TCL 501 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The TCL 501 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 14/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 5 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 193,858); the Xiaomi 18 Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the TCL 501 doesn't; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 501
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes TCL 501 better?
- Overall rating 14/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 5MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 501 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 72 points higher (86/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (99/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (79/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (85/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (75/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (64/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 501 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 540x1092 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 2 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×74.9×9.7 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
TCL 501
- Main: 5MP f/2.2
- Front: 2MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
TCL 501
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 540x1092
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 501
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 501 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads TCL 501 by 96.3% 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 18 Fold significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (99/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (79/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (85/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (75/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (64/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 501 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the TCL 501 by 72 points (86/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the TCL 501 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The TCL 501 has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 501 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL 501 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the TCL 501 over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.