Smartphone novelty: Telekom presents smartphone: The most important thing about "TPhone"

The year 2023 started with numerous new things and changes for consumers. From March, for example, a gas and electricity price brake should apply and protect many citizens from extreme energy prices. In addition, since January 1, the citizen’s income has the same as before Hartz 4 system superseded. Numerous unemployed people in Germany are now getting more money. There is also a lot going on in the technology sector. The 5G expansion is progressing nationwide and more and more well-known smartphone manufacturers are equipping their devices with the new mobile radio technology.

Telekom presents T Phone and T Phone Pro: smartphones from 219 euros and with 5G technology

Deutsche Telekom has also jumped on the bandwagon and presented two smartphones from its own production on Tuesday. In contrast to the iPhone, which has a similar name, the telecom targeting the market for entry-level devices with their T-Phone devices. There are currently a lot of smartphones from Asian companies romping around on it. Telekom is planning to dock here and offer customers an alternative with their T-Phone. The entry-level model from Telekom is available from 219 euros – the Pro version starts at 269 euros.

Both models have as cellular standard 5G on board and, according to Telekom, offer a great all-round package at a fair price. Torsten Brodt, Head of Mobile Communications and Convergence at Telekom Deutschland, says: “The 5G network plays an important role in our country’s digital future. It must therefore be accessible to everyone.” That’s why the T Phone and T Phone Pro smartphones were developed and equipped with the new mobile technology. According to a statement by Telekom, the two new smartphones are based on devices from the in-house US brand “Revvl”.

T Phone and T Phone Pro from Telekom: From the processor to the camera – the equipment

Telekom has “Revvl” in common with Google developed. The German mobile communications group praises the two new smartphones with brisk technology and high-quality workmanship. The heart of both T-branded models is a robust and reliable 2.2 GHz octa-core processor of the MediaTek Dimensity 700 type. The equipment also includes an IPS LCD display with HD+ and a camera with 50 megapixels. The two models differ primarily in the display size. The most important features:

Telekom offers sustainable ones to match the two smartphones phone cases – “These consist of flaxseed granules and are 100 percent compostable,” the company promises. The covers are available in different colors for 29.95 euros each. Smartphones and cases can be bought in all Telekom shops and online. According to reports, however, Telekom is coming onto the market with its two smartphones at a difficult time.

Telekom presents T-Phones in difficult times: This makes sales difficult

Sales figures for smartphones have been falling for several years – especially among the smaller providers. According to calculations by the renowned market research company Canalys, global sales shrank by a good 17 percent in the final quarter of last year. The two market leaders Samsung and Apple can continue to do well sales figures score. Smaller providers are finding it increasingly difficult. The next few weeks will show whether Telekom will succeed in gaining a foothold in the affordable smartphone segment.

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