Category Breakdown
Panasonic T31
Samsung Z1
Performance
35.728.1
Camera
14.011.3
Display
16.940.0
Battery
13.115.2
Build
0.216.6
Connectivity
30.730.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.018.7
Summary
- The Panasonic T31 and Samsung Z1 both feature a 4.0" display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the Z1 uses PLS LCD technology, which typically offers better viewing angles compared to the T31's TFT display.
- In terms of performance, the T31 has a slightly faster dual-core CPU at 1.3 GHz versus the Z1's 1.2 GHz, but both devices come with 4GB of storage and 4GB of RAM.
- The T31's camera can record video at 720p, while the Z1 is limited to 480p, though both have a 3.15 MP rear camera.
- The Z1 has a larger battery capacity at 1500 mAh compared to the T31's 1300 mAh.
- For software, the T31 runs on Android 4.2.2, while the Z1 operates on Tizen 2.3, which may affect the overall user experience and app availability.
- Build-wise, the Z1 is slightly lighter and thinner than the T31.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Panasonic T31
Samsung Z1
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Z1 Z130H, Z130H/DS
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
PLS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm)
Spreadtrum SC7727S
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Mali-400
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@24fps
480p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
122 x 64.4 x 11.2 mm (4.80 x 2.54 x 0.44 in)
120.4 x 63.2 x 9.7 mm (4.74 x 2.49 x 0.38 in)
Weight
120 g
112 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Pure White, Bluish Black
White, Black, Wine Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.54 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Tizen 2.3
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer

