Overall Score
49.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#2382)49.5
Performance(#3170)70.6
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#2710)74.2
Battery(#1509)35.8
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#2222)63.8
Audio(#115)87.6
Comparisons Featuring TCL 505
Short Review
- The TCL 505 features a sleek design with dimensions of 168.3 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm and a weight of 190g, available in Ocean Blue and Space Grey.
- Its 6.75-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels with a 90Hz refresh rate, providing smooth visuals at 400 nits brightness.
- Powered by the Mediatek Helio G36 chipset, it includes an octa-core CPU and 4GB of RAM, ensuring decent performance for everyday tasks.
- The camera system consists of a 50 MP main sensor and a 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 5 MP front camera handles selfies.
- The battery capacity stands at 5010 mAh, supporting 10W charging, which ensures longevity throughout the day.
- Running on Android 14, the software experience is modern and user-friendly.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, and NFC, but it lacks 5G support.
- The device features stereo speakers and a headphone jack for audio needs.
- Overall, the TCL 505 combines solid specifications with practical features for a reliable smartphone experience.
Specifications
General
Release Date2024, February 06
Announced2024, February 06
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.75"
TypeIPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate90Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Helio G36 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUPowerVR GE8320
Memory64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity5010 mAh
Battery Details5010 mAh
Charging Details10W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions168.3 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm (6.63 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
Weight190 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsOcean Blue, Space Grey
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 14
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted; market/region dependent), accelerometer