TCL 501
#4016
ZTE Blade A53
#4173Category Breakdown
TCL 501
ZTE Blade A53
Performance
65.962.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
55.256.5
Battery
24.228.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
57.648.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.935.6
Summary
- The TCL 501 features a 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 1092 pixels, while the ZTE Blade A53 has a larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the TCL is powered by a Mediatek Helio G36 chipset, whereas the ZTE utilizes a Unisoc SC9863A1; both have 2GB RAM and 32GB storage.
- The camera on the ZTE Blade A53 is superior with an 8 MP rear camera compared to the TCL's 5 MP, and it also has a 5 MP selfie camera versus the TCL's 2 MP.
- Battery capacity is greater in the ZTE at 4000 mAh compared to the TCL's 3000 mAh, both supporting 10W charging.
- The TCL runs on Android 14 (Go edition), while the ZTE operates on an older Android 12 (Go edition), which may affect software experience and updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 501
ZTE Blade A53
General
Release Date
2024, February 26
2023
Announced
2024, February 26
2023
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 1092 pixels (~203 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
540
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A1 (22 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
IMG8322
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP, f/2.8
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
Yes
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
3000 mAh
4000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.5 x 74.9 x 9.7 mm (6.16 x 2.95 x 0.38 in)
165.7 x 76.4 x 9.1 mm (6.52 x 3.01 x 0.36 in)
Weight
N/A
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Glacial Blue
Gray, Blue, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14 (Go edition)
Android 12 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity