TCL 501 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The TCL 501 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 14/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 5 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 193,858); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the TCL 501 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is thinner (8.6mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 501
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes TCL 501 better?
- Overall rating 14/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 501 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 61 points higher (75/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (99/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 501 (35/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 501 (38/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 501 | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 540x1092 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 2 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×74.9×9.7 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $548 |
Camera comparison
TCL 501
- Main: 5MP f/2.2
- Front: 2MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
TCL 501
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 540x1092
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 501
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 501 and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads TCL 501 by 94.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
TCL 501
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (95/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (99/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 501 (35/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (80/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 501 (38/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 501 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 by 61 points (75/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the TCL 501 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The TCL 501 has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 501 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on camera score (35/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL 501 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the TCL 501 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.