This new Android phone costs less than $500 and has a bunch of features that even the $1,000 iPhone 11 Pro is missing
The TCL 10 Pro has four main cameras: a 64-megapixel main camera, an ultra-wide-angle camera, a macro lens, and an ultra-low-light camera. That last one is significant because many smartphones don't come with a dedicated lens for low light photos. Instead, they use a combination of software and hardware to take clearer photos in low-light situations.
TCL was showing the 10 Pro in two main colors: blue and gray.
TCL hasn't announced the full specifications yet, but the phone feels like it's around the same size as Samsung's 6.1-inch Galaxy S10. You'll also notice there's a small cutout for the front-facing camera, also similar to the Galaxy S10.
The launch comes as smartphones have become increasingly expensive in recent years.
The TCL 10 Pro is another sign that the smartphone industry is shifting as tech giants have had a harder time convincing consumers to upgrade their devices as prices have increased. Less than 10% of people in the United States are spending more than $1,000 on a new smartphone, according to research from NPD Group published last month.
It also suggests that the companies that do specialize in making less expensive alternatives to the iPhone and Samsung's Galaxy S line, like OnePlus and Motorola, are likely to have even more competition heading into 2020.
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