Redmi K80 Pro vs TCL 501
The Redmi K80 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the TCL 501 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 14/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Redmi K80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,164 vs 193,858); the Redmi K80 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the TCL 501 doesn't; the Redmi K80 Pro is thinner (8.4mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K80 Pro
TCL 501
What makes Redmi K80 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3068164 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (45/100 vs 20/100)
What makes TCL 501 better?
- Overall rating 14/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K80 Pro vs the TCL 501, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 67 points higher (81/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the TCL 501 (45/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K80 Pro | TCL 501 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 3068164 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 540x1092 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 32 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | 156.5×74.9×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | — | |
| Launch price | $511 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
TCL 501
- Main: 5MP f/2.2
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL 501
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 540x1092
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
TCL 501
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K80 Pro and TCL 501, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Pro leads TCL 501 by 1482.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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TCL 501
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (91/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (90/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (67/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (87/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the TCL 501 (45/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K80 Pro or the TCL 501?
The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 501 by 67 points (81/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K80 Pro and the TCL 501?
The Redmi K80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the TCL 501 — 14/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K80 Pro or the TCL 501?
The Redmi K80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K80 Pro or the TCL 501?
The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K80 Pro over the TCL 501?
The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.