The verdict
Your pick: TCL 505, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity.
| Category | 503 | 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.5 | 5.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.0 | 3.2 |
| Camera | 2.3 | 4.2 |
| Connectivity | 4.0 | 5.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 505, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 503 | 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Helio G36 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 12 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8322 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 cores and four 1.2 GHz Cortex-A55 cores | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 2.2 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.6 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | 503 | 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Blue | Blue, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Body Height | 163.9 mm | 168.3 mm |
| Weight | 185.5 g Best value | 190 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.6 % | 85.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | — |
Battery
| Specification | 503 | 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,010 mAh Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | 503 | 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 350 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 |
| Display Features | IPS LCD | IPS LCD, 90Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | 503 | 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 503 | 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer |
Software
| Specification | 503 | 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
Connectivity
| Specification | 503 | 505 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Single 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 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 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, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | 503 | 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | 503 | 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | T442M, T442A, T442J | T509K, T509A |
