TCL Plex

Overview

The TCL Plex is an impressive smartphone with a superb display and camera system. The device punches well above its weight with features and design that compares to flagship phones that cost three times more. For its first attempt at a smartphone, TCL has done a brilliant job.

-- As reviewed by TechGuide

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 14 expert reviews

Excellent:

6
Good:

6
Average:

2
Bad:

0

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Last revision on July 13, 2021

Reviewers Liked

Super Bluetooth
Smart key
Fast system performance

Reviewers Didn't Like

No DRM Widevine L1
SoC surprisingly slow

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Expert reviews and ratings

TCL with successful debutTCL has so far been well known on the European market mainly through TV sets and the smartphone brands Alcatel and BlackBerry. With the Plex, however, the Chinese electronics group has achieved a successful premiere under its...

By NotebookCheck on January 17, 2020

I quite liked using the TCL Plex during my review. There's nothing about it that I really disliked, with the exception of video recording, but that's not something I do that often. The phone performs very well, the display is great, I like the design,...

By Neowin on December 28, 2019

TCL PLEX dijual apda harga RM1,199 secara rasmi di Malaysia. Harga melebihi RM1K untuk peranti yang tidak mempunyai kamera dan dijana Snapdragon 675, harga jualannya adalah mahal. Pertama sekali, skrinnya adalah LCD dan bukannya OLED. Kemudian, sistem...

By amanz.my on November 25, 2019

By TechGuide on November 08, 2019

To most of you, TCL might be a familiar household name when it comes to home appliances, but if you have been keeping tabs on the tech industry, the company is in charge of manufacturing several smartphone brands, to name a few – Blackberry, Alcatel and...

By klgadgetguy.com on October 28, 2019

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The reason for buying this device is simple, it gets all the basics right and it has top end capabilities for under $500.It's also made by TCL a Company, that has an excellent pedigree in the manufacture of premium and value smartphones as well high-end...

By Channel News Australia on October 24, 2019

TCL's Plex is an impressive first own-branded attempt for TCL. The display shines considering the IPS LCD technology, and easily looks better than you'd otherwise expect. The triple camera system is solid, and produces photos that you'd expect to find...

By Ausdroid on December 07, 2019

TCL's first own-brand phone is something of a safe play. It's an attractive glass phone with eye-catching colours, a nice looking big display and a versatile triple-camera system at an affordable price point. The only real downside is that it's not...

By Pocket-lint on September 12, 2019

In mid-October JB Hi Fi will start selling the all new TCL Mobile Plex smartphone which got rave reviews shortly after being launched at IFA 2019 in Berlin, it is tipped to be one of the best “value” smartphones sold in Australia. The big news is that...

By Channel News Australia on September 09, 2019

The TCL Plex may have a bit of a silly name but it looks to be strong value if you're after a capable mid-ranger for just $329.A 'hands on review' is our first impression of a product only - it is not a full test and verdict. Our writer must have spent...

By Trusted Reviews on September 07, 2019

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