The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 50 LE | 505s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 4.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.5 | 4.1 |
| Camera | 2.0 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Battery & charging | 3.8 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 50 LE, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
- against GSM, LTE
- Max. download speed
- 2,770 Mbps
- against 300 Mbps
TCL 505s, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,010 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 64 GB
- Body Thickness
- 8.3 mm
- against 9 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 50 LE | 505s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Helio G36 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 229 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 842 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz | — |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | 50 LE | 505s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey | Grey |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.4 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Body Height | 164.5 mm | 168.3 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 190 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.4 % | — |
Battery
| Specification | 50 LE | 505s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,010 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | — | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | 50 LE | 505s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ | 6.75″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 267 ppi Best value | 260 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | 90Hz, IPS LCD, Capacitive Touch | Capacitive Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | 50 LE | 505s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 50 LE | 505s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 50 LE | 505s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
Connectivity
| Specification | 50 LE | 505s |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B66 | — |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | — |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, NFC | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,770 Mbps Best value | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,250 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 50 LE | 505s |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | 50 LE | 505s |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | T510SP | — |
