TCL 501 32GB
TCL 501 32GB
Highlights & specs.
Ultra-Budget Accessibility
Positioned at one of the lowest price points in the Android market
Large 6.0-inch Display
Generous 6.0-inch IPS LCD screen
Dual-Feature Ports
3.5mm audio jack and supports charging via a modern USB-C port
Secure Face Unlock
Face Unlock as a quick and convenient method of biometric security
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Support
This feature is crucial for maintaining high-quality voice calls
50MP Main Camera Sensor
High-resolution 50MP main camera sensor
TCL 501
The TCL 501 is a highly budget-focused Android phone that aims for a usable experience through optimised software. It runs the lightweight Android 14 (Go Edition) on a simple MediaTek Helio G36 processor. Its core features include a large 6.0-inch IPS LCD display, 4G connectivity, and a 3,000mAh battery. The minimal camera setup consists of a 5MP rear and 2MP front camera. It includes a 3.5mm jack, and microSD card support, making it functional for essential calls, texts, and lightweight apps.
Specifications.
Chip
MediaTek Helio G36 (Octa-Core 12nm)
Capacity
2GB RAM (+4GB Virtual RAM), 32GB Internal (eMMC?5.1), microSDXC up to 1TB/2TB
Display
6.0-inch IPS LCD, qHD+ (1092×540), ∼60Hz
Main Camera
Single 5MP (f/2.2)
Front Camera
2MP Selfie (f/2.8)
Video Recording
1080p at 30fps (Rear Camera), 720p at 30fps (Front Camera)
Battery and Charging
3,000mAh (Non-removable Li-Po), 10W Charging
Connectivity
4G (LTE), Wi-Fi 5 (a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 5.1, USB Type-C 2.0, 3.5mm Jack
Size and Weight
156.5×74.9×9.7 mm /178.5 g
TCL 501 32GB
Key features.
50MP Main Camera Sensor
The phone includes a relatively high-resolution 50MP main camera sensor, which is capable of capturing detailed shots in good lighting and supports portrait effects via the accompanying 2MP depth sensor.
Comprehensive Connectivity Suite
Supports a full range of essential modern connectivity, including Wi-Fi 5 (ac), Bluetooth 5.1, and built-in navigation for GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, and BDS. The USB-C 2.0 port also supports OTG (On-The-Go).
90Hz Smooth Display
Features a 90Hz refresh rate on its large 6.75-inch IPS LCD display. This significantly improves visual fluidity when scrolling through social media or browsing the web compared to standard 60Hz budget screens.
Secure Face Unlock
Despite lacking a fingerprint sensor (in some variants), the phone includes Face Unlock as a quick and convenient method of biometric security, a modern feature that enhances user convenience.
Large 6.0-inch Display
Features a generous 6.0-inch IPS LCD screen for an immersive viewing size, despite the low qHD+ resolution, which is suitable for basic content consumption.
Dual-Feature Ports
Retains the increasingly rare 3.5mm audio jack and supports charging via a modern USB-C port, providing maximum flexibility for users' existing accessories.
TCL 501 32GB
What's in the box?
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Purchased handset.
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Charging cable.
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SIM pin tool.
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