TCL 501 vs TCL 505
The TCL 501 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the TCL 505 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL 505 leads — 28/100 vs 14/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the TCL 505 has the bigger battery (5010 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 5 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL 505 has NFC for contactless payments, the TCL 501 doesn't; the TCL 505 is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 501
TCL 505
What makes TCL 501 better?
- Overall rating 14/100
What makes TCL 505 better?
- Bigger battery: 5010 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (43/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 501 vs the TCL 505, the TCL 505 scores 14 points higher (28/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 505 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL 505 leads (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 11/100. In the "display" category, the TCL 505 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 505 notably outperforms the TCL 501 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL 505 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 505 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (62/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 501 | TCL 505 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 540x1092 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5010 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 2 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 400 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×74.9×9.7 mm | 168.3×76.7×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
TCL 501
- Main: 5MP f/2.2
- Front: 2MP
TCL 505
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
TCL 501
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 540x1092
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
TCL 505
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 501
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL 505
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 501 and TCL 505, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 11/100.
display
In the "display" category, the TCL 505 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL 505 notably outperforms the TCL 501 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL 505 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (43/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 505 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (62/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 501 or the TCL 505?
The TCL 505 is noticeably better than the TCL 501 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the TCL 501 and the TCL 505?
The TCL 501 has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the TCL 505 — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 501 or the TCL 505?
The TCL 505 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the TCL 501 over the TCL 505?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the TCL 505 (62/100 vs 20/100).