TCL 501 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The TCL 501 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 14/100 (a 74-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 5 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 193,858); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the TCL 501 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 501
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes TCL 501 better?
- Overall rating 14/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 5MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 501 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 74 points higher (88/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (97/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the TCL 501 (40/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 501 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 540x1092 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 2 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×74.9×9.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
TCL 501
- Main: 5MP f/2.2
- Front: 2MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
TCL 501
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 540x1092
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 501
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 501 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads TCL 501 by 94.7% 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 Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (97/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (81/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (90/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the TCL 501 (40/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 501 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the TCL 501 by 74 points (88/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the TCL 501 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The TCL 501 has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 501 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL 501 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the TCL 501 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.