TCL 501
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Pros and Cons
Strengths and weaknesses at a glance.
Why choose
- Very affordable price
- Removable battery
- Compact design
- Dedicated memory card slot
- Android 14 Go
- Headphone jack
What to consider
- Low RAM
- Low screen resolution
- Weak camera
- No NFC
- Slow charging
Detailed Technical Info
Hardware and features in detail.
- Screen size
- 6.0 inches
- Resolution
- 540 x 1092 pixels
- Display type
- IPS LCD
- Refresh rate
- 60Hz
- Max brightness
- 400 nits
- Screen protection
- Reinforced glass
Display
- Screen size
- 6.0 inches
- Resolution
- 540 x 1092 pixels
- Display type
- IPS LCD
- Refresh rate
- 60Hz
- Max brightness
- 400 nits
- Screen protection
- Reinforced glass
Performance
- Processor
- MediaTek Helio G36 (12nm)
- CPU cores
- 8-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
- GPU
- PowerVR GE8320
- RAM
- 2GB LPDDR4X (+2GB virtual memory)
- AnTuTu score
- 125000 (v10)
Camera
- Main camera
- 5 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
- Ultra-wide
- Not available
- Telephoto
- Not available
- Front camera
- 2 MP, f/2.8
- Video
- 1080p@30fps
Battery
- Capacity
- 3000 mAh
- Charging speed
- 10W wired
- Wireless charging
- No
- Battery life
- Up to 12 hours talk time
Connectivity
- 5G
- No
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n)
- Bluetooth
- 5.1
- NFC
- No
- USB
- USB Type-C 2.0
Body & Dimensions
- Dimensions
- 156.5 x 74.7 x 10.1 mm
- Weight
- 178 grams
- Materials
- Plastic body and frame
- Water resistance
- None
Condition Classes
All devices are fully tested and working.
Good (B)
from 52 €
May have a few micro-scratches on the body. The screen is clean. Battery capacity is at least 85%.
Model characteristics
Common issues that may occur with TCL 501.
Slow performance
ModerateLimited 2GB RAM and budget processor.
Lack of storage space
ModerateSmall 32GB internal storage.
Phantom touches on the screen
MinorSoftware calibration error or static electricity.
Poor image quality in low light
MinorSmall sensor and low aperture (f/2.4).
Repairs and Parts8/10 Manufacturer data / GreenFox rating
Battery Replacement
The removable back cover allows for battery replacement in seconds without tools.
Screen Replacement
Screen replacement requires opening the casing, but the simple construction makes it affordable.
Charging Port Repair
The USB-C port is located on a separate daughterboard, which is easily replaceable.
Thanks to its simple design, spare parts are widely available and inexpensive.
Environmental Impact
Buying a used device saves valuable resources.
CO₂ Saved
32 kg CO2e
Water Saved
8500 liters
E-Waste Avoided
178 grams
Reused
95%
Recycled
5%
Methodology: Fraunhofer Institute / Refurbed.com calculation model (2025)
Who Is This For?
This device is especially well-suited for these users.
Elderly user
A person who needs a phone primarily for making calls and sending messages.
- Simple menu
- Affordable price
- Compact size
Child's first phone
An ideal first smartphone for a child on their way to school.
- Small investment
- Durable plastic body
- Basic apps work
Work or backup phone
An ideal device to keep in the car or backpack for emergencies.
- Long standby time
- Removable battery
- Affordable replacement device
Network Compatibility
Supported frequencies and carriers.
🇪🇪EstoniaYour country
🇫🇮Finland
🇱🇻Latvia
🇱🇹Lithuania
The device does not support 5G networks. VoWiFi support is limited depending on the operator's settings.
Comparisons With Other Models
How this model differs from the competition.
The TCL 601 offers a significantly larger battery and better screen resolution, making it a more sensible choice in 2026.
| Feature | TCL 501 | TCL 601 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Screen | 540p | 720p |
| RAM | 2GB | 4GB |
The Redmi A3 has a larger screen and a more modern design, but the TCL 501 is more compact and easier to handle.
| Feature | TCL 501 | Redmi A3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.0" | 6.71" |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
| Weight | 178g | 199g |
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