Honor 8C
#3631
TCL 503
#3304Category Breakdown
Honor 8C
TCL 503
Performance
66.866.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
56.545.0
Battery
28.133.7
Build
74.667.9
Connectivity
55.550.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.542.2
Summary
- The Honor 8C features a 6.26-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, while the TCL 503 has a slightly larger 6.6-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Honor 8C is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 chipset, offering better processing capabilities compared to the TCL 503's Unisoc SC9863A.
- The camera setup on the Honor 8C includes a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, whereas the TCL 503 has an 8 MP rear camera upscaled to 13 MP and a 5 MP front camera.
- Battery capacity is higher in the TCL 503 at 5000 mAh compared to the Honor 8C's 4000 mAh, both supporting 10W charging.
- The Honor 8C runs on Android 8.1 with EMUI, while the TCL 503 operates on the more recent Android 14 (Go edition), indicating a more updated software experience.
- Build quality for both phones includes a glass front and plastic back, but the Honor 8C has an aluminum frame, making it slightly more robust.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Honor 8C
TCL 503
General
Release Date
2018
2024, February 26
Announced
2018
2024, February 26
Description
Versions: BKK-LX2, BKK-LX1, BKK-L21 (Global); BKK-AL00, BKK-TL00, BKK-AL10 (China)
N/A
Display
Size
6.26"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 350 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver)
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 506
PowerVR GE8322
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
8 MP (upscaled to 13 MP), f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AFAuxiliary lens
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
5 MP (upscaled to 8 MP), f/2.2, (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.7 x 75.9 x 8 mm (6.25 x 2.99 x 0.31 in)
163.9 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
Weight
167.2 g
185.5 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Magic Night Black, Platinum Light Gold, Aurora Blue, Nebula Purple
Space Gray, Midnight Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), EMUI 8.2
Android 14 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer