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Spec scores Under £200 Phones · 123 phones
Performance 1.3 /5
Display 2.1 /5
Rear Camera 1.6 /5
Front Camera 1.8 /5
Battery 2.5 /5

Budget buyers who want enormous storage, a headphone jack and all-day battery for calls, messaging and streaming, and who do not need 5G.

TCL 60 SE

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About the TCL 60 SE

The TCL 60 SE sits right at the entry level of the UK market, and it makes its case on practicality rather than performance. The headline is storage: TCL lists it with 512GB on board plus a dedicated microSD slot, which is far more room than most phones at this end of the market offer and genuinely useful if you keep music, podcasts or offline video on your handset. The 6.7-inch LCD runs at 90Hz, so scrolling feels smoother than the HD+ resolution would suggest, but it is not a sharp panel and 480 nits means it washes out in bright sunlight. The MediaTek Helio G81 copes with messaging, browsing and streaming, though it will feel slow in demanding apps and games. The most important thing to know before buying is that this is a 4G phone with no 5G support, which matters if you plan to keep it for several years. In return you get a 3.5mm headphone jack, stereo speakers, a 5,200mAh battery that clears a full day without effort, and IP54 splash resistance.

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TCL 60 SE vs TCL 60 - Key Differences

Feature TCL 60 SE TCL 60
Mobile data 4G LTE only, no 5G 5G (SA/NSA)
Chipset MediaTek Helio G81 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
Display 6.7-inch IPS LCD, 720 x 1600, 90Hz, 480 nits 6.7-inch IPS LCD, 720 x 1600, 120Hz, 480 nits
Memory 8GB RAM, 512GB storage 6GB RAM, 256GB storage
Rear camera 50MP wide 50MP wide + 5MP ultrawide
Battery 5,200 mAh, 18W wired 5,200 mAh, 18W wired
Weight and size 190 g, 165.6 x 76.2 x 8.3 mm 190 g, 165.6 x 76.2 x 8.2 mm

Frequently asked questions

Is the TCL 60 SE worth buying?
The TCL 60 SE is worth buying if you want a straightforward everyday phone with huge storage and long battery life, and you are not fussed about speed or camera quality. It is held back by a 4G-only modem, a low-resolution screen and a modest Helio G81 chip. If you want 5G, the TCL 60 uses the same body with a Dimensity 6300 inside.
Does the TCL 60 SE have 5G?
No, the TCL 60 SE is a 4G LTE handset only and does not support 5G on any UK network. It will still work on every UK operator, but you will be limited to 4G speeds. If 5G matters to you, look at the TCL 60 or 60R instead, both of which use the 5G-capable Dimensity 6300.
How much storage does the TCL 60 SE have?
TCL lists the 60 SE with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage, which is unusually generous for an entry-level phone. It also has a dedicated microSD card slot, so you can add more without giving up a SIM slot.
Does the TCL 60 SE have a headphone jack?
Yes, the TCL 60 SE keeps the 3.5mm headphone jack, so wired headphones work without an adapter. It also has stereo speakers rather than the single bottom-firing speaker common at this level.
Is the TCL 60 SE camera any good?
The TCL 60 SE has a single 50MP f/1.8 rear camera with phase-detection autofocus and an 8MP selfie camera. It takes acceptable photos in good daylight but struggles indoors and after dark, and video is capped at 1080p at 30fps with no 4K option.
Should I get the TCL 60 SE or the TCL 60?
The two phones share the same 6.7-inch chassis, 5,200mAh battery, 18W charging and headphone jack, so the choice comes down to connectivity and screen. The TCL 60 adds 5G via the Dimensity 6300, a 120Hz refresh rate instead of 90Hz and a second ultrawide camera, while the 60 SE counters with more storage at 512GB. Pick the 60 if you want the phone to stay current on network technology.

TCL 60 SE Specifications

Spec Scores

Under £200 Phones · 123 phones

  • Helio G81
  • Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
This phone
25%
Avg
28%
Best
45%
This phone
25%
Avg
49%
Best
100%

Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.

  • 6.7 inches
  • 720 x 1600 pixels
  • IPS, 90Hz, 480 nits peak
This phone
41%
Avg
44%
Best
79%
This phone
41%
Avg
61%
Best
98%

Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.

  • Triple camera setup
  • 50 MP main camera
  • 1080p video recording
This phone
31%
Avg
30%
Best
49%
This phone
31%
Avg
41%
Best
98%

Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.

  • 8 MP front camera
  • 1080p selfie video
This phone
35%
Avg
38%
Best
92%
This phone
35%
Avg
55%
Best
92%

Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.

  • 5,200 mAh
  • 18W wired
This phone
50%
Avg
49%
Best
67%
This phone
50%
Avg
52%
Best
100%

Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.

General

Dimensions

165.6 x 76.2 x 8.3

Weight

190 g

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Operating System

Android 15

Colours

Obsidian Black, Blizzard White

Radio

Unspecified

Body

Obsidian Black, Blizzard White

Camera

Primary Camera Megapixels

50

Primary Camera

50 , f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.51", 0.7µm, PDAF

Primary Camera Video

1080@30fs

Second Camera

50 , f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.51", 0.7µm, PDAF

Third Camera

50 , f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.51", 0.7µm, PDAF

Primary Selfie Camera

8 , f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm

Video Resolution

1080

Selfie Video Resolution

1080@30fs

Display

Type

IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ)

Display Size

6.7

Display Resolution

720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)

Display Protection

Mohs level 5

CPU & Memory

Chipset

Helio G81

GPU

Mali-G52 MC2

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)

Memory Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Internal Storage

512GB 8GB RAM

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers

3.5mm Jack

Yes

Connectivity & Data

2G

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE

Network Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.1, A2DP, LE

USB

USB Type-C 2.0

NFC

Yes

GPS

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Battery

Battery

5200

Charging

18W wired

Other

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity