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    Scoping out a gift for that tech-savvy friend? Check out these smartphones from TCL

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    By Marie Claire
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    The holidays are all about showing your loved ones how much they mean to you. Some invest in time spent together or share a lovingly prepared meal, but for most, giving and receiving the perfect gift is their love language. And if you have a tech-savvy family member or friend on your list, a smartphone could be the best way to go. Giving one of these pocket sized wonders is like giving a sack full of gifts, all wrapped in one – keeping us connected, providing entertainment, and, let’s be honest, making our lives a lot easier at times (Google Maps, I’m looking at you).

    However, selecting the perfect smartphone can be daunting when there are too many choices to count. So, whether you’re buying for a budding influencer who captures every memory, a stylish friend who always matches their phone with their accessories, or a professional high-flier who’s constantly switching between taking work calls and answering emails, we’ve broken your options down into three simple choices. 

    Browse TCL’s range and watch whichever phone you select light up your loved ones face…

    1. TCL 30 SE

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    Between colour coded instagram grids and TikTok trends, we’re all something of a content creator these days. But if you know someone who particularly loves snapping pics - then the TCL 30 SE is the way to go. With a 50 MP, AI triple camera and an 8 MP front camera that work in bright and low-lit environments, the TCL 30 SE is the best tool for shooting special memories - whether it’s at a family Christmas lunch or on the office party dance floor. Thanks to the battery that lasts more than two days with TCL’s advanced Smart Manager, this phone is the perfect accessory for a full weekend of holiday events. And best of all, the TCL 30 SE has a huge 6.52'' HD+ display with NXTVISION, TCL’s vibrant display technology. This includes TCL’s reading-mode that reduces blue light, helping to prevent eye strain when scrolling through TikTok, watching hours of YouTube, or reviewing everyone’s holiday wish list. 

    2. TCL 30 5G

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    Are you looking to make a fashion statement by matching that fresh holiday fit to your phone? It is likely to be in your hand throughout the season, after all! The TCL 30 5G: available in a deep black or a dreamy blue and with a scratch resistant cover, so you can style with any accessory. With a 50 MP AI triple camera, capture every holiday moment with artistic flair to match your look. Plus, TCL 30 5G has a beautiful, AMOLED screen - perfect for checking out those holiday snaps in full color, or for watching your favorite Christmas movie on the go. So, whether they’re in that new Christmas outfit or cozy pjs by the fire, this phone has the features your loved ones want, and the high-speed, 5G connectivity to make sure they can keep you updated on all their festive fun. 

    3. TCL Stylus 5G

    TCL Phone

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    If your loved one is the kind of person who values precision and versatility, the TCL Stylus 5G is the perfect gift for them. The phone has an impressive 6.81” ultra-high resolution and a built-in stylus pen, perfect for sketching on the go or taking notes without typing. Driven by intelligent AI technology, these notes can be transcribed into professional documents in seconds, significantly powering up the productivity of whoever’s using it. TCL Stylus 5G doesn’t skimp on other features though - it has a 50 MP camera and a 13 MP selfie camera, perfect for capturing happy holiday moments to share on social media. With additional fast 5G, a massive 128 GB of storage and a short-cut menu giving quick access to stored data like e-signatures, the TCL Stylus 5G was made for keeping up with the demands of a busy professional.

    Shop the products below:

    TCL 30 5G

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