022 01:59 AM
05-05-2021 09:32 PM
TCL phones seem a little on the pricey side. If ever there was a good sale, I might give on a try. A lot of these generic brands don't offer proper software updates which is disconcerting when the cost is so high. I don't mind no software updates on a burner phone that will be used for less than a year.
05-05-2021 09:08 PM
Alcatel.. license issue maybe?? I think TCL does not really own Alcatel.
Also, Chinese companies like to use their own brands once the business is big enough
05-05-2021 09:03 PM - edited 05-05-2021 09:09 PM
interesting or not really depends on the price, I think. There are too many different Android phones out there, price really is an important factor..
05-05-2021 09:01 PM - edited 05-05-2021 09:03 PM
@rossputin wrote:These look fun/interesting. Anyone have a TCL? Like it?
The way that they've chosen to move away from the Alcatel branding confuses me. Alcatel is a much-more recognized brand name, largely because of years of DSL provider using Alcatel modems. I would say that without knowing the pricing, it's hard to gauge how popular these devices will be and if people will be willing to pay for them. I don't see much unique about these models.