Infinix Zero Flip vs TCL 501
The Infinix Zero Flip (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8020, while the TCL 501 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Infinix Zero Flip leads — 60/100 vs 14/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Zero Flip has the bigger battery (4720 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Infinix Zero Flip is faster in AnTuTu (981,459 vs 193,858); the Infinix Zero Flip has NFC for contactless payments, the TCL 501 doesn't; the Infinix Zero Flip is thinner (7.6mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Zero Flip
TCL 501
What makes Infinix Zero Flip better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 981459 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 1120 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3665 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 4720 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (60/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 20/100)
What makes TCL 501 better?
- Overall rating 14/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Zero Flip vs the TCL 501, the Infinix Zero Flip scores 46 points higher (60/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Zero Flip leads (59/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero Flip leads (60/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Zero Flip leads (47/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Infinix Zero Flip significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (59/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Infinix Zero Flip significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero Flip significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (60/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Zero Flip significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (47/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix Zero Flip significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (66/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Zero Flip | TCL 501 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 981459 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1120 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3665 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2640 | 540x1092 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4720 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 70W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, XOS 14.5 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 170.4×73.4×7.6 mm | 156.5×74.9×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Zero Flip
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
TCL 501
- Main: 5MP f/2.2
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Infinix Zero Flip
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL 501
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 540x1092
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Zero Flip
- 4720 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
TCL 501
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Zero Flip and TCL 501, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Infinix Zero Flip leads TCL 501 by 406.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Infinix Zero Flip significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (59/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Infinix Zero Flip significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (81/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero Flip significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (60/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Zero Flip significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (47/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Infinix Zero Flip significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (66/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Zero Flip or the TCL 501?
The Infinix Zero Flip significantly outperforms the TCL 501 by 46 points (60/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Zero Flip and the TCL 501?
The Infinix Zero Flip has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the TCL 501 — 14/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Zero Flip or the TCL 501?
The Infinix Zero Flip leads on camera score (60/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Zero Flip or the TCL 501?
The Infinix Zero Flip leads on performance (59/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Zero Flip over the TCL 501?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Infinix Zero Flip (60/100 vs 10/100).