Category Breakdown
Allview P8 Energy mini
Cat S31
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.567.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
56.656.0
Summary
- The Allview P8 Energy mini features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Cat S31 has a smaller 4.7-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~312 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by quad-core processors, with the Allview using a Mediatek MT6580 and the Cat employing a Qualcomm Snapdragon 210, offering similar performance levels.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Allview supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Cat S31 is limited to 720p.
- Both phones are equipped with a 4000 mAh battery, ensuring comparable longevity, but the Cat S31 is slightly bulkier and heavier.
- The Allview runs on Android 5.1, while the Cat S31 has a more recent Android 7.0, providing a potentially better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Allview P8 Energy mini
Cat S31
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.7"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 304
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
143.3 x 72 x 8.9 mm (5.64 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
146 x 74.4 x 12.6 mm (5.75 x 2.93 x 0.50 in)
Weight
200 g
200 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Gray, Gold
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
OS Version
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

