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TCL's New Budget 5G Phone Lets You Doodle on It
The Stylus 5G launches for less than $300
By Cesar Cadenas Cesar Cadenas Writer California State University - Long Beach Cesar Cadenas has been writing about the tech industry since 2016 on a variety of topics like cryptocurrency, video games, the latest gadgets, and much more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on June 2, 2022 12:37PM EDT Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Western Kentucky University Gulf Coast Community College Jerri L. Ledford has been writing, editing, and fact-checking tech stories since 1994. Her work has appeared in Computerworld, PC Magazine, Information Today, and many others. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Phones Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming TCL has launched its new budget-friendly Stylus 5G smartphone, which, as the name suggests, comes with a stylus. Starting at $258, the Stylus 5G sports a 6.81-inch FHD+ (2220x1080 resolution) display powered by TCL's proprietary display technology, NXTVISION. The phone runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G chipset and promises some unique apps that take advantage of the stylus. TCL According to TCL, NXTVISION improves image quality with its SDR to HDR upscaling feature that improves the contrast whenever you play a game or stream a show. The feature also has Eye Comfort Mode, which automatically adjusts screen brightness to protect against eye strain. The Stylus 5G also features AI-powered tech that can recognize the minute details in handwriting to make recognition even better. There's also MyScript Calculator 2, an app that lets you write math equations on the screen to immediately calculate an answer. Powering all this is a MediaTek chipset that rocks an eight-core CPU and 4GB of RAM to provide 5G connectivity for low latency. The Stylus 5G also houses a 4,000 mAH battery which TCL says will last 16 hours on a single charge. TCL The Stylus 5G's camera has a 50MP main lens, 5MP super wide-angle option, and a 2MP macro lens that can save photos to the phone's 128GB of storage, "expandable to 2TB." You can get the phone right now in Lunar Black on TCL's website or at a local retailer. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Meta Quest Pro Is Here to Improve VR and Empty Your Bank Account Motorola One 5G Ace Review: Great 5G Speeds and Fantastic Battery Life 5G: The Latest News & Updates (October 2022) Where Is 5G Available in Canada? (Updated for 2022) The 7 Best Budget Smartphones for Under $300 of 2022 Samsung Galaxy S22: News, Price, Release Date, and Specs OnePlus 10: News, Price, Release Date Estimate, Features, and Rumors How Are 4G and 5G Different? Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G Review: One Serious Super-Phone LG K92 5G Review: Not Worth It Just for 5G Samsung Galaxy A Phones: What You Need to Know TCL 50S425 50-inch Roku TV (2019) Review: A 4K TV Big on Value The 9 Best Android Phones, Tested by Experts The 7 Best BLU Phones of 2022 The 6 Best Cheap TVs of 2022 Lenovo Tab M10 HD (2020) Review: Surf the Web and Stream Media With This Affordable Tablet Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies