SIM Free TCL 501 32GB Mobile Phone - Blue
502/6656£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.
Bursting visuals. See what you love in crystal-clear clarity on the delicately expanded large 6-inch display.
Immersive 18:9 viewing. Comfortable binge-watching on a vast 6.0-inch display.
All-day power. The battery you need for doing what you love all day long.
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 and 3G 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.
- 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.
- 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:
- Device, Quick start guide, USB cable.
- Only charging cable included - USB C to USB C cable required.
General information:
- EAN: 4894461987460.
- 1 year guarantee.
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Customers Say
Affordable phone with decent display, battery life, and basic smartphone features. Suitable for simple use, kids, or as a backup. Some users report slow performance, charging issues, and occasional glitches.
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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
Excellent phone
Very good performance from this phone. Excellent camera too. And it is quick
Al63
Hi Bill,
SIM Free TCL 501 32GB Mobile Phone - Prime Black
I can confirm this is a smart phone.
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Thank for the answer, however, yes you can go online with this phone, but the updates have stopped, I think so anyway, if correct, ok to go online... but not so safe without updates!
Hello GH22,
I can advise the following for the: SIM Free TCL 501 32GB Mobile Phone.
This can be used for online use.
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Hello Will,
The SIM Free TCL 501 32GB Mobile Phone - Prime Black, takes SIM card type: nano SIM and nano SIM.
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Hello there.
The supplier has confirmed. The SIM Free TCL 501 32GB Mobile Phone - Prime Black supports Lyca and Lebara SIM cards, as it is unlocked and can accommodate dual nano SIMs.
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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: The SIM Free TCL 501 32GB Mobile Phone - Prime Black does not have a built-in GPS feature, which means it cannot pair with a Galaxy Watch that requires GPS for location tracking
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Hello Dandelion,
The SIM Free TCL 501 32GB Mobile Phone - Prime Black does not support eSIM. This phone supports 2 x nano SIMs.
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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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