TCL 60 SE

Manufacturer: TCL

The TCL 60 SE is a mid-range smartphone built around a 6.7-inch LCD IPS panel running at a 90Hz refresh rate, offering a reasonably large canvas for everyday media and browsing. It carries a 5200 mAh battery with 18W fast charging support and ships with a charger included, making battery longevity one of its more prominent practical traits. The device measures 8.2 mm in thickness and weighs 190 g, with an IP54 rating confirming a degree of protection against dust and water splashing. It runs Android 15 out of the box and supports dual SIM operation alongside an external memory slot for expanded storage.

Under the hood, the TCL 60 SE is powered by the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, a 12 nm chipset with an octa-core configuration running at up to 2 GHz, paired with 8 GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 512 GB of internal storage via eMMC 5.1. The main camera system uses a dual-lens arrangement with a 50 MP primary sensor and a 5 MP secondary, with features including phase-detection autofocus, HDR mode, and slow-motion video recording up to 1080p at 30 fps. Connectivity is handled through Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, and GPS with Galileo support, though 5G is not included. The 720 x 1600 px resolution translates to a pixel density of 262 ppi, and audio is served by stereo speakers alongside a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Pros

The 5200 mAh battery with 18W fast charging and an included charger provides substantial capacity for extended use without needing to hunt for a separate accessory
512 GB of internal storage paired with an external memory slot gives considerable room for apps, media, and files without forcing difficult trade-offs
IP54 water resistance adds a practical layer of protection against splashes and dust in everyday situations
The dual-lens rear camera supports phase-detection autofocus, continuous autofocus during recording, HDR mode, slow-motion video, and a range of manual controls including ISO, exposure, focus, and white balance
Stereo speakers and a 3.5 mm headphone jack together offer flexible audio output options without requiring adapters
NFC, Bluetooth 5.1, dual SIM support, and GPS with Galileo coverage make for a well-rounded connectivity package

Cons

The 720 x 1600 px resolution on a 6.7-inch screen yields only 262 ppi, which results in a noticeably lower pixel density for a display of this size
5G is not supported, limiting the device to LTE cellular speeds
Wireless charging is absent, so the battery can only be replenished via the USB-C cable
The display lacks HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support, as well as branded damage-resistant glass, reducing resilience and contrast range for media consumption
A gyroscope and compass are not included, which limits orientation-dependent apps and navigation use cases
The rear camera has no optical image stabilization and no optical zoom, which can affect sharpness in handheld or distant shots

Who is this for?

The TCL 60 SE suits users who prioritize battery endurance and storage capacity in their daily routine, given its 5200 mAh cell, 18W fast charging, 512 GB of internal memory, and an external memory slot for further expansion. The IP54 rating and dual SIM support make it a practical choice for people who need a phone that can handle light exposure to the elements while managing both personal and work lines on a single device. Those who enjoy a wide range of manual camera controls — including adjustable ISO, exposure, focus, and white balance — alongside slow-motion recording and phase-detection autofocus will find the rear camera system accommodating for casual photography. The 6.7-inch touchscreen with a 90Hz refresh rate, stereo speakers, 3.5 mm jack, and NFC also make it a reasonable fit for everyday media consumption and contactless payments.

Who is this NOT for?

Users who demand sharp, detailed visuals will find the 720 x 1600 px resolution and 262 ppi pixel density limiting on a screen as large as 6.7 inches, making the device a poor fit for those who regularly consume high-definition content or read fine text. The absence of 5G connectivity rules it out for anyone relying on next-generation mobile speeds, while the lack of a gyroscope and compass makes it unsuitable for users who depend on augmented reality applications or turn-by-turn navigation with full sensor support. Photographers seeking high-quality results in challenging conditions will be constrained by the lack of optical image stabilization and the absence of RAW shooting, and videographers will find the HDR10 recording omission and 1080p ceiling restrictive. The device is equally ill-suited to users who expect wireless charging as a standard convenience.

Design:

water resistance	Water resistant
weight	190 g
thickness	8.2 mm
width	76.2 mm
height	165.6 mm
volume	103.473504 cm³
Ingress Protection (IP) rating	IP54
has a rugged build	✕
can be folded	✕

The TCL 60 SE has a conventional, non-folding form factor standing 165.6 mm tall, 76.2 mm wide, and 8.2 mm thick, with a total volume of approximately 103.47 cm³ and a weight of 190 g. It carries an IP54 rating, meaning it offers protection against dust ingress and water splashing from any direction, though it does not feature a fully rugged build.

Display:

Display type	LCD, IPS
screen size	6.7"
pixel density	262 ppi
resolution	720 x 1600 px
refresh rate	90Hz
has branded damage-resistant glass	✕
supports HDR10	✕
supports HDR10+	✕
Always-On Display	✕
supports Dolby Vision	✕
Has a secondary screen	✕
has a touch screen	✓

The TCL 60 SE features a 6.7-inch LCD IPS touchscreen with a resolution of 720 x 1600 px and a pixel density of 262 ppi, paired with a 90Hz refresh rate for smoother on-screen motion. The display does not include branded damage-resistant glass, and it lacks support for HDR10, HDR10+, or Dolby Vision, nor does it offer an Always-On Display mode or a secondary screen.

Performance:

internal storage	512GB
RAM	8GB
Chipset (SoC) name	MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
GPU name	Mali G52 MP2
CPU speed	2 x 2 & 6 x 1.8 GHz
Geekbench 6 result (multi)	1391
Geekbench 6 result (single)	420
Geekbench 5 result (multi)	1300
Geekbench 5 result (single)	350
Has integrated LTE	✓
RAM speed	1800 MHz
semiconductor size	12 nm
Supports 64-bit	✓
DirectX version	DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics	✓
OpenGL version	3.2
OpenGL ES version	3.2
Uses big.LITTLE technology	✓
CPU threads	8 threads
Has TrustZone	✓
maximum memory bandwidth	13.41 GB/s
OpenCL version	2
memory channels	2
L2 cache	0.3 MB
eMMC version	5.1
maximum memory amount	8GB
GPU execution units	2
GPU turbo	950 MHz
number of transistors	5500 million
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	5W
DDR memory version	4
shading units	32
turbo clock speed	2GHz
L3 cache	1 MB

The TCL 60 SE is powered by the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, a 12 nm chipset with an octa-core CPU arranged in a big.LITTLE configuration — two cores clocked at 2 GHz and six at 1.8 GHz, with a turbo ceiling of 2 GHz across 8 threads and a TDP of 5W. It is paired with 8 GB of LPDDR4 RAM running at 1800 MHz across two memory channels, delivering a maximum memory bandwidth of 13.41 GB/s, alongside 512 GB of eMMC 5.1 internal storage. Graphics are handled by the Mali G52 MP2 GPU, which features 2 execution units, 32 shading units, and a turbo clock of 950 MHz, with support for DirectX 12, OpenGL 3.2, OpenGL ES 3.2, and OpenCL 2. The chip also integrates LTE, TrustZone security, and 64-bit support, and houses approximately 5,500 million transistors, with an L2 cache of 0.3 MB and an L3 cache of 1 MB. Geekbench 6 scores sit at 420 single-core and 1,391 multi-core, while Geekbench 5 results are 350 and 1,300 respectively.

Cameras:

megapixels (main camera)	50 & 5 MP
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera	✓
megapixels (front camera)	8MP
has built-in optical image stabilization	✕
video recording (main camera)	1080 x 30 fps
Has a dual-tone LED flash	✕
number of flash LEDs	1
has a BSI sensor	✕
has a CMOS sensor	✓
has continuous autofocus when recording movies	✓
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos	✓
supports slow-motion video recording	✓
has a built-in HDR mode	✓
has manual exposure	✓
has a flash	✓
optical zoom	0x
has manual ISO	✓
has a serial shot mode	✓
has manual focus	✓
has a front camera	✓
Has laser autofocus	✕
Shoots 360° panorama	✕
has manual white balance	✓
shoots raw	✕
has touch autofocus	✓
has manual shutter speed	✕
can create panoramas in-camera	✓
wide aperture (front camera)	2f
Has a front-facing LED flash	✕
has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) front camera	✕
supports HDR10 recording	✕
supports Dolby Vision recording	✕
has a front-facing camera under the display	✕
Has a RGB LED flash	✕
has 3D photo/video recording capabilities	✕

The TCL 60 SE uses a dual-lens rear camera system combining a 50 MP primary sensor and a 5 MP secondary, both built on CMOS technology without a back-illuminated sensor. Autofocus options include phase-detection and touch autofocus as well as continuous autofocus during video recording, though laser autofocus is absent, and there is no optical image stabilization or optical zoom. Video capture tops out at 1080p at 30 fps, with slow-motion recording supported but no HDR10 or Dolby Vision recording available. Manual controls extend to exposure, ISO, focus, and white balance, while burst mode and in-camera panorama are also on hand; manual shutter speed and RAW shooting are not supported. A single LED flash is present on the rear — not dual-tone or RGB — while the front camera offers 8 MP resolution at an f/2 aperture without a front-facing flash, a secondary lens, or an under-display placement.

Operating system:

Android version	Android 15
has clipboard warnings	✓
has location privacy options	✓
has camera/microphone privacy options	✓
has Mail Privacy Protection	✕
has theme customization	✓
can block app tracking	✓
blocks cross-site tracking	✕
has on-device machine learning	✓
has notification permissions	✓
has media picker	✓
Can play games while they download	✓
has dark mode	✓
has Wi-Fi password sharing	✕
has battery health check	✓
has an extra dim mode	✓
has focus modes	✕
has dynamic theming	✓
can offload apps	✓
Has customizable notifications	✓
has Live Text	✓
has full-page screenshots	✓
supports split screen	✓
gets direct OS updates	✕
has PiP	✓
Can be used as a PC	✕
Has sharing intents	✓
has a child lock	✓
Supports widgets	✓
Is free and open source	✓
Has offline voice recognition	✓
has voice commands	✓
Tracks the current position of a mobile device	✓
is a multi-user system	✓
has Quick Start	✕

The TCL 60 SE runs Android 15 as a free and open-source operating system and supports multiple user accounts alongside device tracking and offline voice recognition with full voice command functionality. On the privacy side, it offers clipboard warnings, location privacy controls, and camera and microphone access management, along with the ability to block app tracking; however, Mail Privacy Protection and cross-site tracking blocking are not available. Customization options include dynamic theming, theme customization, dark mode, and an extra dim mode, while productivity is supported through split-screen multitasking, Picture-in-Picture, widgets, scrolling screenshots, a media picker, sharing intents, and the ability to play games while they download. Notification handling is flexible, with both notification permissions and customizable notifications on offer, and app offloading is also supported. Battery health checking and a child lock round out the feature set, though focus modes, Wi-Fi password sharing, Quick Start, and direct OS vendor updates are not included, nor can the device function as a PC.

Battery:

battery power	5200 mAh
has wireless charging	✕
Supports fast charging	✓
charging speed	18W
comes with a charger	✓
has a removable battery	✕
has a battery level indicator	✓
has a rechargeable battery	✓

The TCL 60 SE houses a 5200 mAh rechargeable, non-removable battery with a visible battery level indicator. It supports 18W fast charging and ships with a charger included in the box, though wireless charging is not available.

Audio:

has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack	✓
has stereo speakers	✓
has aptX	✕
has LDAC	✕
has aptX HD	✕
has aptX Adaptive	✕
has aptX Lossless	✕

The TCL 60 SE includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack and stereo speakers for wired listening and built-in audio output. On the wireless audio side, none of the high-quality Bluetooth codecs — aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, or LDAC — are supported.

Connectivity & Features:

has 5G support	✕
Wi-Fi version	Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
SIM cards	2 SIM
Bluetooth version	5.1
has an external memory slot	✓
Has USB Type-C	✓
USB version	2
has NFC	✓
download speed	300 MBits/s
upload speed	100 MBits/s
Has a fingerprint scanner	✓
has emergency SOS via satellite	✕
has crash detection	✕
is DLNA-certified	✕
has a gyroscope	✕
supports ANT+	✕
Has a heart rate monitor	✕
has GPS	✓
has a compass	✕
supports Wi-Fi	✓
Has an infrared sensor	✕
has an accelerometer	✓
has a cellular module	✓
Has a barometer	✕
has an HDMI output	✕
Uses 3D facial recognition	✕
Has an iris scanner	✕
Stylus included	✕
supports Galileo	✓
Has motion tracking	✕
Has optical tracking	✕
Has a built-in projector	✕

The TCL 60 SE supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.1, and NFC, while 5G is not available — cellular connectivity is present but limited to LTE and below, with download speeds of up to 300 Mbit/s and upload speeds of up to 100 Mbit/s. It accommodates two SIM cards and includes an external memory slot for expandable storage, alongside a USB Type-C port running on USB 2.0. Location is handled through GPS with Galileo support, and an accelerometer is on board, though a gyroscope, compass, and barometer are all absent. Biometric security comes via a fingerprint scanner, while 3D facial recognition and an iris scanner are not included. Features such as DLNA certification, HDMI output, infrared sensor, heart rate monitor, ANT+, satellite SOS, crash detection, motion and optical tracking, and a built-in projector are likewise not part of the specification.

Miscellaneous:

has a video light	✓
Has sapphire glass display	✕
Has a curved display	✕
Has an e-paper display	✓

The TCL 60 SE includes a video light and features an e-paper display, while its screen is flat rather than curved and does not use sapphire glass.

Final Verdict

The TCL 60 SE is a large-screen Android 15 smartphone that positions itself around practicality and endurance, with its 5200 mAh battery, 512 GB of internal storage, and IP54-rated build forming a dependable core for users with straightforward daily needs. The dual-lens rear camera's range of manual controls, the inclusion of NFC, dual SIM support, stereo speakers, and a 3.5 mm jack add genuine utility without overreaching, while the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra handles everyday tasks within its intended scope. That said, the HD-only display resolution, the absence of 5G, optical image stabilization, and wireless charging are real constraints that narrow its appeal for more demanding users. Taken as a whole, the TCL 60 SE is best understood as a device built for reliability and convenience in everyday scenarios rather than pushing technical boundaries — a reasonable fit for those whose priorities align with its strengths.