TCL 505 vs TCL P80 Ultra
The TCL 505 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the TCL P80 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL P80 Ultra leads — 62/100 vs 28/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the TCL P80 Ultra has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5010); the TCL P80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,099,769 vs 193,858).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 505
TCL P80 Ultra
What makes TCL 505 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 197g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 58/100)
What makes TCL P80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1099769 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5010 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 505 vs the TCL P80 Ultra, the TCL P80 Ultra scores 34 points higher (62/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL P80 Ultra leads (59/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 Ultra leads (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL P80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (59/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the TCL P80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 505 and the TCL P80 Ultra are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 505 | TCL P80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 1099769 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5010 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×76.7×8.3 mm | 163.3×77.7×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
TCL 505
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
TCL P80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
TCL 505
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL P80 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 505
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
TCL P80 Ultra
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 505 and TCL P80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL P80 Ultra leads TCL 505 by 82.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL P80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (59/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL P80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (61/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 505 and the TCL P80 Ultra are nearly equal (62/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 505 or the TCL P80 Ultra?
The TCL P80 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 505 by 34 points (62/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the TCL 505 and the TCL P80 Ultra?
The TCL 505 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the TCL P80 Ultra — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 505 or the TCL P80 Ultra?
The TCL P80 Ultra leads on camera score (61/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL 505 or the TCL P80 Ultra?
The TCL P80 Ultra leads on performance (59/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the TCL 505 over the TCL P80 Ultra?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the TCL P80 Ultra (59/100 vs 11/100).