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).
The TCL 501 seamlessly integrates essential features without any compromise. Enjoy an expansive 6-inch display for your favourite media consumption, a 5MP camera to capture special moments for sharing with friends and family, and a resilient 3000mAh battery providing up to 10 hours of continuous use. Effortlessly unlock the TCL 501 with Face Unlock and experience the power-efficient octa-core processor seamlessly multitasking as you switch between your favourite apps.
The TCL 501 features an expansive 6-inch display, providing an immersive viewing experience that's perfect for streaming, scrolling, and browsing, ensuring you never miss a detail.
Equipped with a power-efficient octa-core processor, the TCL 501 ensures a smooth and seamless experience. Enhanced power efficiency contributes to an extended battery life, making your phone both capable and efficient.
With 32GB of built-in storage and microSD support of up to 1TB, the TCL 501 enables you to store all your essential apps and favourite photos without concerns about space, allowing you to cherish every moment.
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.
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536 reviews
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Customers Say
Affordable phone with good battery life, decent camera, and easy to use. Some users report slow performance, lagging, and charging issues. Overall good value for basic smartphone needs.
An AI generated summary based on recent customer reviews
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Good phone at a good price.
Bought as a shirt term replacement for my son but it has become his daily use phone, battery lasts well, decent camera, display is good. Nor Al storage would be ideal for a non gamer so an sd card has maximised his storage space. Performs as it should, no issues at all.
Shabbak, 35 - 44
TCL 501 32gb mobile phone
A very good phone and camera is very good
Boo1, 35 - 44
Phone
Good value phone for the price
AAA
Mobile phone.
I am very happy with this phone it is a good quality item that works well and is easy to use.
Alex
Not a good product
I bought it some days before …. It didn’t worked properly… it was hanging too much and too much slow
Ayesha, 25 - 34
Great value!
I bought this phone a month ago to replace my old one and needed something off-the-shelf for my SIM-only deal. As an inexpensive phone it has proved very worthwhile with a good battery (not had any problems re-charging), display (larger than I needed) and adequate storage for my low use of the camera. It matches or exceeds all of my requirements and it was easy to transfer all my data from old phone to new with the built-in options via blue-tooth. All I had to do was tidy up my contacts afterwards.
dave the tree, 65 or over
Amazing product for the price
You can tell that phone is not top of range if you want high definition video or 15 apps working at once, but other than this it does everything a phone needs to and at 10th of the price of high end phone. I would highly recommend this product.
The main consumer, 45 - 54
Great value for money
I bought this phone in October 2025 and is amazed at the performance . Rwal value for money
J
Not worth money
It is very slow and lags.
Ms, 25 - 34
Great features
I bought this last week im do glad i did 🙂
Shay, 55 - 64
Hi there.
I can advise that the SIM Free TCL 501 32GB Mobile Phone - Prime Black does not feature ASHA for hearing aids.
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Hello there,
After checking with our supplier, they have advised for the SIM Free TCL 501 32GB Mobile Phone - Prime Black: please see below:
One- Can this be used for roaming? yes
Two - Able to download apps for tickets? Yes
Three - Can use whatsapp when on wifi? Yes
Four - Given a new mobile number? If buying a new sim yes
Five - purchasing a PAYasYou Go sim card only - do I need to make sure which sim to use nano etc - a question for sim provider however most sims come and can be adjusted down to the correct size.
Six - Can this phone be used abroad? Yes
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Hello Hawthorn,
I can advise the SIM Free TCL 501 32GB Mobile Phone - Prime Black uses Google play store for its apps. If google maps is not already installed, you will be able to download the app.
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Hey Pop,
I can advise that you would put your existing sim card into the phone and you would top up via Vodafone either online or in store.
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Hello Badger,
SIM Free TCL 501 32GB Mobile Phone - Prime Black
Yes, this phone supports Google Wallet, but does not support NFC for payments.
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Hi Richard,
I can advise that the SIM Free TCL 501 32GB Mobile Phone - Prime Black does support WhatsApp.
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Hello,
Yes, the SIM Free TCL 501 32GB Mobile Phone - Prime Black is Android.
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Hello Levij,
Yes, the SIM Free TCL 501 32GB Mobile Phone is suitable. This phone has a 6-inch display, great for video streaming. It has a dual camera for video and picture. Mobile games and apps like Roblox are downloadable from the Google Playstore installed on this phone.
I hope this helps.
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Hello Bella,
SIM Free TCL 501 32GB Mobile Phone- Prime Black:
Yes, you can get whatsapp on this phone.
I hope this has answered your question,
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Hello Marie,
I can confirm that the SIM Free TCL 501 32GB Mobile Phone - Prime Black can be used without a SIM card for wifi based functions.
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