Nokia C31 vs ZTE Blade X1 5G
The Nokia C31 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the ZTE Blade X1 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade X1 5G leads — 14/100 vs 10/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia C31 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the ZTE Blade X1 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C31 doesn't.
Nokia C31
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 12/100)
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 200g
- Better camera (29/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Nokia C31 vs the ZTE Blade X1 5G, the ZTE Blade X1 5G scores 4 points higher (14/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia C31 leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nokia C31 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nokia C31 | ZTE Blade X1 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | — | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 10 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×76.0×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 190 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nokia C31
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Nokia C31
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nokia C31
- 5050 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G notably outperforms the Nokia C31 (29/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nokia C31 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (37/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nokia C31 or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The ZTE Blade X1 5G edges out the Nokia C31 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia C31 and the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Nokia C31 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the ZTE Blade X1 5G — 14/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C31 or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The ZTE Blade X1 5G leads on camera score (29/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C31 over the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Nokia C31 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade X1 5G is a better fit for everyday use.