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SpecificationsTCL K70
Announced 3 February 2026 · Checked 20 October 2026
The TCL K70 was announced in February 2026. It has a 6.8-inch 120 Hz display, the Helio G100 chipset, a 5200 mAh battery with 18 W wired charging and a 50 MP main camera. It is reported to run Android 16 at launch. Model codes: T522A, T523SP, T523V.
- Display
- 6.8″120 Hz
- Chipset
- Helio G1006 nm
- Battery
- 5200 mAh18 W wired
- Main camera
- 50 MP
- Memory
- 12 GB · 128 GB
- Weight
- 190 g167.7 × 79.1 × 8.3 mm
Model code
What stands outKey facts from the table below, each with its source
DisplayOfficial
6.8″
120 Hz · 720 × 1570
ChipsetOfficial
Helio G100
Android 16 at launch
BatteryOfficial
5200 mAh
18 W wired
CameraOfficial
50 MP main
8 MP front
Full specifications
SourcePublic infoOfficial
| Announced | 3 February 2026 | Public info |
|---|
| Size | 6.8 inches | Official |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | HD+ 120 Hz | Official |
| Resolution | 720 × 1570 pixels (~256 ppi) | Public info |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo 6nm Chipset | Official |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Public info |
| RAM | 12 GB | Official |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 128 GB | Official |
| Card slot | microSDXC | Official |
| Cameras | 50 MP AI hybrid camera | Official |
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| Camera | 8 MP front camera | Official |
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| Capacity | 5200 mAh | Official |
|---|---|---|
| Wired charging | 18 W | Official |
| Wireless charging | Not published |
| Network | 4G / 3G / 2G | Public info |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless | Multi-functional NFC | Official |
| NFC | Yes | Official |
| Ports | USB Type-C 2.0 | Public info |
| Height | 167.7 mm | Public info |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 79.1 mm | Public info |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | Public info |
| Weight | 190 g | Public info |
| Protection | IP64 | Official |
| Colours | Space Grey | Public info |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Proximity | Public info |
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| Speakers | Stereo speakers | Public info |
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| Codes | T522A, T523SP, T523V | Public info |
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Variants and model codes
Model codes
| Model code | Covers | Sold as | Firmware |
|---|---|---|---|
| T522A | 12 GB + 128 GB | TCL K70, TCL K70 4G | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| T523SP | 12 GB + 128 GB | TCL K70, TCL K70 4G | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
| T523V | 12 GB + 128 GB | TCL K70, TCL K70 4G | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
Memory versions
| Version | RAM | Storage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 GB + 128 GB | 4 GB | 128 GB | Public info |
| 12 GB + 128 GB | 12 GB | 128 GB | Official |
Software support
| Software at launch | Android 16 |
|---|---|
| Update promise | Not published by the maker |
| Firmware | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
Quick answers
Is the TCL K70 waterproof?
It is rated IP64 for dust and water resistance.
Does the TCL K70 support 5G?
No, it is a 4G phone.
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Sources and changes
- Google: Google Play certified-device list: TCL K70; TCL K70 4G (opens in a new tab) · checked 20 October 2026
- Verified against: TCL official specification page (opens in a new tab) · checked 20 October 2026
- Cross-checked with: GSMArena (independent cross-check) (opens in a new tab) · checked 20 October 2026
- 2026-10-18 · Page created from the sources listed above.
- 2026-10-20 · Updated after a re-check of the sources.
- 2026-10-28 · New photos.