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ZTE Blade A31#4504

Released: 2021, July 13

ZTE Blade A31

Overall Score

33.0

Category Breakdown

Overall(#4504)33.0
Performance(#4080)61.4
Camera(#8603)15.4
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#4566)24.2
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#3999)51.4
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The ZTE Blade A31 features a compact design with dimensions of 140 x 71 x 8.9 mm and a weight of 166 grams, available in blue and gray.
  • It sports a 5.45-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 295 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by the Unisoc SC9863A chipset, an octa-core CPU, and 2GB of RAM, which allows for basic multitasking.
  • The rear camera is 8 MP, capable of recording video at 720p@30fps, while the front-facing camera is a 2 MP sensor.
  • The battery capacity is 3000 mAh, supporting standard charging with no wireless options available.
  • Running on Android 11 (Go edition), the software is optimized for lower-end hardware.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, and NFC, but it lacks 5G support.
  • The device does not feature stereo speakers but includes a headphone jack for audio output.
  • Overall, the ZTE Blade A31 is a straightforward smartphone with essential features for everyday use.
  • Special features are limited, focusing on basic functionality without advanced enhancements.

Specifications

General

Release Date2021, July 13
Announced2021, July 13
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size5.45"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetUnisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUIMG8322
Memory32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDXC

Camera

Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR
Front Camera2 MP (up-scaled to 5 MP)
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity3000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions140 x 71 x 8.9 mm (5.51 x 2.80 x 0.35 in)
Weight166 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlue, Gray
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 11 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer