Category Breakdown
Karbonn A10
ZTE Blade A31 Plus
Performance
60.361.2
Camera
39.615.4
Display
54.454.4
Battery
14.024.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
31.151.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
27.732.5
Summary
- The Karbonn A10, released in 2013, features a compact 3.9-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the ZTE Blade A31 Plus, launched in 2021, offers a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 960 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A10 is powered by a dual-core Mediatek MT6577 chipset, whereas the Blade A31 Plus utilizes an octa-core Unisoc SC9863A, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Blade A31 Plus enhances its output with upscaling to 8 MP and supports 720p video recording, compared to the A10's basic video capabilities.
- The Blade A31 Plus also boasts a significantly larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the A10's 1400 mAh, resulting in longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the A10 runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, while the Blade A31 Plus operates on Android 11 (Go edition), offering a more modern user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Karbonn A10
ZTE Blade A31 Plus
General
Release Date
2013
2021, October 31
Announced
2013
2021, October 31
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.9"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~239 ppi density)
480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~179 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR SGX531u
IMG8322
Memory
512MB 512MB RAM
32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP (up-scaled to 8 MP)
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
VGA
2 MP (up-scaled to 5 MP)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Li-Ion 3000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
159.2 x 77.5 x 9.6 mm (6.27 x 3.05 x 0.38 in)
Weight
N/A
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Blue, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
Yes
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 11 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer

