Oppo A31
#2767
TCL 306
#3361Category Breakdown
Oppo A31
TCL 306
Performance
72.364.9
Camera
28.428.4
Display
69.870.6
Battery
29.733.7
Build
71.80.2
Connectivity
53.363.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
46.341.7
Summary
- The Oppo A31 features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a peak brightness of 480 nits, while the TCL 306 has a slightly smaller 6.52-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower brightness of 450 nits.
- In terms of performance, the A31 is powered by the Helio P35 chipset with up to 6GB of RAM, compared to the TCL 306's Helio G25 with 3GB of RAM, giving the A31 an edge in multitasking capabilities.
- The camera setup on the A31 includes a 12 MP main sensor, whereas the TCL 306 offers a 13 MP main sensor, but the A31 provides better overall versatility with its additional macro and depth sensors.
- Battery capacity favors the TCL 306 with 5000 mAh compared to the A31's 4230 mAh, and it supports faster 10W charging.
- Software-wise, the A31 runs on Android 9 with ColorOS 6.1, while the TCL 306 operates on a more recent Android 12 with TCL UI, offering a potentially more updated user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo A31
TCL 306
General
Release Date
2020, February 13
2022, January 31
Announced
2020, February 13
2022, January 31
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 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
Mediatek MT6765V/CB Helio P35 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6762G Helio G25 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.86", 1.25µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide) 1/3.0", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide) 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4230 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4230 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.9 x 75.5 x 8.3 mm (6.45 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)
165.2 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm (6.50 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
Weight
180 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
N/A
Colors
Fantasy White, Mystery Black, Lake Green
Space Gray, Atlantic Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/75 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
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 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6.1
Android 12, TCL UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass