Nothing Phone 2a vs TCL 501
Quick Comparison
Nothing Phone 2a has better RAM than TCL 501. In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 2a has better resolution of 2412 x 1084 than TCL 501 which has resolution of 1092 x 540. Nothing Phone 2a has more internal memory than TCL 501
| Name | Nothing Phone 2a | TCL 501 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 2 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual | 5 MP |
| Price | Rs. 20184 | Rs. 7990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 05, 2024. The cost of Nothing Phone 2a is Rs. 20184. The launch Date of the second phone is February 26, 2024. The Expected cost of TCL 501 is Rs. 7990.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 2a has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to TCL 501's 6 inch screen. Nothing Phone 2a has AMOLED Screen type where as TCL 501 has IPS Screen type. Nothing's phone has display density of 394 PPI & TCL's phone has only 203 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Nothing's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.2% than TCL's phone ~ 78.7%.
Memory comparison
Nothing Phone 2a's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to TCL 501's lower 2 GB RAM. Nothing Phone 2a has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than TCL 501 (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone 2a's 50 MP + 50 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses TCL 501's 5 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nothing Phone 2a will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to TCL 501's 2 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 14.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Nothing Phone 2a | TCL 501 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Phone 2a | 501 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 05, 2024 | February 26, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, Nothing Cable (C-C), Screen Protector (Pre Applied), Sim Tray Ejector, Safety Information and Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.32 x 161.74 x 8.55 mm | 74.9 x 156.5 x 9.7 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | |
| Colors | White, Black | Black, Glacial Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1084 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz | 6 inches, 540 x 1092 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 394 PPI | ~ 203 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.2% | ~ 78.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Features | 2160Hz PWM Frequency, 5,000,000:1, 1300 Nits Peak Brightness, 1100 Nits Outdoor Brightness, 700 Nits Typical Brightness, Always On Display | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | No |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | No | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | sn1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac or ax (Wi-Fi 6), 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz dual-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.1 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core | Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Glyph Interface, Advanced Liquid Cooling Vapor Chamber, 3 Years of Android Updates, 4 Years of Security Updates, Dual 5G | eMMC 5.1 |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle) 1/1.56" 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 1/2.76", 114° FOV | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 |
| Camera Sensor | 50 MP (Main) Samsung GN9 + 50 MP (UW) ISOCELL JN1 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Motion Photo, Super Res Zoom, Lenticular (Filter), AI Scene Detection, Expert Mode, Panorama, Night Mode, Document Mode, Ultra XDR | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 1/2.74" Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 2 MP ƒ/2.8 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 2.5 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Pro | Mediatek Helio G36 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x 2.0 Cortex-A510 | 4x Cortex-A53@2.2 GHz & 4x Cortex-A53@1.7 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 | Yes |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 10W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | |