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TCL A3 vs ZTE Blade A31 Plus

What A3 does better (9) and where Blade A31 Plus wins (4) — every spec side by side.

TCL A3
TCL · 2021A3
4.0Score
9 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
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ZTE Blade A31 Plus
ZTE · 2021Blade A31 Plus
3.8Score
4 advantages
2.7Display2.3
2.3Camera2.0
2.9Features4.3
Dimensions

Size comparison

A3Blade A31 Plus
71.1 × 145.89.977.5 × 159.29.6
A3Blade A31 PlusDifference
Height145.8 mm159.2 mm−13.4 mm
Width71.1 mm77.5 mm−6.4 mm
Thickness9.9 mm9.6 mm+0.3 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is A3 better than Blade A31 Plus?

  1. RAM3 GB vs 1 GB3×
  2. Main camera8 MP vs 5 MP+60%
  3. Pixel density293 ppi vs 179 ppi+64%
  4. Selfie camera5 MP vs 2 MP2.5×
  5. Process12 nm vs 28 nm2.3×
  6. CPU frequency2 GHz vs 1.6 GHz+25%
  7. Max video1080p vs 720p
  8. Resolution (width)720 px vs 480 px+50%
  9. Bluetooth5 vs 4.2+19%

Why is Blade A31 Plus better than A3?

  1. NFCNo · A3: Yes
  2. Dual SIMNo · A3: Yes
  3. Screen size5.5″ vs 6″+9%
  4. Thickness9.9 mm vs 9.6 mm+3%
Specifications

Side by side

TCL A3TCL A3≈ $454.0
Design
Weight171 g—
Thickness9.9 mm9.6 mm
Height145.8 mm159.2 mm
Width71.1 mm77.5 mm
ColoursBlackBlue, Gray
Display
Screen size5.5″6″
PanelTFT LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px480 px
Resolution (height)1,440 px960 px
Pixel density293 ppi179 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Screen-to-body ratio75.3%75.3%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6762 Helio P22Unisoc SC9863A
Chip makerMediaTekUnisoc
Process12 nm28 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2 GHz1.6 GHz
GPUPowerVR GE8320IMG8322
Memory
RAM3 GB1 GB
Storage (max)32 GB32 GB
Storage (base)32 GB32 GB
Storage type—eMMC 5.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera8 MP5 MP
Main sensor size1/4.0"—
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p720p
Selfie camera5 MP2 MP
4K selfie videoNo—
Battery
Battery capacity3,000 mAh3,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
Wireless charging—No
Connectivity
5G—No
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMNoYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth54.2
NFCNoYes
USBmicroUSB 2.0microUSB 2.0
Satellite navigation—GLONASS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
SensorsAccelerometer, proximityAccelerometer
Software
OS at launchAndroid 11Android 11 (Go edition)
PlatformAndroidAndroid
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