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TCL Plex 128GB/6GB (Black or White) $249 (Was $499) + Bonus Bluetooth Headphones (Valued at $69) @ JB Hi-Fi

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TCL Plex 128GB/6GB (Black or White) $249 (Was $499) + Bonus Bluetooth Headphones (Valued at $69) @ JB Hi-Fi
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hamza23 on 12/02/2020 - 19:42 jbhifi.com.au (14250 clicks)
Last edited 15/02/2020 - 15:11 by 1 other user

Edit 13/2 6pm: Sold out online, phone your local store as some stock is still around (limited).

TCL Plex 128GB has gone half price, a full $150 less than last months deal.

Click & Collect or $4.99 Delivery

Looks like really good value for this price.

Premium 6.53" HD+ Display
Qualcomm SDM675 Snapdragon 675
6GB RAM
128GB storage
Triple Rear Cameras
24MP Selfie Camera
3820mAh Battery & Quickcharge 3.0

Bonus Headphones!
Purchase the TCL Plex 128GB (Obsidian Black) and get a pair of TCL MTRO200BT Wireless Bluetooth Headphones valued at $69!

Edit 12/2 1130pm: Stock levels have quick diminished, only a few stores with stock left, however still available for delivery with an expected delivery of 2 weeks or so "Arrives on or before Friday 28th February with tracking if you buy today.".

Edit 13/2 6pm: Sold out online, phone your local store as some stock is still around (limited).

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  • proteous on 14/02/2020 - 17:17

    Just purchased one from jb hifi sunny coast for my son and they said no headphones as they had run out, still had the phones, so bought the phone, so are they right in saying their are no headphones etc, or is it a con by the store.

    • first in line on 14/02/2020 - 17:36

      they ran out. Also missed out

    • behindmyego on 14/02/2020 - 18:00

      they have to give you one as advertised. you can call their head office maybe and claim one? i wouldnt let it go tbh

      • samehada on 14/02/2020 - 18:04

        I think it comes as a bundle and some batch doesn't comes with headphone. Let me know if you get any luck getting the headphone. I also bought one without the headphone.

      • maxdestructo574 on 14/02/2020 - 19:36
        +2

        The promo text on the original listing plainly said while stocks last. There's no promise there

        • behindmyego on 16/02/2020 - 21:18

          While the phone stock lasts. Not the headphones. It is a bundle and has to come together.

          • bulldoglikeapproach on 17/02/2020 - 22:08

            @behindmyego: You're definitely wrong on this. It's clearly stocks of the headphones, not the phone.

            • behindmyego on 20/02/2020 - 15:37

              @bulldoglikeapproach: Yea but when you look at the advertising on their website, it says bonus headphones. So either you get one with your purchase or you can literally report them for false advertising. That's why they have to give you one trust me :)

    • prxy on 14/02/2020 - 18:50

      I was told there are two type one bundled with headphones and one without.

      Keep looking around you may find the bundled one never know your luck.

      Can always return the one you bought if you end up finding one.

    • katrodiyar on 14/02/2020 - 21:46

      May be they have seperated the headphone for themselves. Otherwise headphone and mobile both are packed in separate boxes but wrapped in one plastic.

  • mlburnian on 14/02/2020 - 17:18

    Listing expired

  • first in line on 14/02/2020 - 17:29

    Hey guys, does anyone know how to remove the TCL watermark that appears in every photo you've taken?

    • tlai on 14/02/2020 - 17:34
      +1

      Go into the settings.. Click more then the gear

      • first in line on 14/02/2020 - 17:51

        Can't find it. Went to the setting and there is nothing on More then the gear. Can you be more specific?

        • tlai on 14/02/2020 - 18:14
          +1

          Top left of more is a gear. Click on it then go watermark.

          • first in line on 14/02/2020 - 18:25
            +1

            @tlai: Found it. I thought you mean the phone setting. It was in the camera app setting

  • JaeTee on 14/02/2020 - 18:29
    +1

    I have an online order put on hold (obsidian black) after i called around and found stock at:

    1 X Thomastown, VIC (white) - no headset and on hold for me
    1 X JB Home Preston, VIC (black) - no headset and on on hold for me
    1 X Brunswick, VIC (black) - i got this one

    PM me if anyone wants my online order and happy for someone else to take my hold units as i no longer need them.

    Hope this helps others wanting a unit in VIC…

    • jnbluv2h on 14/02/2020 - 20:49
      -1

      Hi may I please have one if you still have any left? I'd prefer the white one but others will do too! Thanks

  • hitman48 on 14/02/2020 - 18:37

    1 black left at Ocean keys WA , as of now

  • prxy on 14/02/2020 - 18:44
    +2

    Thanx heaps OP the very nice girl at my local JB is getting one brought in from another store and includes headphones. Would give this deal 10 up-votes if i could!

    Very happy :-)

  • sskanth999 on 14/02/2020 - 18:53

    If we don't get headphones and if we ask JB HiFi, do they give us any discount as a goodwill?

  • Captain Irrelevant on 14/02/2020 - 20:15

    As of the timing of this post, either the deal is finished, or JB have taken it down, as the product profile on JB's site has been taken down (404). This is also the case for the white one, and the phone is not short-listing when searching for it.

    • superforever on 14/02/2020 - 20:30
      +1

      JB's site has been taken down (404)

      Happened not long ago and came back when they have stock back.

  • donnot on 14/02/2020 - 21:08

    Anyone not able to connect theirs to WiFi (before and after updating)? Managed to get it to connect to my hotspot and Telstra Air, but doesn't like my home hotspot on either 2.4 or 5GHz (saying "saved"). Have a Telstra Smart Modem 2.

    EDIT: Had to change WiFi settings on my router from WPA2 PSK to WPA+WPA2 PSK as I saw in the Whirlpool thread for this phone here.

    • PLA74 on 15/02/2020 - 08:22

      I updated to V1.0.1.A.C.6 and no issues on both 2.4/5ghz wifi. Not a telstra smart modem 2 device though.

  • PLA74 on 15/02/2020 - 08:21

    Hi, anyone managed to install Android 10 update? According to online searching it's been released but I'm unable to update.

    Currently updated to V1.0.1.A.C.6 (Android 9).

    https://www.gsmarena.com/tcl_plexs_android_10_update_starts_…

    v2.0.2B.A.G seems to be latest (Android 10).

    Thanks!

  • Low Punt on 15/02/2020 - 08:29

    Just started playing with mine. Is there a description somewhere of the bloatware apps and what they are for?
    Why can't I uninstall Netflix?
    Is there any reason why phones have google images/vids/music but the phone also has a gallery, music etc apps? Which do ppl use?
    Many thanks

    • MasterScythe on 15/02/2020 - 10:37

      Netflix is probably marked as a system app.

      Even if you cant uninstall it you can probably 'disable' it from the apps menu, which will remove the icon.

      As for music, gallery, etc apps?

      I like "simple mobile tools" simple gallery, simple music, etc.

      Thats a very big question to ask, everyones gonna have their own app preferences.

    • [Deactivated] on 15/02/2020 - 11:01

      generally, the google supplied apps for photos/music/etc will rely on your google account's cloud storage, whereas the vendor supplied gallery, music etc will store and play directly from the phone storage.

  • Low Punt on 15/02/2020 - 11:37

    Does the call recording function work as the icon is present but you can't click it?

    • MondaySleeper on 15/02/2020 - 17:10

      No, I think it has been disabled for Australia.

  • psyren89 on 15/02/2020 - 13:42

    Went back to the store to get the headphones, was messed about by the manager saying only the white ones had them bundled.

    In other news, there is still stock in white at Whitfords, WA.

    • hitman48 on 15/02/2020 - 14:16

      got a black one bundled with headphones at ocean keys

      • psyren89 on 15/02/2020 - 16:48

        Could you please post a photo of the bundle for me to use if I need to argue with my store?

      • sskanth999 on 15/02/2020 - 21:36

        Do we need to ask them for headphones when we go for pickup or they just give it by default as I forgot to take screenshot of the free headphones before or after buying the phone.

        • samehada on 15/02/2020 - 21:42

          It depends on your luck, some doesn't come with the headphone as bundle.

        • bargainfinder on 15/02/2020 - 23:46

          Pick mine up this afternoon for my brother. No head phone but i did not care much as this was my 6th store attempt to get the phone

          • sskanth999 on 16/02/2020 - 03:35

            @bargainfinder: The store I ordered was out of stock so the customer representative told me she has arranged from another store so I am not sure whether I will get headphones or not but I will try my luck when I go for pickup.

      • katrodiyar on 16/02/2020 - 00:19

        I bought black with bundle too…

  • tlai on 15/02/2020 - 15:04

    Anyone finding the phone warms up a bit even with normal use?

    • minksta on 16/02/2020 - 11:30

      After how long, on what brightness setting, in the plastic case?, Doing what, just browsing or games? Some warmth is normal but dependant on many factors. Not being flippant just interested to know.

      • tlai on 16/02/2020 - 19:10

        Auto brightness in the plastic case. Basically just browsing. Maybe need to find a app to see CPU usage or something.

    • [Deactivated] on 16/02/2020 - 19:12

      getting warm while charging

  • gstfree on 15/02/2020 - 15:55

    No stock at Broadmeadows VIC 3047.

  • AsSeenOnTv on 15/02/2020 - 16:13
    -1

    So these were listed on eBay for $600+ but now there seems to be some for $399. Bringing the market price down and pocketing $250…Nice work whoever you are.

  • FriendlyTassieTiger on 15/02/2020 - 23:13

    Picked one of these up for the oldest teenager here, who seems to be very happy with it so far. Thank you the the deal OP!

  • Low Punt on 16/02/2020 - 08:05

    Has anyone been able to log into the TCL+ APP? I'm having zero luck.

    • beezlebub9 on 16/02/2020 - 10:08

      pm not working

      • Adthr33 on 16/02/2020 - 11:19

        Gumtree listing Perth

        • sinners007 on 16/02/2020 - 13:49
          +2

          Incredible - a decent human selling it for face value.
          As opposed to the 5 other clowns on GT trying to resell them for $350-$400. Good luck with that.

  • prxy on 16/02/2020 - 14:11

    Anyone know what's the deal with not being able to skip connecting to the internet (WiFi) in the setup stage on first use (not FRP) with this phone?

    Used only android phones mainly Samsung and always been able to skip this step.

    Setup a few A20's and A30's with Android 9 so can't be an OS requirement.

    Is it common on Chinese android phones? Do Xiaomi etc also have this restriction?

    I've also setup a couple of new Lenovo M10 android 9 tablets before new year as well that let you skip this step and I know Lenovo is a well known Chinese brand.

    Any thoughts?

  • FreddyMerc on 16/02/2020 - 17:03
    +1

    There's still stock at Moore Park (NSW) apparently. Also showing one at Chatswood Chase. Just picked one up from Hornsby didn't ask if there were still more.

    • first in line on 16/02/2020 - 17:15

      Did you get the bonus headphone?

  • ZackyD on 16/02/2020 - 17:32
    +6

    If anyone wants a brand new & sealed Obsidian Black version, I haven't opened mine as I bought a spare.

    You can have it at the same price I paid. Obviously if you need me to deliver I'll charge a nominal fee to cover my time and petrol.

    Sydney Ozbargain users only

    • first in line on 16/02/2020 - 19:19
      +6

      Good on you for not marking it up.

    • dtxau on 10/04/2020 - 23:42

      Is this still available? I want to be scammed by you.

  • [Deactivated] on 16/02/2020 - 18:08

    I just purchased one for another family member, no bluetooth headphones (but wired earbuds are in the box). I asked for the $237 price (as no BT headphones) at JB HiFi Blacktown, not sure if they have more.

  • superforever on 16/02/2020 - 21:28

    Just ported from old phone to the TCL. I have boost mobile and have both VoLTE and VoWiFi, I may have asked boost before and wasn't working on my LG G6 before.

  • superforever on 17/02/2020 - 09:35

    Anyone found how to set number in icon notification? Now only a red dot.

  • FreddyMerc on 17/02/2020 - 11:43

    Must say, great phone, still impressed coming from an S8

  • he88388 on 17/02/2020 - 11:43
    +3

    I switched from a brand new A20 to this TCL plex and its so much quicker to use and the clarity of the screen is amazing.
    I don't have to stress when I am using GPS now as the Plex is so much quicker locking onto satallites within 1 to 2 seconds.
    The A20 is so slow in GPS mode and sometimes it will not work at all.

  • iampoor on 17/02/2020 - 13:50

    Great deal, wife just collected it from the post office, shipped from Melbourne Central for $4.90.

    Headphone was shipped with it but apparently it is super ugly?

    Can't wait to play with it when I get back.

    • maxdestructo574 on 17/02/2020 - 15:05
      +2

      Just received mine too, if you got the white phone like I did then your headphones will be this odd beige grey colour. For me I'll just use them in the office where everyone already knows that I'm serially uncool anyway

  • shellshocked on 17/02/2020 - 14:06
    +2

    There is a Gcam port for the Xiaomi that works on the TCL Plex. It's way better at most photos than the stock camera app. If you go to:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr633b27qC4 , there is a comparison between the stock camera app and Gcam with a download link.

    • treebytheriver on 17/02/2020 - 14:29

      Hmmm, should I trust an APK loaded from a random Youtube video in Spanish?
      How can you check it is legit?

      • shellshocked on 17/02/2020 - 14:30
        +1

        Up to you. I scanned it with AV on the PC before downloading it to the phone, which also has an AV. They are also speaking Portuguese not Spanish.

      • tlai on 17/02/2020 - 14:35
        +1

        I have tried it and it does seem to work. Colours are different to the stock app. Yellow orange tones in the stock app vs more blue tones in gcam from my experience. Don't think it can entirely replace the stock app though as it doesn't have all the features i.e. slow mode etc.

        • navegante88 on 18/02/2020 - 11:48

          I've noticed the gcam colours are really washed out, looks like most photos (of people) look like they have some filter to it. However, details are much better than the stock. Hopefully the update will be able to improve the stock camera.

          • superforever on 18/02/2020 - 22:34

            @navegante88: Did you try change saturation in gcam?

            • shellshocked on 19/02/2020 - 07:06
              +1

              @superforever: I find that this port of Gcam seems to work best so far on the TCL Plex.

              https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/dev…

              • tlai on 19/02/2020 - 10:51

                @shellshocked: The newest version? MGC_7.3.017_Parrot043-v1.apk (Parrot043, 2020-01-25, beta, changelog)?

              • tlai on 19/02/2020 - 10:57

                @shellshocked: MGC_7.3.017_Parrot043-v1.apk (Parrot043, 2020-01-25, beta, changelog) didn't install but

                MGC_7.2.014_Parrot043-v3.apk (Parrot043, 2020-01-17, configs, changelog)

                seems to work ok for me - and it's a newer version the spanish version.

                Edit did some testing and the MGC_7.2.014 seems to get a lot of noise using the portrait mode with the front facing camera for some reason. Don't have the same issue with GC_RN7P_6.2.030_V1FINAL. Will do further testing later.

                What does BW stand for? (nevermind it's black and white).

            • navegante88 on 19/02/2020 - 15:08

              @superforever: how do you change that?

              • tlai on 19/02/2020 - 15:11

                @navegante88: The GC_RN7P_6.2.030_V1FINAL version you go into more->settings ->saturation adjustments (under construction) then change the numbers.

                • navegante88 on 19/02/2020 - 15:56

                  @tlai: Thanks so much for that! I have yet to test it on portrait mode but hopefully it'll be the difference I was looking for!

    • navegante88 on 17/02/2020 - 21:26

      Thanks for that! Portrait mode is a shocker with the stock app. Gcam seems to have a more artificial look though… I'll keep using both apps.

  • navegante88 on 17/02/2020 - 16:48
    +5

    I have played around with the phone since Thursday and very happy with the results. I came from a Sharp Aquos S2

    Didn't receive headphones and still haven't heard from JB about it.

    • Phone size - Quite a big and heavy phone, with my small hands, unable to comfortably use it with one hand. Case is provided however gets scratched up very easily.

    • Phone performance - For my needs, it is very very quick and snappy.

    • User Interface - Generally a very clean interface however, I feel the notifications don't work very consistently. Sometimes I will be on a whatsapp chat and if I turn off the screen directly from the chat and get a new message, it doesn't notify me at all ( no noise / no notification on the lock screen / no vibration). Vibration is also relatively weak. I usually have a phone on my desk and can't hear or feel the vibration (possibly due to the case?)

    • Picture Quality - I am very happy with the picture quality and have taken really good images (especially during the day). The super night mode has also produces fantastic results. Portrait mode poor and so are indoor low light shots.

    • Video Quality - Very bad image stabilisation. I don't have very steady hands and it really showed in my video (probably because I had also just finished doing some whipper snipping). I do enjoy the slowmo videos and timelapse though.

    • Screen quality - exceptional screen quality

    What I don't like about the phone:

    • No LED notification light and no "always on"feature on the lock screen, so you have no idea about notifications unless you physically touch the phone
    • Supposedly it doesn't suppport HD movies on Netflix and Disney +, but with such an awesome screen, it doesn't make sense why it can't play better quality videos.
    • Speaker quality isn't the greatest.
    • Notification issues I mentioned above (inconsistent)

    However, for $250, I am super happy and love it.

    • tlai on 17/02/2020 - 17:46
      +1

      I came from a aquos s2 as well! Whatsapp front facing camera is especially bad… Hopefully the Android 10 improves things or allows me to disable the beauty feature.

      • navegante88 on 17/02/2020 - 20:26

        Represent! Aquos was a great phone but it was really showing its age especially the camera department. I'll keep it as a backup.

    • noshopping on 18/02/2020 - 05:19
      +1

      Try installing glimpse notification app, that fixed my issue (on another phone brand)

      • navegante88 on 18/02/2020 - 07:39

        Cheers, I'll have a look

    • samehada on 18/02/2020 - 08:37

      I also had S2, 4G RAM is not enough and the eMMC storage is much slower compared to UFS2.1, it's like HDD vs SSD.

  • behindmyego on 17/02/2020 - 18:10

    i ordered it when i first saw the deal on wednesday and am living in sydney metro area. i still havent received the order :/

    and oh, i paid $7.99 for express shipping :/

    • jakentta on 18/02/2020 - 12:34

      I also ordered straight away on Wednesdsay the 12th, currently order status shows unfullfilled. I contacted them yesterday and was told "through the checkout process you were advised the expected delivery date for your order is on or before 03/03/2020". Can't remember seeing that, but what can you do.

  • ZackyD on 17/02/2020 - 18:40
    +3

    So I've noticed that on the JB Commerical site which I have access to it's gone up to $499

    It's possible that if there are any other stores that still have stock they'll have their price revised to this figure too.

    On a side note, I bought this intially as a backup phone or one to take to festivals or places where I might damage/lose my mobile

    Using a $1199 Oppo Reno 10x Zoom as my daily driver I am utterly shocked at how well this phone performs. Whilst my Reno has a top of the line Snapdragon 855 processor this TCL seems to run very nicely.

    Whilst it's true that my Oppo is a better phone, is it $700 better when compaired to the TCL at its RRP of $499? Not at all.

    I would have been happy at that price.

    But at $249 it's absolutely ridiculous that you can get this level of performance for the price. Deal of 2020 by far and it will be hard to top.

    Also shows that top of the line flagship phones from Samsung, LG, Huawei ect are simply overkill for 90% or mobile phone users.

    Benchmarks will show you results that might not even be relevant to your real world usage. I'm in my early 30's and consider my self a tech head but after reviewing what I use my phone for, I'd be happy to settle for the mid tier phones which this TCL is classified as.

  • Pcspecs on 17/02/2020 - 23:28

    I rang jbhifi asking about this as my online order didn't come with one. The person said that they talked to the online team and apparently they are planning to order more headphones and ship to those who didn't get them.

    • first in line on 18/02/2020 - 06:30

      Did they take your details down? How will they find out who didn't get them?

      • Pcspecs on 18/02/2020 - 22:06

        I'm assuming it applies to online orders only. And I assume they know which ones got sent without the headphones. She said if I don't hear anything back in a week just ring the store again.

  • samehada on 18/02/2020 - 12:18
    +1

    crap, JBhifi set the price back to $499 now. I got the phone transferred to the shop but won't get it at this price.

  • behindmyego on 19/02/2020 - 10:57

    Got mine yesterday. Came with headphones as well. If you're an iPhone user, it's not the best phone but other than that it's good. But I can't find the email app on the phone :/

  • sskanth999 on 20/02/2020 - 14:45

    I just went and picked up my phone and it didn't come with headphones. The sales guy checked with their manager and she said that the headset deal is like while stock lost and they didn't give me any discount or didnt told me that they will give later. They told me that it will come as a bundle and they won't sell TCL headphones separately to give one.If it doesn't come then they can't do anything apart from refund.

    Hope JB HiFi guys don't take them for themselves and sell only phones to us.

    Does any one used the head phobes and how good is the quality of headphones is?

    • behindmyego on 20/02/2020 - 15:39

      I have used it. It looks and feels very cheap. Very light weight tho. Sound not bad but not loud enough. I also have ausdom m06 that I bought from another deal here. I'd give ausdom m06 9/10 and the TCL one 4/10. So if yours didn't come with the headphones, you're not missing a lot 😃

      • superforever on 20/02/2020 - 16:37

        I prefer my SoundPEATS and I won't wear the TCL outside with the big "TCL" on it XD

        So if yours didn't come with the headphones, you're not missing a lot 😃

    • montorola on 20/02/2020 - 18:44

      If you really want it, contact head to office. I heard they will deliver to your address when they get stock

      • sskanth999 on 20/02/2020 - 20:09

        Will try to call them tomorrow. Is it their standard customer care number or is their any special number to contact head office.

        • montorola on 20/02/2020 - 20:16

          Not sure mate, or just email them and see how it goes.

          • sskanth999 on 20/02/2020 - 21:05
            +1

            @montorola: I raised a request to JB HiFi customer care and waiting for their reply

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