TCL 501

TCL 501 is an not released in india smartphone that comes with a 6-inch IPS LCD display, 5MP primary camera, and is powered by the Helio G36 processor. It features 3000mAh battery and 5W charging. This phone is launched in China but not available in India yet.

Market status:Not Released in India

Launched On: 26 Feb 2024

China

Launched Price in China₹24,999

Processor

MediaTek Helio G36

IMG GE8320

Display

6" (60Hz)

QHD+ IPS LCD
SDR

Battery

3000mAh (Lithium Polymer)

5Watt (wired)

Rear Camera

5MP (Wide-angle)

No Stabilization

1080p@30fps

RAM/Storage

2GB (LPDDR4X)

32GB (eMMC 5.1)

Front Camera

2MP

720p@30fps

Design

Plastic (Back)
Plastic Frame (Side)

Android (TCL UI)

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This product has not been released in India, and all information is based on the China launch.

This phone's software support window has officially closed. It's still usable, but don't expect fresh updates or features

TCL 501 Alternative Comparisons

VS TCL 501 ₹24,999	Redmi A2 Plus (4GB + 128GB) ₹12,499	Redmi A2 (4GB + 64GB) ₹7,499	Redmi A2 (2GB + 64GB) ₹8,990	Poco C51 ₹7,999
Better for Display	Indian Market Match	Indian Market Match	Indian Market Match	Indian Market Match
Launch Date 26 Feb 2024	Launch Date 19 May 2023	Launch Date 19 Mar 2023	Launch Date 19 Mar 2023	Launch Date 07 Apr 2023
MediaTek Helio G36	MediaTek Helio G36	MediaTek Helio G36	MediaTek Helio G36	MediaTek Helio G36
6", IPS LCD, 60Hz	6.52", IPS LCD, 60Hz	6.52", IPS LCD, 60Hz	6.52", IPS LCD, 60Hz	6.52", IPS LCD, 60Hz
5MP/2MP (Front)	8MP+0.08MP/5MP (Front)	8MP+0.08MP/5MP (Front)	8MP+0.08MP/5MP (Front)	8MP+0.08MP/5MP (Front)
3000mAh, 5W	5000mAh, 10W	5000mAh, 10W	5000mAh, 10W	5000mAh, 10W
2GB + 32GB	4GB + 128GB	4GB + 64GB	2GB + 64GB	2GB + 64GB
TCL UI, Android 14	Redmi MIUI, Android Go 12	Redmi MIUI, Android Go 13, 2 year(s) of OS Update	Redmi MIUI, Android Go 13, 2 year(s) of OS Update	Poco MIUI, Android Go 13

TCL 501 Timeline

Feb 28, 2024

TCL 501 becomes available for purchase shortly after launch through retail and online platforms, offering Android 14 Go Edition, Helio G36 chipset, 2GB RAM, 32GB storage, and launch purchase bundles.

TCL 501 Full Specifications

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General

Box ContentsPhone, 5W Charger, Type-C Cable, Case, Headset
ColorsPrime Black, Glacial Blue
LaunchFebruary 26, 2024
AvailabilityFebruary 28, 2024
Launch CountryChina
Launch Price₹24,999

Display

Type
- Display TypeIPS LCD
- Refresh Rate60 Hz
- Playback QualitySDR
- LTPO SupportNo
- LTPS SupportNo
- Anti Reflection CoatingNo
Size
- Display Size6 inches
- Area92.3 cm²
- Screen to Body Ratio89.1
- Display Form FactorFlat Display
Resolution
- Display ResolutionQHD+
- Resolution Width540 pixels
- Resolution Height1092 pixels
- Aspect Ratio18:9
- Pixel Density203 ppi
- Contrast Ratio1000:1
- Colour GamutNTSC
- Color Gamut Range70 %
- Display Bit Rate8-bit
- Typical Brightness400 nits

Body

Dimensions156.48 x 74.88 x 9.65 mm
Weight178.5 grams
FrontGlass
BackPlastic
SidePlastic Frame
PortsUSB Type-C, 3.5mm Headphone Jack
SpeakerLoudspeaker, No Tuning

Processor

Chipset
- Chipset ManufacturerMediaTek
- ChipsetHelio G36
- Fabrication Size12 nm
- Co-Processor-
CPU
- Number of CoresOcta-core
- Clock Speed4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
- Cooling System-
- Overclocked ProcessorNo
GPUIMG GE8320

Benchmarking

System Performance

AnTuTu 0

Main Camera

Main Camera
- Main Camera #1 Megapixel5 MP
- Main Camera #1 Lens TypeWide-angle
- Main Camera #1 Aperturef/2.2
- Main Camera #1 Field of View76 degree
- Main Camera #1 Sensor Size1/5"
- Main Camera #1 Pixel Size1.12 µm
Features
- Camera StabilizationNo Stabilization
- Auto Focus TypeFixed Focus
- Dynamic Video Recording SupportSDR recording
- Dedicated Imaging ChipNo Chip
- Lens EnhancementsNo enhancement
- Slow Motion RecordingNo slomo
- FeaturesLED Flash
Video
- Video Recording1080p@30fps
- Log Video Recording SupportNo

Operating System

Operating SystemAndroid 14, TCL UI
Software Updates2 year(s) of Security updates

Selfie Camera

Front Camera
- Front Camera #1 Megapixel2 MP
- Front Camera #1 Aperturef/2.8
- Front Camera #1 Field of View61.4
- Front Camera #1 Sensor Size1/5"
- Front Camera #1 Pixel Size1.12 µm
Features
- Auto Focus TypeFixed Focus
- FeaturesFace unlock
Video
- Video Recording720p@30fps
- HDR Recording SupportSDR recording
- Video Features720p@30fps

Battery

Capacity3000 mAh, Lithium Polymer (Non-removable)
Charging
- Charging Speed Wired5 W
- Wireless Charging SupportNo
- Reverse Wireless Charging SupportNo
- Reverse Wired Charging SupportNo
- Bypass Charging SupportNo