What the Critics Are Saying...


- Mike Sorrentino, CnetConsidering the competitive way TCL prices its phones, it would be fantastic to see the company disrupt the mobile space the way its value-filled television sets did. But when you have issues with a television's built-in operating system for streaming apps, you can always plug in a Roku, Chromecast,...


- Jason Million, G Style MagazineWith a low price of $258 on T-Mobile (for some reason its $10 on MetroPCS), you are getting a budget phone that tries to do a bit of everything. While it has a large screen it is a bit squarish and heavy in the hand. Camera quality is okay in bright settings. Best feature on the TCL Stylus 5G is its...


- Jared Peters, Talk AndroidTCL did a lot of things right with the Stylus 5G, but there’s an equal amount of things here that I think would benefit from waiting for a second generation model. The phone is well-designed, the stylus works great, and performance is generally very good at this price point. It doesn’t have very man...


- Arthur Brown, Android HeadlinesThis phone does not look, feel, nor perform like a $258 phone. The display is gorgeous, the design is really great, the camera is pretty good, and the performance is more than good enough. The only downsides of this phone would have to be the battery life and the speakers. Other than those aspects,...


- Adam Doud, XDA DevelopersThe TCL Stylus 5G is a budget smartphone with a garaged stylus. It also has a nice screen, great software, and a decent camera. It is exactly $258 of smartphone.
Prices (Where to Buy)
Common Questions
The Stylus price will vary depending on retailer, age, special offers and whether or not it's purchased with a service plan. If purchased with a 2 year service contract for example, you would likely pay much less for the phone itself up front. You can compare TCL Stylus prices from around the web here on The Informr.
We've got you covered! Download a free PDF copy of the TCL Stylus user manual here.
TCL backs up the Stylus with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.
If your Stylus has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact TCL support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find TCL's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.
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Resources
Manuals / User Guides
- TCL Stylus Manual (PDF)
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