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Release date: 1 March 2024
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About the TCL 505
The TCL 505 is a straightforward, budget-conscious smartphone that covers the essentials for everyday communication and entertainment. It features a large 6.75-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, providing smooth scrolling and a spacious canvas for videos and web browsing. The device is powered by a MediaTek Helio G36 processor and 4GB of RAM, suitable for light, everyday tasks, with 64GB or 128GB of storage that can be topped up using the dedicated microSD slot. Stereo speakers and a 3.5mm headphone jack round out the media credentials, and it runs Android 14 out of the box. Its 5,010 mAh battery ensures reliable endurance, minimising the need for frequent charging, although the 10W wired charging is leisurely by modern standards. With a 50MP main camera on the back, the TCL 505 can capture decent photos in favourable lighting, making it a solid entry-level choice.
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TCL 505 vs TCL 605 — Key Differences
| Feature | TCL 505 | TCL 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.75″ HD+ IPS LCD, 90Hz (720 x 1600) | 6.7″ HD+ IPS LCD, 90Hz (720 x 1600) |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Helio G81 |
| Memory | 4GB RAM / 64GB or 128GB | 8GB RAM / 128GB or 256GB |
| Battery | 5,010 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 10W wired | 18W wired |
| Software | Android 14 | Android 15 |
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TCL 505 Specifications
Spec Scores
Under £200 Phones · 124 phones
- Helio G36
- Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
- 6.75 inches
- 720 x 1600 pixels
- IPS, 90Hz, 400 nits peak
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
- Single camera setup
- 50 MP main camera
- 1080p video recording
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality. Where DXOMARK has lab-tested the phone, its measured score replaces this estimate.
- 5 MP front camera
- 1080p selfie video
Based on the image-processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra and Honor Magic lead on computational processing), sensor resolution in tiers rather than raw megapixels, autofocus, aperture and max selfie-video resolution. Calibrated against DXOMARK's selfie protocol.
- 5,010 mAh
- 10W wired
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
General
Dimensions
168.3 x 76.7 x 8.3
Weight
190 g
SIM
Nano-SIM
Operating System
Android 14
Colours
Ocean Blue, Space Grey
Radio
FM radio
Body
Ocean Blue, Space Grey
Camera
Primary Camera Megapixels
50
Primary Camera Video
1080p@30fps
Second Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens
Primary Selfie Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Video Resolution
1080
Selfie Video Resolution
1080p@30fps
Display
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ)
Display Size
6.75
Display Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)
CPU & Memory
Chipset
Helio G36
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
Memory Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Internal Storage
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack
Yes
Connectivity & Data
2G
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
Network Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Battery
Battery
5010
Charging
10W wired
Other
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted; market/region dependent), accelerometer