Look at the TCL 10L. It offers many useful features at an attractive price. It also goes hand in hand with good performance, satisfactory autonomous operation and a quality and large display. Some of its other features will also appeal to you. Be sure to take note of its ergonomic credentials and the ability to put it in your pocket without fear that your investment is a sign of indulgence. The smartphone is budget-friendly, durable enough for long-lasting use, and will be relevant in terms of operating system and hardware capabilities for several years to come.
alcatel TCL 10L Specifications
- Release date: 2020, April 6
- Colors: Arctic White, Mariana Blue
- Dimensions: 162.2 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm.
- Weight: 180 g.
- Screen: 6.53" in, 1080 x 2340, IPS LCD
- Camera : Quad, 48MP
- Chipset: Qualcomm SM6125 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
- CPU: Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
- Memory: 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
- Battery: 4000, Non-removable Li-Po
- Network: GSM / HSPA / LTE
- Operating system: Android 10.0; TCL UI
- Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
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Design
Visually, the TCL 10L won't win you over with unusual grace. Its back panel is made of plastic. It feels thin to the touch. The camera array is large and immediately catches the eye. The fingerprint scanner is right next to it.
The dimensions of the TCL 10L are 162.2 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm. Its weight is 180 grams. I.e. you will be holding a fairly light device in your hand, which immediately speaks of comfortable use. Suitable for people with small hands, this smartphone is a perfect gift for children. The back panel impresses with a pleasant kaleidoscopic effect. At the top there is a horizontal module of four cameras, and below it is positioned the scanner. The latter, although not the most attractively shaped, works super fast, which gives it an advantage over competitors.
Display
The TCL 10L impresses with a rather large screen - a 6.54-inch LCD with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. In its top left corner is the front camera. The display detail is high. Colour rendering - accurate. The screen occupies 91% of the front panel area. Pleasing to the eye thin bezels on the sides and also the top.
Performance
Beneath the cute exterior of the TCL 10L lies a Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 processor combined with 6 GB of RAM - ample for smooth operation. The internal storage is 64 GB, with 43 GB of it actually available. If you find it small, you can increase it using a microSD card up to 256 GB.
To give you an idea of how the TCL 10L works, we'll mention that all apps launch in a flash. The device handles multitasking with ease. You can open multiple apps and along with that dozens of browser windows. While this is not a gaming smartphone, it will amaze you with its capabilities.
Fingerprint scanner
To protect your device, the TCL 10L features a fingerprint scanner. It's located on the back panel, just below the phone's camera and above the company logo. The sensor seems smaller compared to the ones we've seen in similar devices on the market. However, this shouldn't fool you. It works perfectly. The unlock process is smooth, fast and flawless. You'll easily get used to the scanner's layout and unlock your smartphone without giving it much thought.
Cameras
The rear camera of the TCL 10L shoots at 48 MP resolution. It is aided by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle lens, a 2-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The front camera is a 16-megapixel one.
In bright light, you'll get good photos. You will have high color rendition accuracy. For social networking and phone browsing, the photos are impressive enough. The macro lens is not at par with devices in this price range. The photos look flat and lack detail.
When shooting in the dark hours of the day, you will have to practice. The rear camera will give you top quality photos. As for the front camera, it will take quality selfies and pictures with blurry backgrounds.
Autonomous operation
The smartphone has got a non-removable battery with a capacity of 4000 mAh, which guarantees a runtime of at least a full working day. It does not support fast charging technology. Therefore, in half an hour with the usual charger will raise the charge from 0% to 27%.
Conclusion
TCL 10L is a not bad smartphone for its price. It doesn't have an impressive look among its competitors, but it is worthy to become a companion in daily affairs. Its performance is on par, the display is bright, large and detailed. The casing feels cheap, but with a case you can protect it properly and give it a more sympathetic look. The camera isn't bad, but it won't give you the feeling of being a professional photographer like some flagships on the market do.
Pros:
- Reasonable price;
- Quality screen;
- Good battery life;
- Promised upgrade to Android 11.
Minuses:
- Easily scratches the casing;
- Poor sound quality.
alcatel TCL 10L video review
Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is based on our team's personal experience with the alcatel TCL 10L and third-party sources. While every effort has been made to provide accurate and reliable information, readers should keep in mind that this is a subjective assessment. The writing of this article was not paid for or sponsored by alcatel.
