Infinix Zero 30 vs TCL 501
The Infinix Zero 30 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8020, while the TCL 501 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Zero 30 leads — 61/100 vs 14/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Zero 30 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 5 MP; the Infinix Zero 30 is faster in AnTuTu (981,459 vs 193,858); the Infinix Zero 30 has NFC for contactless payments, the TCL 501 doesn't; the Infinix Zero 30 is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Zero 30
TCL 501
What makes Infinix Zero 30 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 981459 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 1120 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3665 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 68W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 5MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (54/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 20/100)
What makes TCL 501 better?
- Overall rating 14/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Zero 30 vs the TCL 501, the Infinix Zero 30 scores 47 points higher (61/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Zero 30 leads (59/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero 30 leads (54/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Zero 30 leads (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (59/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (54/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (53/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (69/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Zero 30 | TCL 501 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 981459 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1120 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3665 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 540x1092 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 13, XOS 13 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×75.0×7.9 mm | 156.5×74.9×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Zero 30
- Main: 108MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 50MP
TCL 501
- Main: 5MP f/2.2
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Infinix Zero 30
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
TCL 501
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 540x1092
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Zero 30
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
TCL 501
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Zero 30 and TCL 501, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Infinix Zero 30 leads TCL 501 by 406.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (59/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (89/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (54/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (53/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (69/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Zero 30 or the TCL 501?
The Infinix Zero 30 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 by 47 points (61/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Zero 30 and the TCL 501?
The Infinix Zero 30 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the TCL 501 — 14/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Zero 30 or the TCL 501?
The Infinix Zero 30 leads on camera score (54/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Zero 30 or the TCL 501?
The Infinix Zero 30 leads on performance (59/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Zero 30 over the TCL 501?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Infinix Zero 30 (89/100 vs 31/100).