
Overall Score
33.0Category 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
Comparisons Featuring ZTE Blade A31
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