With a 48MP camera, explore more of this phone’s capability through our T-Mobile REVVL 5G review. It’s for buyers eyeing a flagship at a great price.
The T-Mobile REVVL 5G was released in September 2020. This phone aims for power customers, those who want the best of the best for a gadget. A flagship-level phone, the main selling point is its 5G support.
But that’s not all. T-Mobile REVVL 5G comes with a 6.5-inch FHD display and an impressive CPU setup. Enjoy a 2.4GHz processor with a whopping 6GB RAM.
Its battery is nothing to be ignored as well. The 4,500mAh cells ensure to power the phone for more than a day. Other parts of the phone also come in massive sizes, including the 128GB internal storage and the 48MP rear camera.
There are many more interesting perks this phone offers. Dig deeper into this T-Mobile REVVL 5G review to find out more. In the end, decide if this phone is the next gadget you’ve been dreaming about.
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Key Specs
T-Mobile REVVL 5G specifications:
- Weight: 215g
- Dimensions: 165.4 x 76.2 x 9.4mm
- OS: Android 10
- Screen size: 6.5-inch
- Resolution: 2340 x 1080
- CPU: 2.4GHz Octa-core, Qualcomm Snapdragon 765
- RAM: 6GB
- Storage: 128GB
- Battery: 4,500mAh, Non-removable
- Rear camera: 48MP + 8MP + 5MP
- Front camera: 16MP
Design
T-Mobile REVVL 5G employs a bigger phone size at the length and width of 165.4 and 76.2mm, respectively. Despite its large size, the phone manages to stay relatively slim at 9.4mm. Slightly bulkier, this width doesn’t make holding the phone uncomfortable, thanks to the rounded edges of the phone.
This device’s weight also lies on the heavy side. At 215g, you can feel it gives quite a heaviness that some would equate to being premium. Interestingly enough, T-Mobile REVVL 5G still uses plastic instead of metal.
Nonetheless, the phone still looks like a flagship one. The design also looks like one of a kind. The back cover comes in a gradient of black and red T-Mobile REVVL 5G called “Nebula black.” The whole color choice makes this phone unique and memorable.
The triple camera on the back slightly protrudes. Although the frame looks sturdy, it’s best to attach a case to it. The fingerprint reader may be hard to reach because it’s all the way up there. It’s a minor inconvenience rather than a big concern.
The display area also radiates that premium feels a flagship has. Bezels are very thin. Instead of a teardrop notch, the phone used the punch-hole design for the front camera.
Read also: T-Mobile REVVL 5G User Manual
Display
The 6.5-inch display of T-Mobile REVVL 5G is not only gigantic but also comes with a crisp quality. It’s no AMOLED screen, but the 2340 x 1080 resolution definitely doesn’t disappoint. This Full HD screen is impressive whether during day-to-day use or during a binge session.
The display is both pleasant to look at and intuitive. Colors are on the warm side, but you can adjust the RGB setting manually. Brightness is awesome, you can easily navigate the phone outdoors.
As stated previously, T-Mobile REVVL 5G’s display is surrounded by a very slim frame or bezels. The screen-to-body ratio is at 83.07 %. It’s slightly thicker on the bottom. But it means a bit of space for your hands when holding the phone in landscape.
When watching a movie full screen, the punch hole camera can feel in the way. In our opinion, it’s better than a notch. though. Our eyes are naturally drawn to a center part of the screen. So, having a punch-hole in the corner, most of the time users won’t notice it.
Camera
T-Mobile REVVL 5G’s camera comes with another sweet surprise. The rear camera boast 48MP in resolution. It’s one of the biggest resolutions you can find in the market today. Furthermore, the main camera is assisted by a secondary 8MP wide-angle camera and a 5MP macro camera. The front-facing camera, meanwhile, is a 16MP.
By itself alone, the main camera is already a beast. We are impressed with the picture quality that’s close to a DSLR camera. Everything is sharp and detailed. The camera captures objects beautifully and does not leave any details behind.
For example, the camera captures the blue sky and presents it with accurate colors. Nothing is washed out or overexposed just like we often see on a lesser quality camera. The auto-focus works smartly to determine which object is the main attraction.
Furthermore, we are more impressed with how the camera works under low light. There was no decrease in quality. The lenses capture sunset photos without noises while giving breathtakingly beautiful colors as always. Indoors, the lenses work in a similar manner.
T-Mobile REVVL 5G camera would satisfy even the most hard-to-impress photography fans out there. The second and the third camera are also interesting to tweak around. Using three of them, you can produce pro-level pictures that are worthy to print. The camera is beyond just for social media.
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- T-Mobile REVVL 4 Review: Average Performance and a Big Screen
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Storage
To assist that high-res camera, it’s not surprising to find the 128GB internal storage on T-Mobile REVVL 5G. Large resolution means a big file size. Therefore, the phone has to make sure users aren’t running out of space too soon. The ample space also allows for more apps to be installed on this device.
Despite its big internal storage, this phone still offers an external storage option. You can add an SD card if 128GB is not enough for you. The maximum allowed capacity is 256GB. Combined, you can have almost half a terabyte of storage space on your phone. It’s like carrying a mini PC in your pocket.
Performance
T-Mobile REVVL 5G runs on a 2.4GHz Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 765. If you aren’t impressed yet with the high clock rate, let us introduce the RAM. This phone runs on 6GB RAM on top of the 5G-capable CPU.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 boasts both best-in-class performance and connectivity. It’s also deemed to be power efficient. The built-in AI support is what helps the phone capture high-quality photos. It helps with the post-processing after a picture is taken.
As a result, T-Mobile REVVL 5G is a phone for both day-to-day performance and more high-demand activities. We noticed no lag even when frenzy-swapping apps and opening a lot of these apps in the background. The phone also keeps up with gaming, video editing, and HD streaming with ease.
For entertainment, this phone comes with a loud stereo speaker for maximum enjoyment. To protect the device from intruders, users can either activate the fingerprint lock or use the face unlock. We like the fingerprint better because it’s slightly faster.
As for the software, T-Mobile REVVL 5G runs on a largely unmodified Android 10. The UI is clean and without many clutters, unlike we’ve seen in other brands. The dark default theme is also more comfortable to look at.
We have some small complaints about the Android on this phone. For one, it lacks a native Gallery app. You need to use Google Photos, which not every user likes. For an upper mid-range phone, there’s also no indication that it will receive a software update in the future.
Overall, our T-Mobile REVVL 5G review on performance is positive. The phone gets the job done with some more bonuses. Just in case you’re wondering about sensors on this phone, T-Mobile REVVL 5G provides Accelerometer, Ambient Light, and Proximity sensor. It’s also compatible with hearing aid devices.
Connectivity
Like its name has indicated, this smartphone is a 5G-capable device. The 5G support allows you to get a fast connection in places where it’s available. With 5G turned on, download speed can easily reach more than 100 Mbps.
Even if 5G isn’t available in your area yet, you still can consider buying it for the future. The phone won’t be obsolete soon due to this 5G capability. Meanwhile, you can use 4G LTE and it’s still quite fast.
Aside from mobile data, Wi-Fi is equally fast when you stream movies and music. It’s significantly more battery-friendly as well. Another wireless feature included here is Bluetooth. The phone has its latest version, Bluetooth v.5. You can pair your favorite phone accessories with it.
Other than that, T-Mobile REVVL 5G also has NFC to support contactless mobile payment. It’s another feature expected in a pro phone. This phone uses a USB Type-C port for data transfer and charging. GPS is also available for location finding.
Battery
As for the battery, T-Mobile REVVL 5G still delights us up to this point. Consumers will enjoy long-lasting phone usage thanks to the 4,500mAh battery. This capacity manages to get you all day of social media apps, calls, and video streaming. Standby time is 20 days while talk time is 32 hours. One thing to note, though, the battery life decreases when 5G is turned on.
The battery is a non-removable one that also comes with quick charging. On top of that, it supports wireless reverse charging so you can use the phone as a power bank for other devices. Charging time is quick and won’t take a lot of time until the battery is full.
Is the T-Mobile REVVL 5G a good phone?
This device is a great product. Our T-Mobile REVVL 5G review is mostly positive for a reason. The phone is a 5G phone so it’s future-proof. So far, it’s one of the most affordable 5G phones offered by T-Mobile. Its specifications in other areas are also above average. As we mentioned earlier, buyers will get a massive size of everything, from the display to battery capacity.
If there’s one drawback, it’s the price that’s not budget-friendly. This phone is being sold at $400. T-Mobile REVVL 5G is for pro users who are willing to spend more in exchange of great value. If you think it’s a good investment and you can afford it, we recommend this product. Because when compared to other flagships, especially from renowned brands, $400 is actually on the cheap side.
Otherwise, if the price is the only thing between you and this product, we recommend mid-range phones. They are cheaper but still provide good specs. One of the options is this phone’s more affordable sibling, T-Mobile REVVL 4 Plus.
T-Mobile REVVL 5G Pros
- Flagship quality
- 5G support
- Great performance
- Incredible camera
T-Mobile REVVL 5G Cons
- Size can feel too big
- Some native apps are unavailable
- Decreasing battery life on 5G
- Expensive price
