Nokia 3.1 C
#4304
TCL A3
#5280Category Breakdown
Nokia 3.1 C
TCL A3
Performance
61.162.6
Camera
28.419.1
Display
56.531.2
Battery
23.424.2
Build
15.50.2
Connectivity
49.648.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
34.728.5
Summary
- The Nokia 3.1 C features a 5.45-inch IPS LCD display, while the TCL A3 has a slightly smaller 5.5-inch TFT LCD display, both with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Nokia is powered by a Snapdragon 429 chipset with a quad-core CPU, whereas the TCL utilizes a more powerful octa-core Helio P22 chipset.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera, with video recording capabilities at 1080p@30fps.
- The Nokia has a 2990 mAh battery compared to the TCL's 3000 mAh, but the TCL lacks fast charging.
- The Nokia runs on Android 9.0, while the TCL is equipped with the more recent Android 11, offering a potentially better software experience.
- In terms of build, the Nokia is lighter at 156g, while the TCL weighs 171g and has slightly different dimensions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 3.1 C
TCL A3
General
Release Date
2019
2021
Announced
2019
2021
Description
For Cricket
N/A
Display
Size
5.45"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~293 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM429 Snapdragon 429 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 504
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
8 MP, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2990 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2990 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152.7 x 71.9 x 9.4 mm (6.01 x 2.83 x 0.37 in)
145.8 x 71.1 x 9.9 mm (5.74 x 2.80 x 0.39 in)
Weight
156 g
171 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.11 W/kg (head) 0.81 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Android 11
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity