TCL 505 vs TCL K70
The TCL 505 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the TCL K70 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL K70 leads — 43/100 vs 28/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the TCL K70 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5010); the TCL K70 is faster in AnTuTu (575,630 vs 193,858).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 505
TCL K70
What makes TCL 505 better?
- Overall rating 28/100
What makes TCL K70 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 575630 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 727 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2014 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5010 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (44/100 vs 11/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 505 vs the TCL K70, the TCL K70 scores 15 points higher (43/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 leads (44/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (44/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 62/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 505 | TCL K70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5010 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×76.7×8.3 mm | 167.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $149 |
Camera comparison
TCL 505
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
TCL K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
TCL 505
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL K70
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 505
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL K70
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 505 and TCL K70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL K70 leads TCL 505 by 66.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
TCL 505
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performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL K70 significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (44/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 62/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 505 or the TCL K70?
The TCL K70 is noticeably better than the TCL 505 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the TCL 505 and the TCL K70?
The TCL 505 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the TCL K70 — 43/100.
Which is more powerful: the TCL 505 or the TCL K70?
The TCL K70 leads on performance (44/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the TCL 505 over the TCL K70?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the TCL K70 (44/100 vs 11/100).