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TCL 505

TCL 505

Highlights & specs.

Huge 6.75-inch Display with 90Hz

Offers one of the largest screens and smoothest refresh rates (90Hz) in the ultra-budget category

50MP Main Camera Sensor

50MP main camera sensor for clear daylight photography, supported by a 2MP depth sensor

Extended Battery Life

5,010mAh battery, designed to provide long-lasting use

Immersive Stereo Audio

Dual stereo speakers for a rich audio experience

3.5mm headphone jack

Retains the 3.5mm headphone jack for wired connectivity.

NXTVISION Display Technology

Features for low blue light emission, which is designed to reduce eye strain

TCL 505

The TCL 505 is a budget-friendly Android phone, notable for giving users a premium screen experience at a low price point. It features a massive 6.75" HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate & NXTVISION colour enhancement. It runs Android 14 on the entry-level MediaTek Helio G36 chip but includes RAM Expansion for stable multitasking. The phone is built for long endurance with a 5,010mAh battery, supports dual SIM, & features a 50MP main camera. It comes with stereo speakers & a 3.5mm audio jack.

505

Specifications.

Chip

MediaTek Helio G36 (12nm Octa-Core)

Capacity

RAM & Storage 4GB RAM (+4GB Virtual RAM), 64GB/128GB Internal (eMMC 5.1) External Storage microSDXC up to 512GB

Display

6.75-inch IPS LCD, HD+ (1600×720), 90Hz Refresh Rate, 400nits Brightness

Main Camera

Dual: 50MP Wide (f/1.8, PDAF) + 2MP Depth

Front Camera

5MP Selfie

Video Recording

1080p at 30fps (Rear and Front Cameras)

Battery and Charging

5,010mAh (Non-removable Li-Po), 10W Wired Charging

Connectivity

4G (LTE), Wi-Fi 5 (ac), Bluetooth 5.1, USB Type-C 2.0, 3.5mm Jack, NFC

Size and Weight

168.3×76.7×8.3 mm /190 g

TCL 505

Key features.

Huge 6.75-inch Display with 90Hz

Offers one of the largest screens and smoothest refresh rates (90Hz) in the ultra-budget category, making it ideal for streaming and scrolling.

50MP Main Camera Sensor

The phone includes a relatively high-resolution 50MP main camera sensor for clear daylight photography, supported by a 2MP depth sensor for Portrait mode effects.

Extended Battery Life

Packs a large capacity 5,010mAh battery, designed to provide long-lasting use (advertised to last up to 3 hours of video playback time).

NXTVISION Display Technology

Features TCL's proprietary colour and clarity enhancement technology, improving the visual quality and readability of the IPS LCD panel.

Immersive Stereo Audio

Includes dual stereo speakers for a richer audio experience than typical single-speaker budget phones, and retains the 3.5mm headphone jack for wired connectivity.

TCL 505

What's in the box?

Eco-friendly packaging.

All of our refurbished phones are packed inside our sustainable, branded boxes.

Purchased handset.

So exciting! Your new phone is packed securely and ready to be shipped directly to you.

Charging cable.

We ship all refurbished phones with a compatible charging cable.

SIM pin tool.

Every one of our refurbished phones comes with a suitable SIM pin tool for easy access.

TCL 505: Everything you need to know.

The TCL 505 puts a screen you would expect from a pricier phone in front of entry-level internals – a big 90Hz display with NXTVISION colour tuning that flatters everything on it.

TCL 505 key specifications.

A good fit for streaming, scrolling and long days away from a plug on a modest budget. Every graded refurbished 505 is tested before dispatch, carries a 12-month warranty and can be returned easily.

Weigh it against the TCL 50 and TCL 60R. Offset the price with a trade-in or browse more TCL phones.