TCL 505
#2996
Xiaomi Redmi 13C
#2723Category Breakdown
TCL 505
Xiaomi Redmi 13C
Performance
62.564.8
Camera
44.344.3
Display
75.575.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
68.868.8
Overall
59.460.1
Summary
- The TCL 505 features a slightly larger 6.75-inch IPS LCD display with a refresh rate of 90Hz and a typical brightness of 400 nits, while the Xiaomi Redmi 13C has a 6.74-inch display with a higher typical brightness of 450 nits and the same refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the TCL is powered by the Mediatek Helio G36 chipset, whereas the Redmi 13C uses the Helio G85, which offers better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 50 MP main camera, but the Redmi 13C includes an additional macro lens and an 8 MP selfie camera compared to the TCL's 5 MP.
- The TCL 505 has a slightly larger 5010 mAh battery with 10W charging, while the Redmi 13C has a 5000 mAh battery with faster 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the TCL runs on Android 14, while the Redmi operates on Android 13 with MIUI 14, providing different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 505
Xiaomi Redmi 13C
General
Release Date
2024, February 06
2023, November 10
Announced
2024, February 06
2023, November 10
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.75"
6.74"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5010 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5010 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired, PD
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
168.3 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm (6.63 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
168 x 78 x 8.1 mm (6.61 x 3.07 x 0.32 in)
Weight
190 g
192 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Ocean Blue, Space Grey
Midnight Black, Navy Blue, Glacier White, Clover Green
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-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 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 14
Android 13, MIUI 14
OS Version
Android 14
Android 13, MIUI 14
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted; market/region dependent), accelerometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes