As promised just a few days ago, the mid-end TCL 30 XE 5G unveiled back at the very beginning of the year is now available from both T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile. But while the “Un-carrier” itself is charging a seemingly unbeatable $198 for the 6.52-inch handset running Android 11 out the box, Magenta’s flagship prepaid brand manages to beat its parent operator straight off the bat.
No, the screen resolution is not great, at 1600 x 720 pixels, and the notched design is arguably outdated, but how could you ever deny the appeal of a free mobile device with a large 4,500mAh battery under its hood capable of fast 18W charging?