TCL 40R

“The TCL 40R 5G is a mid-range device doing its best to offer more than most at the £199/$220 price range – and it succeeds in many ways. It looks good, performance is solid, and the battery life isn’t bad, either. Its simple camera setup leaves some to be desired for anyone looking for a better option and I’d have liked an OLED display, but it’s definitely one of the best cheap phones we’ve tested in recent months – and offers that all-important 5G connectivity if you need it, too.”

“The TCL 40R 5G lands among the top half our battery database with a very good global score. When used moderately, the TCL 40R 5G’s battery lasted more than 2.5 days. Autonomy was very good during the typical usage scenario tests, and when evaluating the individual usages indoor. Overnight, the device lost less than 1% of power per night. However, the 40R 5G’s autonomy performance outdoors was mixed, with a below average showing when using the camera and the navigation, but an excellent one when calling. With a small 15W charger, the TCL 40R 5G charging experience was poor. It took more than 2.5 hours to fully replenish the battery, and the autonomy recovered after a quick 5-minute charge was extremely low.”

“The new TCL 40R 5G Mobile is a budget powerhouse that looks great and will work well for those wanting a mid-range handset.”