The verdict
Your pick: TCL 505, ahead on Design & display and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | 505s | 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.7 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.0 | 2.9 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.0 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.2 | 5.2 |
Which one is for you?
TCL 505s, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 505s | 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Helio G36 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 229 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 842 | — |
| CPU Description | — | 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 |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | 505s | 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey | Blue, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 76.7 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Body Height | 168.3 mm | 168.3 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 190 g |
| Usable Surface | — | 85.2 % |
Battery
| Specification | 505s | 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,010 mAh | 5,010 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 | 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 400 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.75″ | 6.75″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 260 ppi | 260 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Capacitive Touch | IPS LCD, 90Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | 505s | 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 505s | 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer |
Software
| Specification | 505s | 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
Connectivity
| Specification | 505s | 505 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | — | A2DP, LE |
| 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, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | 505s | 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | 505s | 505 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | T509K, T509A |
