Overall Score
51.6Category Breakdown
Overall(#9163)51.6
Performance(#5698)57.3
Camera(#9795)41.8
Display(#10031)52.0
Battery(#7442)43.5
Build(#5956)70.8
Comparisons Featuring BenQ P31
Short Review
- The BenQ P31 features a compact design with dimensions of 118 x 52 x 17 mm and a weight of 150 grams, making it portable but somewhat bulky by modern standards.
- Its TFT resistive touchscreen displays 65K colors at a resolution of 208 x 320 pixels, providing decent clarity for its time, although it lacks HDR support.
- Performance is driven by a TI OMAP V1030 chipset with a 144 MHz CPU, which may struggle with multitasking due to the absence of RAM.
- The camera is basic, offering a 1.3 MP rear sensor without optical image stabilization, and it can capture video but lacks a front-facing camera.
- Battery specifications are not provided, indicating limited information on longevity or charging capabilities.
- The device runs on Symbian 7.0 with a UIQ v2.1 interface, which may feel outdated compared to contemporary operating systems.
- Connectivity options are limited, with no 5G or WiFi support, and Bluetooth is only version 1.1.
- The absence of a headphone jack and stereo speakers further restricts multimedia use.
- Overall, the BenQ P31 is a basic phone that prioritizes simplicity over advanced features.
- Special features are minimal, reflecting its early 2000s design philosophy.
Specifications
General
Release Date2004
Announced2004
DescriptionFunctionally identical to Nokia 6708
Display
SizeN/A
TypeTFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution208 x 320 pixels, 3:2 ratio
PPI208
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetTI OMAP V1030
CPU144 MHz
GPUN/A
MemoryN/A
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotSD/MMC
Camera
Main Camera1.3 MP
Main Camera Details1.3 MP
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
Video RecordingYes
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
CapacityN/A
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions118 x 52 x 17 mm (4.65 x 2.05 x 0.67 in)
Weight150 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsN/A
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM
Network SpeedN/A
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiNo
Bluetooth1.1
NFC✗
USBProprietary
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningNo
Software
Operating SystemSymbian 7.0, UIQ v2.1 UI
OS VersionSymbian 7.0, UIQ v2.1 UI
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsN/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo