TCL A3

The TCL A3 suits anyone looking for a lightweight, basic phone; its main trade-offs are limited memory, modest camera specifications, and a low-capacity battery. At 171 g, it weighs less than most phones launched around the same time, while its 9.9 mm thickness and 75.3% screen-to-body ratio are worse than most.

Its 5.5-inch TFT LCD display has a 720 × 1440 px resolution and 293 ppi pixel density. The phone has 3 GB RAM and 32 GB storage, which can be expanded with a card. Its RAM is lower than most phones of its time, and 32 GB is among the lowest storage capacities. Those limits matter for anyone who wants to keep a larger collection of files or use multiple apps.

The rear camera has an 8 MP resolution and a 1/4-inch sensor, both among the weakest specifications of their time. The front camera is 5 MP. The 3000 mAh battery capacity is also among the lowest. Connectivity includes a single Nano-SIM, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, a 3.5 mm audio jack, and microUSB. Android 11 completes a basic package. The TCL A3 is a lightweight option with expandable storage, but its limited memory, camera specifications, and battery capacity make it best suited to buyers who want a simple phone rather than a more capable set of features.