The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | A70 | 501 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.8 | 3.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| Camera | 0.9 | 2.2 |
| Connectivity | 3.9 | 5.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
itel A70, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 2 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 32 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 267 ppi
- against 203 ppi
TCL 501, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- OS Version
- 14
- against 13
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | A70 | 501 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc T603 | MediaTek Helio G36 |
| Processor Process Size | 22 nm | 12 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8322 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 239,545 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.2 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with four 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | A70 | 501 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold, Black, Green, Blue | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm Best value | 9.7 mm |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 156.5 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | — |
| Usable Surface | 84 % Best value | 78.7 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | — |
Battery
| Specification | A70 | 501 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | A70 | 501 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | — |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 500 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ Best value | 6″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px Best value | 540 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px Best value | 1,092 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 267 ppi Best value | 203 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, In-Cell Technology | IPS LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | A70 | 501 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | — |
Sensor
| Specification | A70 | 501 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer |
Software
| Specification | A70 | 501 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 14 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | A70 | 501 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | A70 | 501 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, Stereo Speakers | A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | A70 | 501 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A665L | T433D |
