Cat S31
#6923
Nokia 2.1
#3548Category Breakdown
Cat S31
Nokia 2.1
Performance
48.649.2
Camera
15.415.4
Display
19.156.5
Battery
28.128.1
Build
0.274.4
Connectivity
48.049.0
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
21.340.2
Summary
- The Cat S31 features a rugged build with a weight of 200g and dimensions of 146 x 74.4 x 12.6 mm, while the Nokia 2.1 is lighter at 174g and has a more compact design at 153.6 x 77.6 x 9.7 mm, utilizing Gorilla Glass 3 and an aluminum frame for added durability.
- The S31 has a smaller 4.7-inch TFT display compared to the 5.5-inch IPS LCD on the Nokia, though both share a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- Performance-wise, the Cat S31 is powered by a Snapdragon 210 chipset with 2GB RAM, while the Nokia 2.1 uses a slightly more powerful Snapdragon 425 with 1GB RAM.
- Both devices have an 8MP rear camera, but the Nokia offers a superior 5MP selfie camera compared to the S31's 2MP.
- Both phones have a 4000mAh battery, but the Nokia supports 10W charging, while the S31 does not support fast charging.
- In terms of software, the S31 runs Android 7.0 Nougat, while the Nokia 2.1 comes with Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition) and is upgradable to Android 10.0, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Cat S31
Nokia 2.1
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
5.5"
Type
TFT
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 304
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146 x 74.4 x 12.6 mm (5.75 x 2.93 x 0.50 in)
153.6 x 77.6 x 9.7 mm (6.05 x 3.06 x 0.38 in)
Weight
200 g
174 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Black
Blue/Copper, Blue/Silver, Grey/Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 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
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition), upgradable to Android 10.0, Android One
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity