Category Breakdown
Lenovo A3900
ZTE Blade A31 Plus
Performance
45.961.2
Camera
39.615.4
Display
54.454.4
Battery
20.824.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.551.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.432.5
Summary
- The Lenovo A3900, released in 2015, features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 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 A3900 is powered by a Mediatek MT6752 chipset with 4GB RAM, whereas the Blade A31 Plus utilizes a Unisoc SC9863A chipset with 32GB RAM, indicating a significant advantage in multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Blade A31 Plus can upscale its images to 8 MP and supports 720p video recording, compared to the A3900's video capabilities.
- The Blade A31 Plus also has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the A3900's 2300 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the A3900 runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), while the Blade A31 Plus operates on the more recent Android 11 (Go edition), enhancing the user experience with updated features and optimizations.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A3900
ZTE Blade A31 Plus
General
Release Date
2015
2021, October 31
Announced
2015
2021, October 31
Description
Preliminary specifications
N/A
Display
Size
5"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 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 MT6752 (28 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-T760MP2
IMG8322
Memory
4GB 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
2 MP
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
2300 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2300 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
142.8 x 71.8 x 9 mm (5.62 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
159.2 x 77.5 x 9.6 mm (6.27 x 3.05 x 0.38 in)
Weight
157 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Pearl White, Silver
Blue, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 11 (Go edition)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer

