TCL 503
The TCL 503 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks, with a 5,000 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2024).
2024 · Lower-mid-range · Android 14 (Go edition)ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓Long 5,000 mAh battery, easily lasts a full day
✓6.6" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Basic Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
GamingMultitaskingMultitaskingPhotography
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
RAM
3GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
267 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD, 350 nits (typ)
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
5,000 mAh
Solid day-to-day battery life
Weight
185.5g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
163.9 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
SIM
· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer
Colors
Space Gray, Midnight Blue
