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TCL 501

Name: TCL 501
Brand: TCL

Released Apr 1, 2024Phone

The TCL 501 is an entry-level 4G phone announced in February 2024: a 6.0-inch 540x1092 IPS screen, a Helio G36 chipset, 2GB RAM with 32GB storage, a 5MP rear camera, a 3000mAh battery with 10W charging, Android 14 Go, and a 3.5mm jack. No official launch price was published.

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Pros

Dedicated microSD slot and 3.5mm headphone jack
Android 14 (Go edition) is built for low-memory hardware
Compact 6.0-inch screen with a light 3000mAh battery and USB Type-C
Dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.1 on a very low-cost phone

Cons

Only 2GB RAM and 32GB eMMC storage, which limits multitasking
540x1092 resolution gives about 203 ppi, a soft image
5MP rear and 2MP front cameras, with 720p selfie video
No NFC and only 10W charging

Below average

Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.

Performance20

Display20

Camera20

Battery20

Features20

Performance uses the published results of the MediaTek Helio G36, because we have no benchmark result for this device itself yet.

Full specifications

Everything we track for the TCL 501

Display

Screen size: 6 ″
Panel type: IPS LCD
Resolution: 540x1092
Pixel density: 203 ppi
Screen-to-body: 78.7 %

Performance

Chipset: MediaTek Helio G36
RAM (max): 2 GB
Storage options: 32GB
Storage type: eMMC 5.1

Camera

Main camera: 5 MP
Main aperture: f/2.2
Max video: 1080p@30fps
Front camera: 2 MP

Battery

Capacity: 3,000 mAh
Wired charging: 10 W

Design

Thickness: 9.7 mm

Connectivity

5G: No
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth: 5.1
NFC: No
USB: USB Type-C

Software

OS at launch: Android 14 Go

Audio

Stereo speakers: No
3.5mm jack: Yes

Quick answers

Is the TCL 501 good in 2026?

The TCL 501 earns an Inno Score of 20/100 (“Below average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. The TCL 501 is an entry-level 4G phone announced in February 2024: a 6.0-inch 540x1092 IPS screen, a Helio G36 chipset, 2GB RAM with 32GB storage, a 5MP rear camera, a 3000mAh battery with 10W charging, Android 14 Go, and a 3.5mm jack. No official launch price was published.

What are the key specs of the TCL 501?

Chipset: MediaTek Helio G36 · Screen size: 6 ″ · Capacity: 3,000 mAh · Main camera: 5 MP

What are the closest alternatives to the TCL 501?

Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are AGM Note N2, Blackview WAVE 2C, OUKITEL C26 Mini — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.