TCL 505 vs TCL P80 5G

The TCL 505 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the TCL P80 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL P80 5G leads — 55/100 vs 28/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the TCL 505 has the bigger battery (5010 mAh vs 5000); the TCL P80 5G is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 193,858).

The TCL P80 5G significantly outperforms the TCL 505 by 27 points (55/100 vs 28/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

TCL 505

Performance 11
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 62
Value for money —

TCL P80 5G

Performance 55
Display 84
Camera 40
Battery 52
Portability —
Value for money 64

What makes TCL 505 better?

  • Bigger battery: 5010 vs 5000 mAh

  • Overall rating 28/100

What makes TCL P80 5G better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 193858
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1001 vs 189
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2918 vs 781
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (55/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the TCL 505 vs the TCL P80 5G, the TCL P80 5G scores 27 points higher (55/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL P80 5G leads (55/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 5G leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL P80 5G significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (55/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the TCL P80 5G significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

Specs comparison

Specification TCL 505 TCL P80 5G
Processor MediaTek Helio G36 MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite
AnTuTu 193858 879714
Geekbench Single 189 1001
Geekbench Multi 781 2918
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" OLED
Resolution 720x1600 1280x2766
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5010 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 10W —
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 400 nits —
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 168.3×76.7×8.3 mm —
Weight 190 g —
Launch price — $229

Camera comparison

TCL 505

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
30
camera

TCL P80 5G

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Display comparison

TCL 505

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display

TCL P80 5G

  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2766
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

TCL 505

  • 5010 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

TCL P80 5G

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared TCL 505 and TCL P80 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

TCL 505 MediaTek Helio G36
28/100
193858 AnTuTu
TCL P80 5G MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite
55/100 +78.0%
879714 AnTuTu

TCL P80 5G leads TCL 505 by 78.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

TCL 505

Price unknown

TCL P80 5G

$229

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the TCL P80 5G significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (55/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the TCL P80 5G significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (84/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the TCL 505 or the TCL P80 5G?

The TCL P80 5G significantly outperforms the TCL 505 by 27 points (55/100 vs 28/100).

What is the rating of the TCL 505 and the TCL P80 5G?

The TCL 505 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the TCL P80 5G — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the TCL 505 or the TCL P80 5G?

The TCL P80 5G leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the TCL 505 or the TCL P80 5G?

The TCL P80 5G leads on performance (55/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the TCL 505 over the TCL P80 5G?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the TCL P80 5G (55/100 vs 11/100).