Lenovo A850+
#5647
TCL 501
#4016Category Breakdown
Lenovo A850+
TCL 501
Performance
45.465.9
Camera
39.619.1
Display
55.255.2
Battery
21.824.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.057.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.036.9
Summary
- The Lenovo A850+ features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the TCL 501 has a slightly larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 540 x 1092 pixels, offering a marginally better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A850+ is powered by a Mediatek MT6592M chipset with an octa-core CPU, whereas the TCL 501 utilizes a more advanced Mediatek Helio G36 chipset with a higher clock speed.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the TCL 501 supports 1080p video recording compared to the A850+'s unspecified video capabilities.
- The TCL 501 also has a larger 3000 mAh battery with faster 10W charging, compared to the A850+'s 2500 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the A850+ runs on Android 4.2.2, while the TCL 501 operates on the more recent Android 14 (Go edition), providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A850+
TCL 501
General
Release Date
2014
2024, February 26
Announced
2014
2024, February 26
Description
Also known as Lenovo A850 plus
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~200 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
Mediatek MT6592M (28 nm)
Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-450MP4
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, f/2.2
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
2 MP, f/2.8
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2500 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable
3000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
150 x 77 x 8.9 mm (5.91 x 3.03 x 0.35 in)
156.5 x 74.9 x 9.7 mm (6.16 x 2.95 x 0.38 in)
Weight
161 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Glacial Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
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
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 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 14 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer