TCL 505

TCL 505
$95.00
  • DISPLAY: 6.75 inches
  • Camera: 2+50 Megapixels
  • RAM: 4 GB
  • Battery: 5010 milliamps
  • OS: Android 14
  • Chipset: Helio G36

Author rating

Overall rating based on reviewers in Review Plus

7
  • Design 7 / 10
  • Performance 7 / 10
  • Camera 7 / 10
  • Battery 7 / 10
  • Extra features 7 / 10

The price of the TCL 505 starts at 95 US dollars / 105 euros, while the price of the phone in Egypt is 5,700 Egyptian pounds, and in Saudi Arabia the phone comes at a price of 389 Saudi riyals. Available in two colors: blue and grey.

The TCL 505 offers a combination of good specifications at an affordable price. Here is a comprehensive review that highlights its advantages and disadvantages, to help you make a purchasing decision and whether the phone is right for you or not.

The phone features a 6.75-inch IPS LCD NXTVISION display with HD+ resolution, 400 nits (typ) brightness, 90Hz refresh rate, and 20:9 aspect ratio.

The phone is powered by a 12nm octa-core MediaTek Helio G36 processor clocked at 4×2.2 GHz and 4×1.6 GHz. The processor comes along with 64/128GB storage that is expandable via microSD card.

For those who love taking photos with their mobile phone, the TCL 505 features a dual rear camera with a resolution of 50 megapixels + 2 megapixels, the first (wide) with an f/1.8 lens aperture and the second (depth) with an f/2.4 lens aperture.

The TCL 505 is an excellent choice for users looking for an affordable smartphone with a large display, ample memory, and a large battery that will last for long periods of use on a single charge.

You can learn about the price and specifications of the TCL 505, advantages and disadvantages from the following tables:-

TCL 505 - Mobile price, specifications and features

PHONE BODY

Dimensions Dimensions in millimeters:-
Length 168.3 mm
Width 76.7 mm
The thickness is 8.3 mm
Dimensions in inches:-
Length 6.63 inches
Width 3.02 inches
Thickness 0.33 inch
Weight 190 grams (6.70 ounces)
Colors Blue
space gray

DISPLAY

Display size 6.75 inches, the screen occupies 85.2% of the mobile body
Type IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Resolution 720 x 1600 pixels, aspect ratio 20:9
Pixels at every point 260 pixels per inch
Multi-touch
Other features - Brightness rate reaches 400 lumens
- 90Hz refresh rate

SPECIFICATIONS

Sensors Fingerprint (mounted on the side of the mobile; depending on the country)
Acceleration
Virtual proximity sensor
Chipset Mediatek Helio G36
Processor (CPU) Octa core
4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
Process Technology 12 nm
GPU PowerVR GE8320 - 680 MHz
RAM 4 GB
Internal memory The space that you can use to store your files such as photos, videos, games, etc.,. 64 GB / 4 GB RAM
128 GB / 4 GB RAM
(eMMC 5.1)
Card slot Yes, Micro SDXC

Camera

Main Camera Dual
- 50 MP
Aperture f/1.8
26 mm
petition
0.7 µm
PDAF
1/2.55"

- 2 MP
Aperture f/2.4
depth sensor
Other features LED flash
HDR
panorama
Video 1080p@30fps
Front Camera mono:
- 5 MP
Aperture f/2.2
27 mm
wide
1/5 inch
1.12 micrometers

Video:
1080p@30fps

Battery

Battery capacity 5010 milliamps
Battery Type Lithium Polymer
Removability Non-removable
Fast charging
Other features - Supports 10W wired fast charging

Telecommunications

Networks GSM / HSPA / LTE
SIM Nano Sim
Second SIM Second SIM Yes
WIFI Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Yes, 5.1, A2DP, LE
GPS YES, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC
USB Yes, USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Internet HTML5
FM radio

SOUND

Alert types MP3 - WAV - Vibration
3.5 mm jack
M. Noise canceling
Speaker
Other features - Stereo speakers

GENERAL

Brand TCL
Model TCL 505
OS Android 14
Announced date February 6, 2024
Availability The date on which the device was put on the market March 2024
Other additions - SIM:- Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)
- NFC, yes, depending on the country

MOBILE PRICE

Global Price 95 USD
Price in Egypt 5,700 EGP
Price in Saudi Arabia 389 SAR
Price in Jordan 69 JOD
Price in Iraq 125,000 IQD
Price in UAE 349 AED
Price update date The last date these prices were updated February 17, 2024

Pros

Excellent screen
6.75-inch NXTVISION screen with HD+ resolution, 400 nits brightness, and 90 Hz refresh rate.
good therapist
The phone comes with a MediaTek Helio G36 octa-core processor with 12nm technology and a speed of 2.2GHz, which is a good processor that provides excellent performance in this price category.
Memory and storage
The phone features good memory compared to its price, as it comes with 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage capacity that can be expanded using a microSD card.
Relatively good camera
The phone is equipped with a dual rear camera consisting of a 50-megapixel main sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The camera takes good photos in good lighting conditions, while the quality of photos becomes poorer in low light.
Elegant and simple design
The phone features a wonderful design and attractive colors, available in blue and grey.

Cons

Modest front camera
The front camera on the TCL 505 phone is very mediocre and does not provide good performance.
Does not support fast charging
Unfortunately, the phone does not support fast battery charging.
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