TCL 505

Name: TCL 505
Brand: TCL

The TCL 505 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use, with a 5,010 mAh battery for solid all-day use (2024).

2024 · Lower-mid-range · Android 14

Overall

B+

Performance

Display

Battery

B+

Camera

B+

Charging

Software

ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.

⚡ Quick Specs

Size6.75" · 168.3 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm (6.63 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)

ChipsetMediatek Helio G36 (12 nm)

RAM4GB

Storage128GB | 64GB

Main Camera50 MP · LED flash

⚖️ Compare With

✓︎ Pros

✓Long 5,010 mAh battery, easily lasts a full day

✓6.75" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles

✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters

⊗ Cons

✗Entry-level Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm) — struggles with demanding apps

⚠️ Not ideal for

Mobile gamingHeavy multitasking

ℹ️ Overview

Status

Available

Announced

2024, February 06

⚙️ Performance

Chipset

Mediatek Helio G36 (12 nm)

Entry-level — basic tasks only

CPU

Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)

GPU

PowerVR GE8320

Android 14

RAM

4GB

Fine for everyday apps

Storage

128GB | 64GB

Memory Card

microSDXC

💻 Display

Size

6.75"

Resolution

720×1600

Sharpness

260 ppi

Pixels visible at normal viewing distance

Panel

IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ)

IPS: accurate colours, good brightness

📷 Camera

Main Camera

50 MP

Good detail in daylight conditions

Main Video

1080p@30fps

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama

Selfie

5 MP

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps

🔋 Battery

Capacity

5,010 mAh

Solid day-to-day battery life

Type

5010 mAh

Charging

10W wired

📱 Design & Build

Weight

190g

Balanced size and weight

Dimensions

168.3 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm (6.63 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)

SIM

· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Colors

Ocean Blue, Space Grey

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted; market/region dependent), accelerometer

📶 Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

Speed

HSPA, LTE

2G Bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G Bands

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100

📡 Connectivity

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.1, A2DP, LE

NFC

Yes (market/region dependent)

GPS

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

🔊 Sound

3.5mm Jack

Yes

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers

Radio

FM radio

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

No, the TCL 505 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.

Yes, the TCL 505 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.

No, the TCL 505 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.

Yes, up to 10W (10W wired).

Yes, the TCL 505 supports microSDXC expandable storage.

The TCL 505 SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.

Yes, the TCL 505 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Yes, the TCL 505 has stereo speakers.

The TCL 505 ships with Android 14.

The TCL 505 uses USB Type-C 2.0, OTG.

The TCL 505 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.

The TCL 505 has 5.1, A2DP, LE.

TCL 505

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