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2 GB / 32 GB / Latin America · Launched April 2024
Overview
NeoScore
2.9
#5613 of 6247
- Design & display
- 3.6
- Performance & hardware
- 2.4
- Camera
- 2.2
- Connectivity
- 5.0
- Battery & charging
- 2.2
Strengths
- Storage is expandable.
Weak points
- Its 203 ppi pixel density is among the lowest of phones launched around the same time.
- Its 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage are among the lowest figures of phones launched around the same time.
- The rear camera's 5 MP resolution is among the lowest of phones launched around the same time.
- Display
- 6″IPS LCD540 × 1,092 px
- Design
- 74.9 mm156.5 mm9.7 mm
- Performance
- MediaTek Helio G36Octa-Core2 GB RAM32 GB
- Battery
- 3,000 mAh10 W
- Cameras
- 5 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 2 Mpx · f/2.8
- Network
- 4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 14
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Editorial report
TCL 501 2 GB / 32 GB / Latin America technical sheet
The TCL 501 suits anyone looking for a basic Android 14 phone with Dual Nano-SIM, provided they can accept a display, camera, and battery among the weakest of phones launched around the same time. Its connectivity is also worse than most. The overall NeoScore is 2.9 out of 10.
The 6-inch IPS LCD display has 203 ppi, among the lowest pixel densities of phones from its time; its 78.7% screen-to-body ratio is also worse than most. The MediaTek Helio G36 comes with 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage, both among the lowest capacities of phones launched around the same time. Storage is expandable, and the operating system is Android 14.
The rear camera has 5 MP resolution, among the weakest figures of its time, while the front camera is 2 MP. The 3,000 mAh battery and 10 W charging are also among the lowest figures. Connections include Dual Nano-SIM, USB Type-C, Bluetooth 5.1, and Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac. Navigation includes GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou. Taken as a whole, connectivity is worse than that of most phones launched around the same time.
In short, the TCL 501 is for buyers prioritizing Android 14, two SIM cards, and expandable storage in a simple phone. Its low pixel density, limited memory, 5 MP rear camera, and 3,000 mAh battery are the main drawbacks. An overall NeoScore of 2.9 places it among the weakest phones of its time.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
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Selected variant
2 GB / 32 GB / Latin America
Design & display
3.6
- Display Technology IPS LCD
- 5.0
- Display Pixel Density 203 ppi
- 2.1
- Display Features IPS LCD
- 0.0
- Usable Surface 78.7 %
- 6.1
- Body Thickness 9.7 mm
- 5.3
Performance & hardware
2.4
- RAM Capacity 2 GB
- 1.0
- Storage Type eMMC 5.1
- 2.0
- Processor Process Size 12 nm
- 3.7
- Maximum Storage Capacity 32 GB
- 1.1
- Maximum CPU Clock 2.2 GHz
- 4.9
Camera
2.2
- Aperture f/2.2
- 6.0
- Resolution 5 Mpx
- 1.0
- Camera Features LED Flash
- 0.0
Connectivity
5.0
- Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C
- 1.0
- 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, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
- 6.5
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- 5.0
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1
- 6.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
- 7.5
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM
- 7.5
Battery & charging
2.2
- Battery Capacity 3,000 mAh
- 3.5
- Fast Charge Power 10 W
- 2.0
- Battery Features Fast Charging
- 0.0
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- Design & display
- 3.63
- Performance & hardware
- 2.43
- Camera
- 2.22
- Connectivity
- 4.95
- Battery & charging
- 2.17
- NeoScore rank
- #5613 / 6247
TCL
Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- MediaTek Helio G36
- Processor Process Size
- 12 nm
- Graphics GPU
- PowerVR GE8320
- Storage Type
- eMMC 5.1
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 2.2 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 32 GB
- CPU Description
- Octa-core CPU with four 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 cores.
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- RAM Capacity
- 2 GB
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, Blue
- Body Thickness
- 9.7 mm
- Body Width
- 74.9 mm
- Body Height
- 156.5 mm
- Usable Surface
- 78.7 %
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 3,000 mAh
- Fast Charge Power
- 10 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging
Display
- Display Technology
- IPS LCD
- Display Diagonal
- 6″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 540 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 1,092 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 203 ppi
- Display Features
- IPS LCD
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Accelerometer
Software
- Operating System
- Android 14
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 14
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- 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, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, LTE
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
- Connectivity Features
- 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C
- USB Version
- USB Type-C
Audio
- Audio Features
- A2DP, LE
Technical
- Model numbers
- T433D
501
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear main camera
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
- Aperture
- f/2.2
- Flash Type
- LED
- Flash LED Count
- 1 LED
- Camera Features
- LED Flash
Sensor
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
Video
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Flash
- Flash Type
- LED
- Flash LED Count
- 1 LED
Features
- Camera Features
- LED Flash
Front camera
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Video Recording
- 720p at 30 fps
- Aperture
- f/2.8
Sensor
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
Video
- Video Recording
- 720p at 30 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.8
Product gallery
02Variant details
- Memory
- 2 GB
- Markets
- Latin America
- Storage
- 32 GB
- Market codes
- Latin America
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