Side-by-side technical data
ZTE a1 vs Samsung Galaxy M31
Comparison between ZTE a1 and Samsung Galaxy M31: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from ZTE and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | a1 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.8 | 6.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.6 | 3.8 |
| Camera | 7.6 | 5.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 3.8 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE a1, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 330,000
- against 180,011
- Weight
- 185 g
- against 191 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 15 W
- Body Materials
- Aluminium Alloy
- against Glass, Plastic
Samsung Galaxy M31, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | a1 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Samsung Exynos 9611 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625 MHz) | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz Best value | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 330,000 Best value | 180,011 |
| CPU Description | 1x Cortex-A76 2.4 GHz + 1x Cortex-A76 2.2 GHz + 6x Cortex-A76 1.8 GHz | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A73 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.7 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | a1 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black | Blue, Black, Red |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 8.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 159.2 mm |
| Weight | 185 g Best value | 191 g |
| Usable Surface | 82 % | 84.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | a1 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | a1 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 420 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ Best value | 6.4″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 396 ppi | 403 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | Gorilla Glass 3, AMOLED, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | a1 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | a1 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | a1 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 10 |
| OS Family | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 10 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | a1 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G GSM B2, 2G GSM B3, 2G GSM B5, 2G GSM B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B34, 3G UMTS B39, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | — | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, ANT+ |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.52 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.69 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.48 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.13 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | a1 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP |
Technical
| Specification | a1 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SM-M315F, SM-M315F/DS, SM-M315F/DSN |
