Redmi A2+ vs TCL 501
The Redmi A2+ (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the TCL 501 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A2+ leads — 21/100 vs 14/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A2+ has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 5 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A2+
TCL 501
What makes Redmi A2+ better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 8MP vs 5MP
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (32/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 20/100)
What makes TCL 501 better?
- Overall rating 14/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi A2+ vs the TCL 501, the Redmi A2+ scores 7 points higher (21/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A2+ leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 11/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi A2+ and the TCL 501 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi A2+ significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A2+ significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (52/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi A2+ | TCL 501 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 540x1092 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | 156.5×74.9×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | — | |
| Launch price | $85 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi A2+
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
TCL 501
- Main: 5MP f/2.2
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Redmi A2+
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
TCL 501
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 540x1092
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi A2+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL 501
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi A2+ and TCL 501, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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TCL 501
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 11/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi A2+ and the TCL 501 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A2+ significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (43/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A2+ significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (52/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A2+ or the TCL 501?
The Redmi A2+ edges out the TCL 501 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi A2+ and the TCL 501?
The Redmi A2+ has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the TCL 501 — 14/100.
Should you choose the Redmi A2+ over the TCL 501?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Redmi A2+ (52/100 vs 20/100).