Samsung Galaxy A31 Smartphone in review: Quad-camera for 200 Euros (~$239)
As one of the largest smartphone manufacturers, Samsung covers almost every price range and every consumer group. Therefore, the range includes both low-cost phones, like the Galaxy A41, as well as extremely expensive models like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 and the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra.
Our current test model is known as the Samsung Galaxy A31, and is rather aimed at price-conscious buyers. For about 200 Euro (~$239), users get a MediaTek Helio P65, an ARM Mali-G52 MP2 graphics unit, 4 GB of RAM, and 64 GB of eMMC flash storage. In addition, there's a quad camera and a large battery, with which the A31 must be able to face the competitors listed below. You can add more smartphones from our database under each section.
Comparison devices
Rating | Date | Model | Weight | Drive | Size | Resolution | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77.7 % v7 (old) | 12 / 2020 | Samsung Galaxy A31 Helio P65, Mali-G52 MP2 | 185 g | 64 GB eMMC Flash | 6.40" | 2400x1080 | |
| 78.6 % v7 (old) | 11 / 2020 | ZTE Blade V2020 Helio P70, Mali-G72 MP3 | 185 g | 128 GB eMMC Flash | 6.53" | 2340x1080 | |
| 78.8 % v7 (old) | 06 / 2020 | Samsung Galaxy A41 Helio P65, Mali-G52 MP2 | 152 g | 64 GB eMMC Flash | 6.10" | 2400x1080 | |
| 79.7 % v7 (old) | 11 / 2020 | Realme 7 Helio G95, Mali-G76 MP4 | 196.5 g | 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash | 6.50" | 2400x1080 | |
| 81.8 % v7 (old) | 10 / 2020 | Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC SD 732G, Adreno 618 | 215 g | 64 GB UFS 2.0 Flash | 6.67" | 2400x1080 |
Case - Light and robust Samsung smartphone
The case of the Galaxy A31 is made of plastic and is internally reinforced by a metal frame. Our test model comes in the "Prism Crush Black" color scheme, which together with "Prism Crush Blue" are the only color options available to date. In comparison with our test field, the A31 is be slightly lighter and also slightly smaller than our chosen competing products, although the A41 is even more compact.
Connectivity - Phone with audio jack
With the MediaTek Helio P65, Samsung has chosen inexpensive hardware for the Galaxy A31, which already belonged to the mid-priced segment in mid-2019. In addition, there's 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. For an additional charge, the A31 is also available with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, though.
The existing microSD card slot allows users to use memory cards with a size of up to 512 GB, according to the manufacturer. In addition to the memory card, there's also space for two nano SIMs that can also be used with VoLTE and VoWLAN. However, Samsung has omitted a notification LED.
The Samsung Galaxy A31 also has a combined 3.5 mm audio jack for the use of wired headsets and a USB Type-C port, which internally only supports the slow 2.0 standard. In addition, DRM Widevine L1 is available for the playback of high-resolution streaming content.
Software - OneUI not up to date with Android
Android 10 runs on the Galaxy A31 with Samsung's own user interface, OneUI version 2.1. Even beginners will quickly find their way around with the latter, since the adjustments are essentially limited to custom apps and a modified menu navigation.
The preinstalled third-party applications include Netflix and Facebook, which can only be deactivated in the settings menu. With the Galaxy Store, Samsung also operates its own marketplace for apps, and the Galaxy Game Launcher can be used to manage installed games.
At the time of testing, the security patches were at the level of July 1, 2020.
Communication and GPS - Solid speeds with with Wi-Fi 5
The Samsung Galaxy A31 can establish mobile connections in GSM, 3G, and LTE networks. With LTE Cat. 10, speeds of up to 450 Mb/s for downloading data and up to 100 Mb/s for uploading data are possible. For close-range connections, users can resort to Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and Wi-Fi 5.
In combination with our reference router, the Netgear Nighthawk AX12, the Samsung smartphone achieves WLAN speeds of up to 314 Mb/s for receiving data and up to 347 Mb/s for sending data. This puts the A31 in the middle of our test field, which is led overall by the Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC.
| Networking | |
| iperf3 transmit AX12 | |
| Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC | |
| Samsung Galaxy A41 | |
| Samsung Galaxy A31 | |
| Realme 7 | |
| ZTE Blade V2020 | |
| iperf3 receive AX12 | |
| Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC | |
| Samsung Galaxy A41 | |
| ZTE Blade V2020 | |
| Samsung Galaxy A31 | |
| Realme 7 | |
To determine its own location, the Samsung Galaxy A31 can make use of GPS, Glonass, BeiDou, and Galileo. Using the GPS Test app, we achieve an accuracy of up to four meters outdoors.
On our mandatory bike ride, we compare the A31 with our reference device, the Garmin Edge 520. The Galaxy smartphone can achieve a similar accuracy in curves here, but it shows significant deviations on long straight roads.
Nevertheless, the Samsung phone is well suited for simple, everyday navigation tasks.
Telephone and call quality - Voice calls without issues
Samsung uses its own telephone app on the A31. It shows a numeric keypad for the direct input of phone numbers. Two additional tabs allow you to view your recent calls and your own contacts.
During conversations, the Galaxy smartphone offers a medium volume level, and voices are transmitted clearly. Ambient noise is reliably filtered out too.
Cameras - Good photos for an affordable smartphone
Samsung equips the Galaxy A31 with a 48 MP main camera. It is supported by an 8 MP sensor for wide-angle shots, a 5 MP sensor for macro pictures, and another 5 MP sensor for depth information. This allows close-up photography of our test subject with many details and good-looking colors. Fine structures can also be discerned.
Objects in our panoramic image show clean edges and are clearly separated from each other, but the image is a little too dark overall. Subjects shot with the wide-angle lens also show many details, but slight blurring is noticeable at the edges. In addition, there is a noticeable fisheye effect. Under poor lighting conditions, our test subject is only dimly visible, and only a few details are captured.
Besides various filter options, HDR, and resolution settings, the A31 also offers a Pro mode that allows users to make adjustments to the ISO value, white balance, and brightness. A timer function and an automatic scene optimizer are also available.
With the front-facing camera, users can take portrait pictures with a resolution of 20 MP. These show many details and reproduce colors relatively naturally. Users also have access to various filter options and beauty effects here too. However, the Pro mode is restricted to the main camera.
The Samsung Galaxy smartphone produces video recordings with a similar quality as our test photos show. The camera can easily compensate for the change between light and dark scenes and stabilize minor camera shake. The available image formats are 16:9 at a resolution of 1920x1080 or 1280x720 pixels, 20:9 at 1920x864 pixels and 1:1 at 1440x1440 pixels.
Image Comparison
Choose a scene and navigate within the first image. One click changes the position on touchscreens. One click on the zoomed-in image opens the original in a new window. The first image shows the scaled photograph of the test device.
Close-upPanoramaWide angleLow light
Under controlled lighting conditions, our photo of the ColorChecker Passport shows that the Galaxy A31's camera captures colors much brighter than they should be. The test chart is captured under the same conditions with slight weaknesses. While the center of the image is sharp and full of detail, the edges of the image become increasingly weaker in both contrast and sharpness.
Accessories and warranty - Stereo headset is included
The Samsung Galaxy A31 comes with a USB plug-in power adapter with a matching USB Type-C cable, a wired stereo headset, and a SIM needle. Additional accessories can be purchased from the manufacturer's website.
Samsung offers a 24-month warranty period warranty period to buyers of the Galaxy A31.
Input devices and handling - Functional in-screen fingerprint scanner
Samsung uses its own keyboard app in the A31. It offers many functions that will be familiar to users of Google's GBoard and other keyboard applications. It can be customized in a variety of ways to suit individual needs and is well suited for entering longer texts. The touchscreen registers every touch input reliably and is very well suited for wider swipe gestures due to its smooth surface.
To unlock the Galaxy smartphone, users have an in-screen fingerprint scanner at their disposal; it was able to easily recognize stored fingerprints in our test at all times. Face recognition also worked reliably.
Display - Super AMOLED with saturated colors and PWM
The screen of the Samsung Galaxy A31 consists of a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED panel and offers a resolution of 2400x1080 pixels. At an average brightness of 595 cd/m², it takes second place in our test field, while its distribution is the highest among our comparison devices at 99%.
Our measurements also show that Samsung uses PWM for brightness control. The frequency is quite low at 238 Hz and could cause problems for users with sensitive eyes.
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Brightness Distribution: 99 %
Center on Battery: 594 cd/m²
Contrast: ∞:1 (Black: 0 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 2.02 | 0.5-29.43 Ø4.91
ΔE Greyscale 1.8 | 0.5-98 Ø5.2
96.8% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.098
| Samsung Galaxy A31 Super AMOLED, 2400x1080, 6.4" | ZTE Blade V2020 IPS, 2340x1080, 6.5" | Samsung Galaxy A41 Super AMOLED, 2400x1080, 6.1" | Realme 7 IPS, 2400x1080, 6.5" | Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC IPS, 2400x1080, 6.7" | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | -73% | -1% | -46% | -5% | |
| Brightness middle | 594 | 465 -22% | 554 -7% | 525 -12% | 623 5% |
| Brightness | 595 | 474 -20% | 559 -6% | 512 -14% | 600 1% |
| Brightness Distribution | 99 | 92 -7% | 92 -7% | 90 -9% | 93 -6% |
| Black Level * | 0.26 | 0.55 | 0.54 | ||
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 2.02 | 5.3 -162% | 2 1% | 4.4 -118% | 1.8 11% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 8.11 | 9.9 -22% | 7.7 5% | 6.75 17% | 4.7 42% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 1.8 | 5.5 -206% | 1.6 11% | 4.3 -139% | 3.3 -83% |
| Gamma | 2.098 105% | 2.19 100% | 2.11 104% | 2.3 96% | 2.26 97% |
| CCT | 6552 99% | 7659 85% | 6589 99% | 7472 87% | 6712 97% |
| Contrast | 1788 | 955 | 1154 |
* ... smaller is better
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM detected | 238 Hz |  | |
The display backlight flickers at 238 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) . The frequency of 238 Hz is relatively low, so sensitive users will likely notice flickering and experience eyestrain at the stated brightness setting and below. In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 8705 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured. | |||
As is typical for OLEDs, the black level and contrast ratio of the Galaxy A31's Super AMOLED panel are excellent and rather no longer measurable. In addition, the display also shows colors in a very balanced way under the default settings.
Users can influence the display with the predefined modes "Vivid" and "Natural" or freely combine the color components on an RGB scale.
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 8 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 5 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 3 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows fast response rates in our tests and should be suited for gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 18 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (20.9 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 8 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 3 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 5 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows fast response rates in our tests and should be suited for gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 17 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (32.8 ms). | ||
Outdoors, the Samsung Galaxy A31 is easy to use. Thanks to its high brightness value, only comparatively little reflections and glare occur.
The A31's Super AMOLED panel is very viewing-angle stable. Only from very flat viewing angles can a slight green tint be noticed.
Performance - Galaxy A31 is up to everyday tasks
Samsung equips the Galaxy A31 with a MediaTek Helio P65 and 4 GB of memory. An ARM Mali-G52 MP2 graphics unit and 64 GB of internal storage are also included. This equipment is sufficient for most everyday tasks and ensures a smooth system operation.
However, the benchmark tests show that the performance offered is only moderate compared to the competition. In our test field, the Galaxy A31 only manages to take one of the lower places and occasionally alternates with the almost identically equipped Samsung Galaxy A41.
| PCMark for Android | |
| Work performance score (sort by value) | |
| ZTE Blade V2020 | |
| Samsung Galaxy A41 | |
| Realme 7 | |
| Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC | |
| Average Mediatek Helio P65 () | |
| Work 2.0 performance score (sort by value) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A31 | |
| ZTE Blade V2020 | |
| Samsung Galaxy A41 | |
| Realme 7 | |
| Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC | |
| Average Mediatek Helio P65 (6291 - 6742, n=2) | |
| GFXBench 3.0 | |
| on screen Manhattan Onscreen OGL (sort by value) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A31 | |
| ZTE Blade V2020 | |
| Samsung Galaxy A41 | |
| Realme 7 | |
| Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC | |
| Average Mediatek Helio P65 (19 - 20, n=2) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (6.8 - 166, n=172, last 2 years) | |
| 1920x1080 1080p Manhattan Offscreen (sort by value) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A31 | |
| ZTE Blade V2020 | |
| Samsung Galaxy A41 | |
| Realme 7 | |
| Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC | |
| Average Mediatek Helio P65 (21 - 21, n=2) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (12 - 482, n=172, last 2 years) | |
| GFXBench 3.1 | |
| on screen Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen (sort by value) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A31 | |
| ZTE Blade V2020 | |
| Samsung Galaxy A41 | |
| Realme 7 | |
| Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC | |
| Average Mediatek Helio P65 (12 - 13, n=2) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (3.7 - 166, n=172, last 2 years) | |
| 1920x1080 Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen (sort by value) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A31 | |
| ZTE Blade V2020 | |
| Samsung Galaxy A41 | |
| Realme 7 | |
| Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC | |
| Average Mediatek Helio P65 (13 - 13, n=2) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (8.3 - 341, n=172, last 2 years) | |
The Galaxy A31 achieves only slightly lower results than the Galaxy A41 in the browser benchmarks, but it usually performs better than the ZTE Blade V2020.
In everyday life, websites can be scrolled smoothly and media content is also displayed quickly.
| Jetstream 2 - Total Score | |
| Average of class Smartphone (13.8 - 387, n=166, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (Chrome 85) | |
| Realme 7 (Chrome 86) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A31 (Chrome 87) | |
| Average Mediatek Helio P65 (32.6 - 33.9, n=2) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A41 (Chrome 83.0.4103.101) | |
| JetStream 1.1 - Total Score | |
| Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (Chrome 85) | |
| Realme 7 (Chrome 86) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A41 (Chrome 83.0.4103.101) | |
| Average Mediatek Helio P65 (55.1 - 56, n=2) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A31 (Chrome 87) | |
| ZTE Blade V2020 (Chrome 86) | |
| Speedometer 2.0 - Result | |
| Average of class Smartphone (15.2 - 569, n=151, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (Chrome 85) | |
| Realme 7 (Chome 86) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A31 (Chrome 87) | |
| Average Mediatek Helio P65 (27.8 - 28, n=2) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A41 (Chrome 83.0.4103.101) | |
| WebXPRT 3 - Overall | |
| Average of class Smartphone (38 - 347, n=79, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (Chrome 85) | |
| Realme 7 (Chrome 86) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A41 (Chrome 83.0.4103.101) | |
| Average Mediatek Helio P65 (51 - 52, n=2) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A31 (Chrome 87) | |
| ZTE Blade V2020 (Chrome 86) | |
| Octane V2 - Total Score | |
| Average of class Smartphone (2228 - 100368, n=206, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (Chrome 85) | |
| Realme 7 (Chrome 86) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A41 (Chrome 83.0.4103.101) | |
| Average Mediatek Helio P65 (10422 - 10499, n=2) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A31 (Chrome 87) | |
| ZTE Blade V2020 (Chrome 86) | |
| Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total | |
| ZTE Blade V2020 (Chrome 86) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A31 (Chrome 87) | |
| Average Mediatek Helio P65 (3779 - 4369, n=2) | |
| Samsung Galaxy A41 (Chrome 83.0.4103.101) | |
| Realme 7 (Chrome 86) | |
| Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC (Chrome 85) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (277 - 28190, n=164, last 2 years) | |
* ... smaller is better
Samsung offers the Galaxy A31 with 64 GB and 128 GB of eMMC flash storage. The smaller version is built into our test model; it offers quite good read and write speeds in the storage benchmark.
A microSD card reader can be used to expand storage space. With our reference memory card, the Toshiba Exceria Pro M501, it achieves very good read and write speeds, with which the A31 can place itself in the upper range of our test field.
| Samsung Galaxy A31 | ZTE Blade V2020 | Samsung Galaxy A41 | Realme 7 | Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC | Average 64 GB eMMC Flash | Average of class Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AndroBench 3-5 | -16% | -4% | 36% | 15% | -24% | 391% | |
| Sequential Read 256KB | 301.5 | 308.7 2% | 299.9 -1% | 529 75% | 506 68% | 274 ? -9% | 1859 ? 517% |
| Sequential Write 256KB | 216.3 | 256.9 19% | 211.1 -2% | 200 -8% | 173.1 -20% | 176.2 ? -19% | 1445 ? 568% |
| Random Read 4KB | 97.5 | 72.5 -26% | 84 -14% | 153.3 57% | 123.4 27% | 59.4 ? -39% | 278 ? 185% |
| Random Write 4KB | 79.1 | 19.16 -76% | 72.5 -8% | 151.3 91% | 112.6 42% | 32 ? -60% | 310 ? 292% |
| Sequential Read 256KB SDCard | 82.7 ? | 79.1 ? -4% | 83 ? 0% | 84.6 ? 2% | 75.2 ? -9% | 77.4 ? -6% | |
| Sequential Write 256KB SDCard | 66.9 ? | 61.8 ? -8% | 67 ? 0% | 66.3 ? -1% | 55.6 ? -17% | 58.3 ? -13% |
Games - Gaming with reduced details
The Samsung Galaxy A31 can run modern games smoothly. However, users should reduce the graphics settings in favor of a higher frame rate when it comes to very demanding titles. During longer gaming sessions, repeated frame-rate drops occur, which can even be well below 30 fps at high detail levels.
The Armajet game that we tested with Gamebench also shows that the initially high frame rate of almost 60 fps can't be maintained over prolonged periods of time. In the games themselves, using the touchscreen to control them was always possible without issues.
Emissions - Moderate temperatures
Temperature
According to our measurements, the Samsung Galaxy A31 heats up to 44.5 °C (~112 °F) under load. Although it feels warm, it doesn't get hot. The GFXBench endurance tests also show that users don't have to expect performance limitations even under prolonged load.
(±) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 43.1 °C / 110 F, compared to the average of 35.1 °C / 95 F, ranging from 21.9 to 63.7 °C for the class Smartphone.
(±) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 44.5 °C / 112 F, compared to the average of 33.9 °C / 93 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 26.6 °C / 80 F, compared to the device average of 32.8 °C / 91 F.
Speakers
The speaker in the Galaxy A31 offers a medium volume level and a sound spectrum with pronounced mids and highs. While this makes it possible to reproduce speech content well, users should resort to external speakers or headphones for music playback or the like.
Samsung Galaxy A31 audio analysis
(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (78.5 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 60.4% lower than median
(+) | bass is linear (0% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(-) | nearly no mids - on average 60.4% lower than median
(+) | mids are linear (0% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(-) | nearly no highs - on average 60.4% lower than median
(+) | highs are linear (0% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(-) | overall sound is not linear (121.5% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 89% of all tested devices in this class were better, 8% similar, 2% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 37%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 97% of all tested devices were better, 3% similar, 1% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (89.2 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 24.3% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (9.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 4.9% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (3.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 5.4% higher than median
(+) | highs are linear (3.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (17.9% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 12% of all tested devices in this class were better, 8% similar, 80% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 37%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 33% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 59% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Battery life - Long-distance runner with 5,000 mAh
Energy consumption
The Samsung Galaxy A31 shows an average power consumption of 1.6 watts in idle usage and 5 watts under load. As a result, it's an energy-efficient smartphone and can place itself in the middle of our test field.
The included USB power adapter offers an output of 15 watts and has, therefore, enough capacity to ensure a reliable power supply.
| Off / Standby |   0 / 0.2 Watt |
| Idle |  1 / 1.6 / 1.9 Watt |
| Load |
5 / 6.7 Watt |
    
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| Samsung Galaxy A31 5000 mAh | ZTE Blade V2020 4000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A41 3500 mAh | Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC 5160 mAh | Average Mediatek Helio P65 | Average of class Smartphone | |
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| Power Consumption | 9% | 18% | -19% | 9% | -9% | |
| Idle Minimum * | 1 | 0.64 36% | 0.96 4% | 0.93 7% | 0.98 ? 2% | 0.885 ? 11% |
| Idle Average * | 1.6 | 1.54 4% | 1.57 2% | 2.47 -54% | 1.585 ? 1% | 1.451 ? 9% |
| Idle Maximum * | 1.9 | 1.65 13% | 1.61 15% | 2.51 -32% | 1.755 ? 8% | 1.608 ? 15% |
| Load Average * | 5 | 4.73 5% | 2.93 41% | 5.62 -12% | 3.97 ? 21% | 6.55 ? -31% |
| Load Maximum * | 6.7 | 7.5 -12% | 4.97 26% | 6.93 -3% | 5.84 ? 13% | 9.92 ? -48% |
* ... smaller is better
Battery life
In our practical WLAN test, the Galaxy A31 achieves a runtime of 19:20 hours. Consequently, the Samsung smartphone is the most enduring model in our test field and can also make good use of its 5,000 mAh battery.
With the included charger, the battery needs about two and a half hours to be fully charged again.
| Samsung Galaxy A31 5000 mAh | ZTE Blade V2020 4000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A41 3500 mAh | Realme 7 5000 mAh | Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC 5160 mAh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Runtime | -10% | -25% | -13% | -5% | |
| Reader / Idle | 2453 | 1843 -25% | 2427 -1% | ||
| H.264 | 1255 | 998 -20% | 1188 -5% | ||
| WiFi v1.3 | 1160 | 1042 -10% | 650 -44% | 1006 -13% | 1116 -4% |
| Load | 306 | 268 -12% | 280 -8% |
Pros
Cons
Verdict - Good overall package at a low price
The Samsung Galaxy A31 proves to be a successful smartphone in our test. Performance is more than sufficient for most everyday applications, and the camera performance is also convincing for a device in this price range. Users who find the version that we tested with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage too limited can also choose a version with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage.
With the Samsung Galaxy A31, buyers get an enduring and affordable smartphone with a vivid Super AMOLED display.
In addition, there's the very good battery life, the averagely bright Super AMOLED display, and the fact that both a memory card and two nano SIM cards can be used simultaneously. If we ignore the Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC class leader, the Samsung Galaxy A31 can certainly hold its own against the competition.
Samsung Galaxy A31
- 08/31/2022 v7 (old)
Mike Wobker
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