The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | C30 | C31 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| Camera | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Connectivity | 3.6 | 3.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 5.2 |
Which one is for you?
Nokia C30, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,050 mAh
- Usable Surface
- 89 %
- against 83.4 %
Nokia C31, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Weight
- 200 g
- against 237 g
- Body Thickness
- 8.6 mm
- against 9.9 mm
- OS Version
- 12
- against 11
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | C30 | C31 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc SC9863A | Unisoc SC9863A |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | IMG8322 | IMG8322 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 111,300 Best value | 109,200 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 164 | 164 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 725 | 725 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.6 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.2 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.6 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.2 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | C30 | C31 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Green, White, Grey | Grey, Green, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 9.9 mm | 8.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 79.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Body Height | 177.7 mm | 169.2 mm |
| Weight | 237 g | 200 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89 % Best value | 83.4 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP52 |
Battery
| Specification | C30 | C31 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh Best value | 5,050 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | C30 | C31 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.82″ Best value | 6.75″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 257 ppi | 260 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch |
Sensors
| Specification | C30 | C31 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | C30 | C31 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | C30 | C31 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | C30 | C31 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.33 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.19 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.41 W/kg | 0.35 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.29 W/kg Best value | 1.39 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | C30 | C31 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | C30 | C31 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | TA-1357, TA-1377, TA-1369, TA-1360, TA-1359 | TA-1499, TA-1497, TA-1493 |
