TCL 501 vs Vivo X300s

The TCL 501 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 14/100 (a 75-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 5 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 193,858).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the TCL 501 by 75 points (89/100 vs 14/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

TCL 501

Performance 11
Display 31
Camera 10
Battery 12
Portability 20
Value for money —

Vivo X300s

Performance 95
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 92

What makes TCL 501 better?


  • Overall rating 14/100

What makes Vivo X300s better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 193858
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 781
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 5MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better portability (42/100 vs 20/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the TCL 501 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 75 points higher (89/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (83/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the TCL 501 (42/100 vs 20/100).

Vivo X300s: The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification TCL 501 Vivo X300s
Processor MediaTek Helio G36 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 193858 3703823
Geekbench Single 189 3293
Geekbench Multi 781 10243
Display 6.0" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 540x1092 2800x1260
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 10W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 5 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 2 MP 50 MP
RAM 2GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16 / OriginOS 6
NFC no —
Dimensions 156.5×74.9×9.7 mm —
Weight — 217 g
Launch price — $723

Camera comparison

TCL 501

  • Main: 5MP f/2.2
  • Front: 2MP
10
camera

Vivo X300s

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera

Display comparison

TCL 501

  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 540x1092
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
31
display

Vivo X300s

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

TCL 501

  • 3000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery

Vivo X300s

  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery

Overall performance score

We compared TCL 501 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

TCL 501 MediaTek Helio G36
14/100
193858 AnTuTu
Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100 +94.8%
3703823 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads TCL 501 by 94.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

TCL 501

Price unknown

Vivo X300s

$723

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (95/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (94/100 vs 31/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (94/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (83/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the TCL 501 (42/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the TCL 501 or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the TCL 501 by 75 points (89/100 vs 14/100).

What is the rating of the TCL 501 and the Vivo X300s?

The TCL 501 has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the TCL 501 or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the TCL 501 or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (95/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the TCL 501 over the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.