TCL 501 vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The TCL 501 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 14/100 (a 77-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 5 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 193,858); the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the TCL 501 doesn't; the Vivo X300 Ultra is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 501
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes TCL 501 better?
- Overall rating 14/100
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 5MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 501 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 77 points higher (91/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 501 (39/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 501 | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 540x1092 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 2 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×74.9×9.7 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | $950 |
Camera comparison
TCL 501
- Main: 5MP f/2.2
- Front: 2MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
TCL 501
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 540x1092
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 501
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 501 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads TCL 501 by 95.4% 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 X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (99/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (89/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (85/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 501 (39/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 501 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 by 77 points (91/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the TCL 501 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The TCL 501 has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 501 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL 501 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the TCL 501 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.