# Well-Equipped Budget-Conscious Smartphones The TCL Plex Sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 and More By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-09-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-plex References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/tcl-plex-3-camera-mid-range-smartphone/) & [tclusa](https://www.tclusa.com/products?utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow&utm_content=GadgetFlow) The TCL Plex smartphone is a new [midrange device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/9a) for consumers who are looking for some of the latest features at a price point that is more accessible compared to flagship models from major brands. Powered by a [Qualcomm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-k32-smartphone) Snapdragon 675 processor, the smartphone has a 6.53-inch Full HD+ LCD display along with 128GB of storage space that can be expanded to 256GB via the microSD card slot. The smartphone features an iridescent rear finish that gives it visual intrigue and sets it apart from devices available from other hardware manufacturers. The TCL Plex smartphone is rounded off with an impressive [triple-camera system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscal-tiger-13) on the rear that includes lenses with 48MP, 16MP and 2MP resolution capabilities to easily handle HDR captures and beyond. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Affordable Midrange Smartphones:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop budget-friendly smartphones with midrange features to cater to price-conscious consumers. - **Expanded Storage Capacities:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create smartphones with expandable storage options to meet the growing demand for higher storage capacities. - **Multiple High-resolution Cameras:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design smartphones with multiple high-resolution cameras to offer superior photography capabilities to users. ### Who This Affects Most - **Smartphone Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Manufacture smartphones that offer a blend of advanced features and affordability. - **Consumer Electronics Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Retail budget-friendly smartphones with compelling features to target price-conscious consumers. - **Camera Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop higher-resolution camera sensors and lenses for smartphones to enhance photography capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Affordable 5G Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-k32-smartphone.md) - [Hybrid Lifestyle Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-30-xe-5g-smartphone.md) - [Accessible 5G Photography Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-30-v-5g-smartphone.md) - [Productive Stylus-Equipped Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-stylus-5g.md) - [Octa-Core Budget Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octacore-budget-smartphone.md) - [Swappable Battery Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-ion-x.md) - [Next-Gen Display Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-50-series.md) - [Paper-Like Display Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-smartphones.md) - [Blazing-Fast Connectivity Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5g-tablet.md)