Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L29 128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M31 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/22/2020 2:35 PM, updated: 1/12/2023 5:19 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M31 X Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L29 128GB/6GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1440x3120

40
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare Huawei Mate 20 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L29 128GB/6GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

19 Advantages Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L29 128GB/6GB)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)
+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)18% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+189 grams (6.62 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)3% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1440x3120 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+538 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+1/1.7" inches1% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/1.72" inches
+(4G LTE-A) 1400 Mbps133% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+40W167% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	15W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Until 256GB nano-Memory	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
6.39"	vs	+6.4"1% Larger screen
(triple camera) 40MP + 20MP + 8MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP21% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 24MP	vs	+(front) 32MP34% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
4200 mAh	vs	+6000 mAh43% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

26 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X

128GB (110GB available) / 128GB (108GB available)

UFS 2.1

60Hz

16 million

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L29 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Mate 20 Pro (L29 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Huawei Mate 20 Pro LYA-L29 (Global) Dual-sim, Huawei Laya	Galaxy M315F/Dual-Sim (128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), (Global, International), Philippines, India, Indonesia, Malaysia
Brand	Huawei	Samsung
Release date	10/31/2018, Announced: 10/16/2018	3/5/2020, Announced: 2/25/2020
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.3 x 157.8 millimeters (2.85 x 6.21 in)	75.1 x 159.2 millimeters (2.96 x 6.27 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L29 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.39" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	538 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10	420nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L29 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 11
User Interface	EMUI 9.0 / 10 / 11	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L29 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 2x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G76 MP10 (720MHz)	ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 273931 (v7), 391064 (v8) Geekbench: 9712 (v4.4) GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L29 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L29 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1400/200 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat21 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40) VoLTE	LTE Cat12/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat21 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L29 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 40 megapixels 20MP ultrawide f/2.216mm1/2.7"PDAF 8MP telephoto f/2.41/4"80mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/4.0"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.425mm1/5.0"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	7296x5472 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.7" inches	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@960fps (slow motion) Leica optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L29 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	24 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L29 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L29 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L29 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L29 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4200 mAh	6000 mAh
Charger, watts	40W (10V/4A) Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging 2.5W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L29 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Emerald Green, Midnight Blue, Pink Gold, Twilight	• Colors: Ocean Blue, Space Black, Red • One UI 2.0, 3.1
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Mate 20 Pro (L29 128GB/6GB)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.52W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.482W/kg (head), 1.127W/kg (body)