HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim
#6838
TCL 501
#4016Category Breakdown
HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim
TCL 501
Performance
42.865.9
Camera
19.119.1
Display
42.355.2
Battery
18.924.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.357.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.836.9
Summary
- The HTC Desire 526G+ dual SIM features a smaller 4.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the TCL 501 has a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD with a slightly higher resolution of 540 x 1092 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the HTC is powered by an octa-core CPU at 1.7 GHz and has 1GB of RAM, whereas the TCL utilizes a more modern Mediatek Helio G36 chipset with an octa-core CPU at 2.2 GHz and 2GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the HTC has an 8 MP rear sensor compared to the TCL's 5 MP, although both can record video at 1080p.
- The TCL also has a larger 3000 mAh battery with 10W charging, compared to the HTC's 2000 mAh battery with no fast charging.
- Finally, the HTC runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), while the TCL operates on the more recent Android 14 (Go edition), providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire 526G+ dual sim
TCL 501
General
Release Date
2015
2024, February 26
Announced
2015
2024, February 26
Description
Available as HTC Desire 526G dual sim with Quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
6"
Type
IPS LCD,
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~234 ppi density)
540 x 1092 pixels (~203 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.7 GHz - 526G+ modelQuad-core 1.3 GHz - 526G model
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
N/A
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 1GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, AF
5 MP, f/2.2
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP, f/2.8
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
3000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
139.8 x 69.8 x 9.9 mm (5.50 x 2.75 x 0.39 in)
156.5 x 74.9 x 9.7 mm (6.16 x 2.95 x 0.38 in)
Weight
154 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Glacier blue, Stealth black, Lacquer black, Fervor red - 526G+Glacier blue, Stealth black - 526G
Black, Glacial Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, aptX
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 14 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer