Nokia 2.1 vs Nokia 3.1 Plus

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

Nokia 2.1

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Nokia 3.1 Plus

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Weight2.1: 6 g lighter2.1: 174 g · 3.1 Plus: 180 g
Width3.1 Plus: 1.2 mm narrower3.1 Plus: 76.4 mm · 2.1: 77.6 mm
Screen diagonal2.1: 0.5 in smaller diagonal2.1: 5.5 in · 3.1 Plus: 6 in
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) / Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)2.1: Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) · 3.1 Plus: Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
Rear camera layoutSingle / Dual2.1: Single · 3.1 Plus: Dual
Depth3.1 Plus: 1.5 mm thinner3.1 Plus: 8.2 mm · 2.1: 9.7 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

Front

Side

1. 2.1
Height
153.6 mm
Width
77.6 mm
Depth
9.7 mm

Weight
174 g
2. 3.1 Plus
Height
156.9 mm
Width
76.4 mm
Depth
8.2 mm

Weight
180 g

Specifications

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Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials
Specification	2.1	3.1 Plus
Dimensions (HxWxD)	153.6 Х 77.6 Х 9.7 mm	156.9 Х 76.4 Х 8.2 mm
Weight	174 g	180 g
Technology	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inch	6" inch
Screen resolution	720 x 1280 px	720 x 1440 px
Internal memoryRecorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	8 GB 1 GB RAM	32 GB 3 RAM 16 GB 2 GB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 128 GB (dedicated slot)	microSD up to 400 GB
BatteryCapacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	4000 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	3500 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition); Android One	Android 8.1 (Oreo) planned upgrade to Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)	Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
NFC	Unknown	Yes (APAC & EMEA only)
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display
Specification	2.1	3.1 Plus
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	83.4 cm2	92.9 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	18:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	70.0%	77.5%
PPI /points per inch/	267 PPI	268 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)	Unknown

Camera and Video

Camera and Video
Specification	2.1	3.1 Plus
Rear camera, main	8 MP Single	13 MP Dual
Camera specs	8 MP AF	13 MP f/2.0 AF -5 MP f/2.4 depth sensor
Functions	LED flash	LED flash HDR
Video	720p@30fps	720p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	5 MP Single	8 MP Single
Specifications	5 MP	8 MP f/2.2

Performance

Performance
Specification	2.1	3.1 Plus
Processor CPU	Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53	Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 308	PowerVR GE8320
Antutu 7 scoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	32502	75202

General specs

General specs
Specification	2.1	3.1 Plus
Release date	2018 May	2018 October
Colors	Blue/Copper Blue/Silver Grey/Silver	Blue White Gray
Historical recorded priceLegacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	100 EUR	150 EUR
Battery life	Talking time- Up to 19 h (3G) Music play - Up to 128 h	Unknown
Body build	aluminum frame plastic back	Front glass aluminum body

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity
Specification	2.1	3.1 Plus
SIM card	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 GSM 900 / 1800 - India -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - APAC EMEA India HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - LATAM USA -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 20(800) 38(2600) 40(2300) - APAC EMEA LTE band 1(2100) 2(1900) 4(1700/2100) 12(700) 13(700) 17(700) 28(700) 40(2300) 66(1700/2100) - LATAM USA LTE band 1(2100) 41(2500) - India	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n WiFi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS GALILEO
USB	microUSB 2.0 USB On-The-Go	microUSB 2.0 USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth	4.2 A2DP LE	4.1 A2DP LE
Harmful irradiation	SAR EU - 0.83 W/kg (head) 1.67 W/kg (body)	SAR EU - 0.41 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio
Specification	2.1	3.1 Plus
Radio	FM radio	FM radio

Other features

Other features
Specification	2.1	3.1 Plus
Dop	Sensors Accelerometer proximity - Charging 5V/2A 10W	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass