The verdict
Your pick: TCL 505s, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity.
| Category | 505s | 503 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 4.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.1 | 2.0 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 2.3 |
| Connectivity | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 505s, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 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
- 256 GB
- against 64 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 505s | 503 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G36 | Unisoc SC9863A |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm Best value | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8322 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 64 GB |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 229 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 842 | — |
| CPU Description | — | Octa-core CPU with four 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 cores and four 1.2 GHz Cortex-A55 cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB Best value | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | 505s | 503 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey | Grey, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 76.7 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Body Height | 168.3 mm | 163.9 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 185.5 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | — | 84.6 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 505s | 503 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,010 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable | Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | 505s | 503 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 400 nits Best value | 350 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.75″ Best value | 6.6″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,612 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 260 ppi | 267 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Capacitive Touch | IPS LCD |
Sensors
| Specification | 505s | 503 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | 505s | 503 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer |
Software
| Specification | 505s | 503 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
Connectivity
| Specification | 505s | 503 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual SIM Dual Standby | 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | — | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | 505s | 503 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers Best value | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 505s | 503 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | T442M, T442A, T442J |
