SIM Free TCL 501 32GB Mobile Phone - Prime Black
318/1658£54.99
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About this product
- This product is supplied with a charging device.
- The required output of a suitable charging device is 0.75W minimum and 5W maximum.
- This product does not support PD fast charging (harmonised fast charging).
Mobile basics that cover all the essentials. The SIM Free TCL 501 32GB Mobile Phone gives you everything for everyday connectivity - a 6-inch display that's ideal for scrolling social media, streaming videos, or keeping up with messages. The 5MP rear camera captures life's moments clearly enough to share with friends and family, while the 3000mAh battery delivers up to 10 hours of continuous use, so you're not constantly hunting for a charger. With 32GB of built-in storage, there's space for your essential apps, photos and music without worrying about running low too quickly.
The octa-core processor keeps apps running smoothly as you switch between them, and Face Unlock lets you unlock your phone quickly. Running Android 14 (Go), it's intuitive and gives access to the Google Play Store for all your apps. At 180g, it's light enough to carry comfortably all day. The dual SIM setup is ideal for managing work and personal numbers, and microSD support up to 1TB lets you expand storage. This SIM-free pay-as-you-go phone means you only spend what you use, with no contracts or monthly bills. Includes charger, USB-C cable, and 2-year guarantee.
Please note: In order to reduce e-waste, the manufacturer has chosen not to include a USB plug in the box. You can use an existing USB plug with the included USB cable or purchase one from our site. Please see the 'Box Contents' section below for more details.
Model number: 501.
Network:
- Network provider: Sim free.
- 2G, 3G and 4G network capability.
- Dual SIM phone: supports 2 SIM simultaneously.
- SIM card type: nano SIM and nano SIM.
Display and Design:
- 6 inch IPS LCD display.
- With a density of 203 pixels per inch.
- Touch screen.
Dimensions:
- Size H156.5, W74.9, D9.7mm.
- Weight 180g.
Camera and Video:
- Dual camera.
- Front camera 2MP.
- Rear camera 5MP.
- LED Flash.
- Camera features: Zoom.
- Video capture in 1080p quality.
Storage:
- Internal memory 32GB.
- Expandable memory up to 1000GB when using microSDXC card slot. Boost your storage to hold more tunes, holiday snaps and extra apps.
Technical specifications:
- 2.2GHz octa core MediaTek helio processor.
- 2GB RAM.
- Operating system: Android 14 (Go).
- App store compatibility: Google play store.
Battery:
- Up to 450 hours standby time.
- Up to 1140 minutes talk time.
- 3000mAh battery capacity.
Product features:
- MP3 and MP4 player.
- Headphone port.
Connectivity:
- Wi-Fi.
- Bluetooth.
- GPS.
Box Contents:
- 5V1A Charger, USB Cable(Type C 2.0), Battery, LCD sticker, QG & PSI.
- Only charging cable included - USB C to USB C cable required.
General information:
- EAN: 4894461987453.
- 2 year guarantee.
Returns
If you want us to collect an unwanted small item after delivery, it costs £3.95 or you can return it to any store for free. You won’t be charged if the item is faulty, or if it was delivered by a supplier.
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Customers Say
Affordable phone with decent battery, display, and camera for basic use. Suitable for calls, texts, and light apps, but performance is slow and charging port durability is a concern.
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Mr
I brought the product a year ago and it was working fine
Tony, 55 - 64
Perfect for what I need
Al I wanted this phone for was to put Harry Potter audio books on for listening to as I try drifting off to sleep as I suffer from insomnia so this phone was just the right price for what I needed
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Budget smartphone
Bought this to use with my second phone number after my iPhone 6 finally stopped working. Works ok overall. It’s quite slow being a budget phone. Especially when you first switch it on. Takes maybe 2 minutes to sort itself out but once on it’s good enough. Display is pretty decent. Camera is ok, not amazing but ok. Battery lasts about a day and a half. Would recommend adding a micro SD card as 32GB soon gets used up. Overall, if you want a phone for just making calls / texts on and to check your emails, it’ll do the job. Or to give to the kids, ideal.
CJ, 25 - 34
Nice design
Nice display and good battery performance.
Tomboya, 45 - 54
Great value
Perfect mobile for my wife who isn't very tech savvy. Easy to use and does almost everything the same as my Samsung but a much lower price
Grecian, 65 or over
Good example of a cheaper mobile
Good value good performance good screen size
Cockney
Good
All good thanks fantastic
Bish
Sluggish
You get what you pay for. As an emergency phone it works just quire sluggish. Not instant response when you open an app but we just needed a phone.
Mee, 55 - 64
Phone
Phone is not worth the money it is very slow working charge port breaks after few weeks off having it I would not buy this product again
Boo22
Good overall phone.
I brought this yesterday, it's easy to set up, is a great price. For me I need just a basic phone so it's ideal. Allows you to use WiFi, so I have internet connection. It's faster than my last phone and easier to use. The display is bigger than my last phone, so it's great, with a clear screen. It's battery life seems better too as it doesn't loose charge as fast as my old phone. Overall a great phone for the money. Would buy again.
Allis, 65 or over
Hello there,
Yes, in SIM Free TCL 501 32GB Mobile Phone - Prime Black you can absolutely put a SIM card in it. In fact, you need to put your own SIM card into a SIM Free phone to make calls, send texts, and use mobile data.
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SIM Free TCL 501 32GB Mobile Phone - Blue:
Yes, this is an android phone.
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Hello Sophie,
SIM Free TCL 501 32GB Mobile Phone - Blue.
No, this phone will not be able to run Pokémon GO properly due to severe hardware and storage limitations.
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Yes, you can absolutely read and send emails on this SIM Free TCL 501 32GB Mobile Phone - Prime Black.
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The SIM Free TCL 501 32GB Mobile Phone - Blue cannot use FaceTime, because FaceTime is an Apple‑only service and the TCL 501 runs Android 14, not iOS.
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SIM Free TCL 501 32GB Mobile Phone - Blue.
Yes, you can use WhatsApp on this phone.
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SIM Free TCL 501 32GB Mobile Phone - Blue:
Device, Quick start guide, and USB cable. Please note that only the charging cable is included, and it requires a USB-C to USB-C connection.
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SIM Free TCL 501 32GB Mobile Phone - Blue:
Yes, this phone is fully VoLTE (Voice over LTE) capable.
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SIM Free TCL 501 32GB Mobile Phone - Blue:
Yes, the Mobile Phone can make and receive both audio and video WhatsApp calls.
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