TCL K32 5G
5G Phones get More Affordable with TCL K32 5G on Metro
The "sub-$100" 5G phone that TCL promised at CES in January has arrived on US shelves with its launch on Metro by T-Mobile. Although Metro lists the full price as $119.99, many customers may be able to get the phone for free, through various promotions. Regardless, the phone marks a new milestone in the affordability of 5G phones in the US. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 chip, which was specifically created to enable more-affordable 5G phones such as this one. The K32 5G has a large 5,010 mAh battery and large 6.7-inch HD+ display. Other specs are entry-level, as expected, including a 13-megapixel camera, 5-megapixel front camera, 4 GB RAM, and 64 GB storage. It does have a memory card slot and 3.5mm headset jack.
TCL Teases Sub-$100 5G Phone, Next NXTPAPER Phone
TCL is using CES to give the first official glimpse of two new phones it plans to launch later in 2025. The TCL K32 (shown on right) will be TCL's first 5G phone "under $100". It will launch exclusively in the US, but not until September. Other details will be announced closer to release. The TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G will be TCL's first phone for the US with both a matte-finish NXTPAPER display and a dedicated NXTPAPER Key to switch the phone into "Max Ink Mode", which mimics an e-ink display. The display measures 6.8 inches, with FHD+ resolution and up to 120 Hz refresh. The phone also has 8 GB RAM, 256 GB storage, a 50 megapixel main camera, and a 32-megapixel front camera. It will launch first in Canada in May at $199, with a US release to follow.
