TCL 60r 5G – Review

This device shouldn’t perform this well at this price point.

The TCL 60R is a budget-friendly 5G smartphone designed to make next-generation connectivity more accessible. Announced in March 2025 and officially launched in May 2025, it offers an affordable way for more users to experience 5G technology.

Specs:-

• Display: 6.7-inch IPS LCD, HD+ (720 x 1600 pixels) resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 480 nits typical brightness
• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm octa-core with 2x 2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
• RAM: 4GB (with an additional 8GB RAM expansion, totaling up to 12GB virtual RAM)
• Storage: 128GB (expandable up to 2TB via microSDXC)
• Rear Camera: 50MP main lens (f/1.8, PDAF), with auxiliary lens (likely for depth or macro, details vary slightly across sources, sometimes listed as 0.08MP or 2MP).
• Front Camera: 8MP (f/2.0)
• Battery: 5200mAh with 10W wired charging.
• Operating System: Android 15 (with up to 1 major Android upgrade expected).
• Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, GPS, USB Type-C 2.0.
• Audio: Dual speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack.
• Durability: IP54 dust and splash resistant.

Good Points :-

• Price
• Amazing 6.7inch 120hz Screen
• Micro SD card slot
• 3.5mm Audio port.
• Did I mention the price.
• Supplied case.
• 5200mAh Battery

Bad Points :-

• No wireless charging (see the price)
• Slow wired charging
• Camera performance in less than ideal conditions
• Plasticky construction.

What’s In The Box :-

In the box there’s a TPU case, documents USB type A to C charging lead, no charging brick.

Design:-

The TCL 60R has a plastic mid frame and rear panel, which adds to the devices lightweight feel in the hand, although it does feel a bit plasticky which does disappear when the included TPU case is fitted .

On the front is 6.7-inch IPS LCD, HD+ (720 x 1600 pixels) resolution, 120Hz refresh rate screen, and it’s this screen that TCL’s screen expertise shows. Yes the screen only has 720p resolution which on a 6.7-inch screen means a relatively low pixel density (around 262 ppi), which might result in less sharp visuals compared to Full HD+ displays , there are some slight bezels around the screen with the lower on being slightly larger than the others. 

Left hand side of the device houses the SIM micro SD card tray, on the right is the power switch and volume rocker, along the top is a speaker and microphone and the bottom houses the USB type C charging port, the second speaker, microphone and a 3.5mm audio port.

Round the back houses the duel cameras and led flash, and TCL branding.

I did notice that was quite a lot of bloatware installed, a number of games and apps I wouldn’t use, but a few minutes of uninstalling and they were all gone.

The 60R comes fitted with a 5200 mAh battery which easily lasted a full day of heavy use and two days of moderate normal use, although the 10 watt wired charging did take some time to fill it back to full again. The speakers provide an adequate sound for listening to podcasts or audio books, but the inclusion of a 3.5mm audio port meant wired headphones could be used for some serious listening. When I popped the device into performance mode I could see a marked difference in responsiveness, with any stutter or lag greatly reduced.

Camera :- 

The camera on the 60R certainly isn’t going to have the likes of Samsung or Apple quaking in their respective boots, but in good light the phone is able to produce some decent more than usable images. What’s that’s saying the best camera you have in the one in your pocket.