Category Breakdown
XOLO Hive 8X
ZTE Blade A31
Performance
53.061.4
Camera
19.115.4
Display
56.556.5
Battery
18.124.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.651.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.233.0
Summary
- The XOLO Hive 8X features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the ZTE Blade A31 has a slightly larger 5.45-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, resulting in a marginally better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Hive 8X is powered by a Mediatek MT6592M chipset with an octa-core CPU, whereas the Blade A31 utilizes a Unisoc SC9863A chipset with a more efficient octa-core configuration.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Hive 8X can record video at 1080p, compared to the Blade A31's 720p.
- The Blade A31 has a significantly larger battery capacity of 3000 mAh compared to the Hive 8X's 1920 mAh.
- Additionally, the Hive 8X runs on Android 4.4.2, while the Blade A31 offers a more modern Android 11 (Go edition), enhancing the software experience.
- Build-wise, both phones are similar in dimensions, but the Blade A31 is slightly heavier at 166g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
XOLO Hive 8X
ZTE Blade A31
General
Release Date
2014
2021, July 13
Announced
2014
2021, July 13
Description
For India
N/A
Display
Size
5"
5.45"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6592M (28 nm)
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A7
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-450MP4
IMG8322
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
2 MP
2 MP (up-scaled to 5 MP)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1920 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1920 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
140 x 70 x 7.9 mm (5.51 x 2.76 x 0.31 in)
140 x 71 x 8.9 mm (5.51 x 2.80 x 0.35 in)
Weight
N/A
166 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Blue, Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
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

