TCL 501 vs TCL K70
The TCL 501 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the TCL K70 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL K70 leads — 43/100 vs 14/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the TCL K70 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 5 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL K70 is faster in AnTuTu (575,630 vs 193,858); the TCL K70 has NFC for contactless payments, the TCL 501 doesn't; the TCL K70 is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 501
TCL K70
What makes TCL 501 better?
- Overall rating 14/100
What makes TCL K70 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 575630 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 727 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2014 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (44/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 501 vs the TCL K70, the TCL K70 scores 29 points higher (43/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 leads (44/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL K70 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL K70 leads (48/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (44/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the TCL 501 (55/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the TCL 501 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL K70 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (48/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (62/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 501 | TCL K70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 540x1092 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 2 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 750 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×74.9×9.7 mm | 167.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $149 |
Camera comparison
TCL 501
- Main: 5MP f/2.2
- Front: 2MP
TCL K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
TCL 501
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 540x1092
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
TCL K70
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 501
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL K70
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 501 and TCL K70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL K70 leads TCL 501 by 66.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
TCL 501
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (44/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the TCL 501 (55/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the TCL 501 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL K70 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (48/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (62/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 501 or the TCL K70?
The TCL K70 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 by 29 points (43/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the TCL 501 and the TCL K70?
The TCL 501 has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the TCL K70 — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 501 or the TCL K70?
The TCL K70 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL 501 or the TCL K70?
The TCL K70 leads on performance (44/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the TCL 501 over the TCL K70?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the TCL K70 (62/100 vs 20/100).