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Dave LeClair
PCMag
“The TCL Stylus 5G isn’t the best budget Android phone, but it’s one of the few sub‑$300 options with both a stylus and a large enough screen to make good use of one.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Built‑in stylus
- Affordable price point
- Above‑average camera performance
- Large screen with high screen‑to‑body ratio
- Textured plastic frame improves grip
- 5G connectivity
Points of Contention
- Lackluster battery life
- No IP rating or durable glass protection
- Limited RAM
- LCD display
Professional Reviews
2 reviews from 2 critics50
Allison Johnson
The Verge
“This all leaves the TCL Stylus in awkward territory. It’s inexpensive, to be sure, but also thoroughly unremarkable.”
