TCL presented several teams at CES 2022, but the one that arouses the most curiosity is its latest folding. Internally called the “Chicago project”, this promises to be one of the brand’s most relevant products.
It is a shell-shaped device, which inherits the appearance of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip. Its mission is to democratize access to this type of technology, however, commercialization values ​​have not yet been advanced.
TCL wants to democratize access to folding smartphones
When we look at the folding segment we are used to seeing devices with values ​​above € 1000, some even exceed € 2000. With the Chicago project, TCL is committed to making this technology accessible to more users.
The main difference between the folding TCL and its main competitors is the processor used. This model will launch with the Snapdragon 765G, a mid-range SoC that equipped many mid-ranges in 2020 and 2021.
In comparison, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 launched with the Snapdragon 888 processor, the top Android chip in 2021. That is, TCL has saved a lot of money choosing this processor for almost two years.
Other specifications for this product include an internal display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels. Details such as the diagonal of this panel and its refresh rate have not yet been made public.
On the outside there is a small 1.1-inch screen, like the original Galaxy Z Flip. This will serve to read some notifications and other essential information without having to open the smartphone.
As for its cameras, this foldable device is equipped with a 48 MP sensor and a 16 MP one. For selfies, this foldable smartphone has a 44MP lens.
It is also important to note that when folded there will be almost no space between its halves. This approach should leave a smaller crease in the display of this foldable, filling a widely noted flaw in any foldable gear.
TCL held a small demonstration of this product at CES 2022, reiterating that it is just a project, with no commercialization commitment. We will be awaiting more details about this new folding smartphone.