501 at a glance
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Who it suits
Start with the size, camera and storage you need. The lowest monthly price alone does not tell you whether this is the right phone.
What to weigh up
Check the exact storage, colour and condition on the retailer page. Refurbished grades, battery policies and warranties vary.
Worth the upgrade?
Compare it with the phone you already own. Pay for a useful improvement, not just a newer model name.
About this guide: GetLow explains published specifications and compares UK contract listings. It is not a hands-on laboratory test. Battery and charging figures depend on the manufacturer's test conditions; everyday results vary.
Is the 501 worth buying?
TCL 501 deserves a place on the shortlist when its current specification and contract position suits your priorities and its live total contract cost compares well with the two alternatives above.
Best bits
- Live new and refurbished contract prices compared by total cost
Watch-outs
- The cheapest monthly deal is not always the lowest total-cost deal
- Storage, condition and warranty can differ between otherwise similar listings
- Current colours and contract availability depend on retailer stock
2026 buyer guide
TCL 501 in 2026
This TCL 501 review combines current GetLow contract prices with the specifications that matter before a long commitment. It compares new and refurbished availability, total cost, monthly price, data, storage and the closest current alternatives.
Live price position Judge the 501 by today's whole-contract price
GetLow currently checks 12 501 contract offers across 2 retailers and 2 networks. The market starts at £11.95 a month, £0.00 upfront and £286.80 in total after currently stated promotional savings.
Those headline floors can come from different deals. Keep monthly price, upfront cost, data, storage, term and condition tied to one listing before deciding which offer is genuinely cheapest.
Monthly pricesFrom £11.95
Upfront pricesFrom £0.00
Total contract costFrom £286.80
Current conditionEvery current offer is listed as new.
Live model price comparison How does the TCL 501 price compare with nearby phones?
This table uses the reviewed phone plus up to four nearby alternatives by current lowest total contract cost. Monthly price, data, total cost and condition remain attached to the same cheapest-total listing for each phone.
Read each difference against the bold 501 baseline. A cheaper row shows the whole-contract saving; a dearer row shows the additional amount currently needed to step up.
Build your own phone comparison Select any three phones and compare them side by side
The TCL 501 is selected first. Change any selector to compare it with two other current phones from TCL, or with the wider market when fewer than three TCL models are available.
Every price card keeps monthly cost, upfront payment, total cost, data, contract length and condition attached to the same live listing. The specification table then shows the hardware differences that may justify paying more.
New and refurbished buying checks Protect the saving before you order
Every current offer is listed as new. A low price is only good value when the condition, storage, warranty, returns terms and battery policy suit what you expect to receive.
Use total contract cost after any stated code as the first comparison, then check data and storage on the same basis. Availability can change as retailers update stock.
- Confirm whether the selected listing is new or refurbished.
- Check the exact storage and colour before leaving GetLow.
- Read the warranty, returns and refurbished battery terms.
- Compare the total contract cost rather than monthly price alone.
Who it suits
Is the TCL 501 right for you?
Buy the 501 if
Its specification, size and current whole-contract price fit your priorities better than the two alternatives above.
Choose another phone if
A nearby model offers features you value more for a total-cost difference you are comfortable paying.
Colours and images
501 is available in Black. Pick the colour you can live with for the full contract, not just the launch-week favourite.
GetLow visual
GetLow visual gives the 501 a different feel without changing the deal comparison underneath.
Which storage should you buy?
TCL 501 storage options include Not listed. The live cards show capacities currently found in GetLow deals. Start with the smallest suitable option for lighter use, then step up if you keep lots of photos, video, games or offline apps.
32GBAvailable from £11.95/mo
501 buying facts
These are the GetLow catalogue facts and contract signals currently available for this phone.
| Brand | TCL |
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| Model | 501 |
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| Contract prices from | £11.95 per month |
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| Lowest upfront seen | £0.00 |
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| Lowest total cost seen | £286.80 |
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| Current tariffs | 12 current tariffs |
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| Storage | Not listed |
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| Colours | Black |
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| Networks compared | 2 |
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| Retailers compared | 2 |
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| Best first sort | Total contract cost |
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| Best next checks | Data allowance, upfront cost and storage |
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| Spec status | Catalogue specs are being expanded; current page focuses on verified GetLow price and availability data. |
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Specifications are manufacturer or catalogue claims, not GetLow laboratory measurements. Missing information is not a zero or proof that a feature is absent. Retailer stock and delivery can change before checkout.
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501 FAQs
What is the cheapest TCL 501 contract today?
At the current GetLow check, prices start at £11.95 per month and £286.80 in total. These floors can belong to different listings, so compare the full deal cards before ordering.
Can I compare the 501 with other phones?
Yes. The three-phone tool starts with the TCL 501 selected and lets you change either alternative while keeping live price and specification differences together.
Are 501 deals new or refurbished?
Every current offer is listed as new. Use the condition shown on each deal and check the retailer warranty and battery policy.
Which 501 deal should I choose?
Start with total contract cost, then compare upfront payment, monthly price, data, storage, condition and term. The cheapest-looking monthly price is not always the cheapest contract overall.
The verdict
The right TCL 501 deal is the one where its useful hardware justifies the live total cost. Compare condition, storage and data like for like, then choose the contract rather than the headline monthly price.
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