Phone
TCL 501
- Brand
- TCL
- Release date
- 2024
- Screen size
- 6 ″
- Chip
- MediaTek Helio G36 MT6765X
- Memory
- 2 GB
- Storage
- 32 GB
30 Weak
The UnboxingTN Verdict
out of 100
The TCL 501 offers Android 14 and practical connectivity, but its modest battery, basic camera, and limited hardware constrain everyday use.
What is good
- Android 14 provides a modern software foundation.
- USB-C 2.0 with OTG supports practical accessories.
- 4G and Wi-Fi 5 cover everyday wireless connectivity.
What is not
- The 3000 mAh battery is modest for sustained use.
- The Helio G36 and 2 GB RAM constrain multitasking.
- The 5 MP wide camera delivers basic results.
How the score breaks down
- Performance 22
- Camera 37
- Display 25
- Battery 9
- Connectivity 50
- Build 53
- Software 34
Specifications
Performance
- Chip
- MediaTek Helio G36 MT6765X
- Chip maker
- MediaTek
- Graphics
- IMG PowerVR GE8320
- Operating system
- Android
- System version
- 14
Memory and storage
- Memory
- 2 GB
- Storage
- 32 GB
- 64 GB
Display
- Screen size
- 6 ″
- Resolution
- 540 × 1,092
- Panel type
- IPS TFT
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Pixel density
- 203 ppi
Battery
- Battery
- 3,000 mAh
Cameras
- Cameras
- wide · 5 MP
Connectivity
- Mobile network
- 4G
- Wi-Fi
- WiFi 5
- Bluetooth
- 5.1
- USB
- 2.0 OTG Type-C
Design
- Weight
- 178.5 g
- Height
- 156.48 mm
- Width
- 74.88 mm
- Thickness
- 9.65 mm
- Colours
- Prime Black Glacial Blue
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