Meizu MX3
#4790
ZTE Blade A31
#4837Category Breakdown
Meizu MX3
ZTE Blade A31
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.356.3
Summary
- The Meizu MX3 features a 5.1-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1800 pixels, resulting in a sharper pixel density of approximately 412 ppi, compared to the ZTE Blade A31's 5.45-inch display at 720 x 1440 pixels and 295 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the MX3 is powered by the Exynos 5410 Octa chipset with 2GB of RAM, while the Blade A31 uses the Unisoc SC9863A with the same RAM capacity but a less powerful CPU.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the MX3 supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Blade A31 is limited to 720p.
- The Blade A31 has a larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the MX3's 2400 mAh, which may offer longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the MX3 runs on an older Android 4.2 with Flyme 3, while the Blade A31 operates on Android 11 (Go edition), providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with the MX3 being slightly lighter at 143g versus the Blade A31's 166g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Meizu MX3
ZTE Blade A31
General
Release Date
2013
2021, July 13
Announced
2013
2021, July 13
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.1"
5.45"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~412 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 5410 Octa (28 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A7)
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR SGX544MP3
IMG8322
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.2", 1.4µm, AF
8 MP
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
2 MP (up-scaled to 5 MP)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2400 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2400 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
139 x 71.9 x 9.1 mm (5.47 x 2.83 x 0.36 in)
140 x 71 x 8.9 mm (5.51 x 2.80 x 0.35 in)
Weight
143 g
166 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black (front panel), several color options (back panel); white
Blue, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), Flyme 3
Android 11 (Go edition)
OS Version
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), Flyme 3
Android 11 (Go edition)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes