Cat S31
#6923
Xiaomi Redmi A1+
#3731Category Breakdown
Cat S31
Xiaomi Redmi A1+
Performance
48.660.2
Camera
15.419.1
Display
19.167.5
Battery
28.133.7
Build
0.214.5
Connectivity
48.049.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.338.9
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
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, AF
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black
Light Green, Light Blue, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.00 W/kg (head) 1.10 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer