TCL 502
The TCL 502 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Mediatek Helio A22 (12 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2023).
2023 · Lower-mid-range · Android 13 (Go edition)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size6" · 159 x 78 x 9.6 mm (6.26 x 3.07 x 0.38 in)
ChipsetMediatek Helio A22 (12 nm)
RAM2GB
Storage32GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓6" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Mediatek Helio A22 (12 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 2GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio A22 (12 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
RAM
2GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
179 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
📱 Design & Build
Weight
182g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
159 x 78 x 9.6 mm (6.26 x 3.07 x 0.38 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the TCL 502 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
No, the TCL 502 does not have NFC.
No, the TCL 502 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 10W (10W wired).
Yes, the TCL 502 supports microSDXC expandable storage.
The TCL 502 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM.
Yes, the TCL 502 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The TCL 502 ships with Android 13 (Go edition).
The TCL 502 uses USB Type-C, OTG.
The TCL 502 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n.
The TCL 502 has 5.1, A2DP, LE.
