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Manufacturer codeT509K12BLCA1121
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About the TCL 505
TCL T509K12BLCA1121 is listed in the smartphones category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 17.1 cm (6.75"); internal storage capacity: 128 GB; mobile network generation: 4G; operating system installed: Android 14. This entry covers manufacturer code T509K12BLCA1121. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The 17.1 cm (6.75") display is specified at 720 x 1600 pixels. Consider these together: a larger screen provides more physical space, while resolution determines the number of pixels available. Neither specification establishes brightness, colour accuracy or motion quality.
- Screen size
- 17.1 cm (6.75")
- Screen resolution
- 720 x 1600 pixels
- Processor family
- MediaTek
- Processor model
- Helio G36
- Memory (RAM)
- 4 GB
- Storage capacity
- 128 GB
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3.65 / 5Original rating: 7.3 / 10
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Read the full review ↗Checked 2 Nov 2026
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TCL 505 specifications
Manufacturer code: T509K12BLCA1121 · Icecat product 118591097 · Checked 24 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Screen size | 17.1 cm (6.75") |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Processor family | MediaTek |
| Processor model | Helio G36 |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB |
| Storage capacity | 128 GB |
| Mobile network generation | 4G |
| Rear camera resolution | 50 MP |
| Battery capacity | 5010 mAh |
| Operating system installed | Android 14 |
| NFC | Yes |
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Audio & listening1 detail
| Audio formats supported | AAC, AMR, AWB, FLAC, HE-AAC, HE-AAC v2, MIDI, MP3, OGG, OPUS, Vorbis, WAV |
|---|
Display5 details
| Screen shape | Flat |
|---|---|
| Display glass type | 2.5D tempered glass |
| Display brightness | 400 cd/m² |
| Touchscreen type | Capacitive |
| Camera High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode | Yes |
Processor, memory & storage10 details
| Processor architecture | ARM Cortex-A53 |
|---|---|
| Processor cores | 4 |
| Processor frequency | 2.2 GHz |
| Coprocessor frequency | 1.6 GHz |
| Coprocessor architecture | ARM Cortex-A53 |
| Coprocessor cores | 4 |
| Virtual RAM (max) | 4 GB |
| Compatible memory cards | MicroSD (TransFlash) |
| Panorama | Yes |
| Graphics card | IMG GE8320 |
Camera, image & video22 details
| Rear camera sensor size | 1/2.55" |
|---|---|
| Second rear camera sensor size | 1/5" |
| Second rear camera resolution (numeric) | 2 MP |
| Rear camera aperture number | 1.8 |
| Second rear camera aperture number | 2.4 |
| Rear camera pixel size | 0.7 µm |
| Second rear camera pixel size | 1.75 µm |
| Rear camera field of view (FOV) angle | 79.4° |
| Second rear camera field of view (FOV) angle | 88.8° |
| Rear camera lens elements | 5-element lens |
| Second rear camera lens elements | 3-element lens |
| Front camera lens elements | 3-element lens |
| Front camera type | Single camera |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) | 5 MP |
| Front camera aperture number | 2.2 |
| Front camera pixel size | 1.12 µm |
| Front camera field of view (FOV) angle | 76.8° |
| Rear camera flash | Yes |
| Resolution at capture speed | 1920x1080@30fps |
| Video recording modes | 1080p |
| Rear camera type | Dual camera |
| Video formats supported | H.263, H.264, H.265, MPEG2, MPEG4, VP8, VP9 |
Connections & wireless12 details
| SIM card capability | Dual SIM |
|---|---|
| SIM card type | NanoSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| USB port | Yes |
| USB connector type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2.0 |
| Headphone connectivity | 3.5 mm |
| SIM card ejector pin | Yes |
Power & battery1 detail
| Battery recharge time | 3 h |
|---|
Controls & features3 details
| Face detection | Yes |
|---|---|
| Voice over LTE (VoLTE) supported | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
Design & dimensions7 details
| Form factor | Bar |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Blue |
| Colour name | Ocean blue |
| Width | 76.7 mm |
| Depth | 8.32 mm |
| Height | 168.3 mm |
| Weight | 190 g |
Further product details18 details
| Pixel density | 260 ppi |
|---|---|
| Oleophobic coating | Yes |
| User memory | 108 GB |
| Maximum memory card size | 512 GB |
| AI scene recognition | Yes |
| 3G standards | HSPA+ |
| 4G standard | LTE |
| 5G standard | Not supported |
| Subscription type | No subscription |
| Assisted GPS (A-GPS) | Yes |
| GPS (satellite) | Yes |
| GLONASS | Yes |
| BeiDou | Yes |
| Galileo | Yes |
| Position location | Yes |
| Platform | Android |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
Packaging & supplied accessories1 detail
| Cables included | USB Type-C |
|---|
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