The verdict
Your pick: TCL 605, ahead on Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | 50 LE | 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 4.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.5 | 3.9 |
| Camera | 2.0 | 4.2 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 5.4 |
| Battery & charging | 3.8 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 50 LE, if you care about…
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
- against GSM, HSPA, LTE
TCL 605, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,200 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 64 GB
- Body Thickness
- 8.3 mm
- against 9 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 50 LE | 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Helio G81 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | 50 LE | 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey | Black, White, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Body Height | 164.5 mm | 165.6 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 190 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.4 % | 85.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP54 |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | B |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
| Drop Test Count | — | 180 |
Battery
| Specification | 50 LE | 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,200 mAh Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging |
| Battery Endurance | — | 49 h 7 min |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | 50 LE | 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 480 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ | 6.7″ 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 | 262 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | 90Hz, IPS LCD, Capacitive Touch | Mohs Level 5, IPS LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | 50 LE | 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 50 LE | 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer |
Software
| Specification | 50 LE | 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 15 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | 50 LE | 605 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| 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 | 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 B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, NFC | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,770 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 1,250 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | 50 LE | 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | 50 LE | 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | T510SP | T517D |
