TCL 501 vs Vivo X Fold6
The TCL 501 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 14/100 (a 74-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 5 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,455,738 vs 193,858); the Vivo X Fold6 has NFC for contactless payments, the TCL 501 doesn't; the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 501
Vivo X Fold6
What makes TCL 501 better?
- Overall rating 14/100
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3455738 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 5MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 501 vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 74 points higher (88/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (82/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (100/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 501 | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 3455738 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 540x1092 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 2 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×74.9×9.7 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | $1900 |
Camera comparison
TCL 501
- Main: 5MP f/2.2
- Front: 2MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
TCL 501
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 540x1092
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 501
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 501 and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads TCL 501 by 94.4% 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 Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (95/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (81/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (82/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (100/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 501 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 by 74 points (88/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the TCL 501 and the Vivo X Fold6?
The TCL 501 has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 501 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL 501 or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the TCL 501 over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.