Cat S31
#4946
Xiaomi Redmi A1+
#4419Category Breakdown
Cat S31
Xiaomi Redmi A1+
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.570.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
56.056.6
Summary
- The Cat S31 features a rugged build designed for durability, measuring 146 x 74.4 x 12.6 mm and weighing 200g, while the Xiaomi Redmi A1+ has a larger and slimmer profile at 164.9 x 76.8 x 9.1 mm and weighs 192g.
- The S31 has a smaller 4.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, whereas the A1+ offers a 6.52-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the S31 is powered by a Snapdragon 210 chipset with a 1.3 GHz CPU, while the A1+ utilizes a more efficient Helio A22 at 2.0 GHz.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the A1+ supports 1080p video recording compared to the S31's 720p.
- Battery capacity is higher in the A1+ at 5000 mAh versus the S31's 4000 mAh, and the A1+ supports faster 10W charging.
- Software-wise, the S31 runs on Android 7.0, while the A1+ operates on Android 12 (Go edition) with MIUI 12, providing a more updated user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Cat S31
Xiaomi Redmi A1+
General
Release Date
2017
2022, September 23
Announced
2017
2022, September 23
Description
N/A
Also known as Xiaomi Redmi A1 Plus
Display
Size
4.7"
6.52"
Type
TFT
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 304
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
146 x 74.4 x 12.6 mm (5.75 x 2.93 x 0.50 in)
164.9 x 76.8 x 9.1 mm (6.49 x 3.02 x 0.36 in)
Weight
200 g
192 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Light Green, Light Blue, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes