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TCL Android 14 (Go edition) Released Apr 2024

TCL 501

Name: TCL 501
Brand: TCL

Android 14 (Go edition) Operating system

6" Screen size

5MP f/2.2 Main camera

Helio G36 (12 nm) Octa-core Processor

32 GB Storage

3,000 mAh Battery

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“Apple has done its usual trick of lowering the specs where it can - the older chip is annoying - and should have launched the iPad mini 4 a year ago as the mini 3. But that doesn't stop it being great to use, and for the price it's a nice entry point into the iPad world.”

Specifications

Full specs

Overview

Released Apr 2024

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Processor MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm) Octa-core

CPU Speed 2200MHz

RAM 2GB

Storage 32 GB

Price (USD) —

Regions USA, Canada

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Warranty 1 Year

Accessories USB Power Adapter, Manual, Data Cable

Software & Support

OS Android

OS at Launch 14 (Go edition)

Current Version —

OS Updates —

Security Updates —

Custom UI —

Display

Type Color

Technology LCD (IPS)

Size 6"

Resolution 540 × 1092

Pixel Density 203 ppi

Colors 16.7 million

Refresh Rate —

Touch Sampling Rate —

Peak Brightness —

Always On Display

DC Dimming

DisplayMate Grade —

Multi-touch

Fingerprint Resistant

Sensors Motion / Accelerometer

Additional Features Capacitive touchscreen, 60Hz refresh rate

Secondary Display

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Camera — Main

Main Camera 5MP f/2.2

Flash Yes (LED)

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Video Resolution Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)

Video FPS 30fps

Video Length —

Video Formats MPEG-4

Features Effects, Geotagging, Self-timer

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Camera — Front

Front Camera

Video Recording

Resolution 2MP f/2.8

Video Resolution HD (1280 x 720 pixels)

Video FPS 30fps

Zoom Unknown

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Camera — Scores

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Performance

Chip MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm) Octa-core

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GPU —

RAM 2GB

Storage 32 GB

AnTuTu v11 —

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Battery

Capacity 3,000 mAh

Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)

Removable

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Connectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac

WiFi Version —

Bluetooth 5.1

Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN

Bluetooth Codecs SBC

USB Type USB Type-C

USB OTG

USB Speed —

NFC

Infrared

Headset Jack 3.5mm

Mobile Hotspot

GPS

GPS Type A-GPS

UWB

Satellite —

Memory Expansion

Expansion Type MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC

Expansion Capacity 1000MB

Cellular

Networks GPRS, EDGE, HSPA+, LTE

LTE MHz

LTE (700) LTE (800) LTE (850) LTE (900) LTE (1800) LTE (2100) LTE (2300) LTE (2500) LTE (2600)

3G MHz

850 900 1900 2100

2G MHz

850 900 1800 1900

Data 4G/LTE

VoLTE

WiFi Calling

Physical SIM Nano-SIM

Dual SIM

eSIM

Push to Talk

Data Tethering

Design & Build

Form Factor Bar

Material Plastic

Frame Material —

Rear Material —

Colors Prime Black, Glacial blue

Dimensions 15.648 × 7.488 × 0.965 cm (6.16 × 2.95 × 0.38 in)

Weight 178.5g

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Water Resistance No

Fingerprint Sensor No

Rugged Design

iFixit Score —

Parts Availability —

Audio

External Speakers Yes

Noise Cancellation

Dolby Atmos

Hi-Res Audio

FM Radio —

GSMArena Loudness —

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Input & Navigation

Touchscreen

Navigation Type Touchscreen

Keyboard Type Touchscreen

Home Key

Sleep/Wake Key

External Volume

Safety

SAR Head 1.50 W/kg

SAR Body 1.51 W/kg

Hearing Aid Compatible

TTY/TDD

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What people actually want to know

When was the TCL 501 released?

The TCL 501 was released on April 7, 2024.

How long does the battery last on the TCL 501?

The TCL 501 has a 3,000 mAh battery.

Does the TCL 501 support wireless charging?

No, the TCL 501 does not support wireless charging.

Does the TCL 501 have a headphone jack?

Yes, the TCL 501 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Does the TCL 501 have NFC?

No, the TCL 501 does not have NFC. Contactless payments and tap-to-pair will not be available.

Where can I get support for the TCL 501?

Visit TCL's official support page for warranty info, repairs, and troubleshooting.

Where can I download the TCL 501 manual?

You can view and download the TCL 501 manual on our dedicated manual page.

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