TCL 501

Name: TCL 501
Brand: TCL

TCL · 2024 19.09.2026 · updated 19.09.2026

TCL 501 overview: rating 14/100, MediaTek Helio G36 chipset, 5 MP camera, 3000 mAh battery. Price unknown.

MediaTek Helio G36

3000 mAh

5 MP

Faster than 5% of smartphones in AnTuTu

Specifications

Processor	MediaTek Helio G36
Display	6.0" IPS LCD, 540x1092, 60Hz
RAM	2GB
Storage	32GB
Battery	3000 mAh · ≈5.6 hrs of active use*
Charging	10W / No wireless charging
OS	Android 14
Dimensions	156.5 × 74.9 × 9.7 mm
Weight	—
NFC	no

* battery life is an estimated figure based on capacity, display, and chipset — not a lab measurement.

Cameras

Main	5MP f/2.2
Front	2MP

Benchmarks

AnTuTu 193858

Geekbench Single 189

Geekbench Multi 781

Based on AnTuTu results, TCL 501 is faster than 5% of smartphones in our database. This device is from the entry-level segment.

Performance

Overview and verdict

The TCL 501 combines entry-level phone-level performance with a basic camera and a compact battery. The overall MobileRank rating is 14/100 (entry-level phone, 2024). The MediaTek Helio G36 chipset scores 193,858 in AnTuTu (rated 11/100). Battery capacity is 3000 mAh, charging up to 10W (battery score: 12/100).

Pros

Current 2024 model

Cons

Limited performance for demanding games
Modest camera capabilities
Small battery (3000 mAh)
Slow charging (10W)
No wireless charging

Best for: The TCL 501 has no pronounced profile: its best category is display (31/100), its weakest camera (10/100).

Frequently asked questions

What processor does the TCL 501 have?

The TCL 501 runs on the MediaTek Helio G36 chipset. It scores 193,858 points in AnTuTu.

What is the TCL 501's rating?

The TCL 501 scores 14 out of 100 in the MobileRank rating. Categories: performance 11/100, camera 10/100, battery 12/100, display 31/100, portability 20/100.

What battery does the TCL 501 have?

The TCL 501 has a 3000 mAh battery with 10W charging. Battery score: 12/100.

Is the TCL 501 worth buying?

The TCL 501 has no pronounced profile: its best category is display (31/100), its weakest camera (10/100). Overall rating — 14/100 (entry-level phone).

MobileRank rating

Device profile

Category scores

Performance 11

Display 31

Camera 10

Battery 12

Portability 20

Value for money —

The score is built from the five categories below (weights are in the methodology); 100% of the weight is known. Value for money is computed separately and is not part of the overall score. The price is unknown, so value for money is not computed. How the rating works →