TCL 501 vs Vivo X500
The TCL 501 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 14/100 (a 75-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 5 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 193,858); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the TCL 501 doesn't; the Vivo X500 is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 501
Vivo X500
What makes TCL 501 better?
- Overall rating 14/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 501 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 75 points higher (89/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (96/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (50/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 501 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 540x1092 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 2 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×74.9×9.7 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
TCL 501
- Main: 5MP f/2.2
- Front: 2MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
TCL 501
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 540x1092
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 501
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 501 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads TCL 501 by 95.1% 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 X500 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (96/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (94/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (84/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (50/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 501 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the TCL 501 by 75 points (89/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the TCL 501 and the Vivo X500?
The TCL 501 has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 501 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL 501 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the TCL 501 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.