Motorola Edge 40 (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Edge 40 vs Samsung Galaxy A31 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.55"
POLED
POLED
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
32mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4400
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
48
MP
MP
20mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Motorola Edge 40 (256GB)
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18 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
1080x2400 pixels |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+11 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Motorola Edge 40 (256GB) | Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
Model | Edge 40 (256GB) | Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB) |
Other model names | Lenovo Moto Edge 40 5G XT2303-1, XT2303-2 | Galaxy A31 SM-A315G/Dual-Sim NFC (128GB + 4GB RAM) |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | Australia, New Zealand, Singapore |
Brand | Motorola | Samsung |
Release date | 5/4/2023 | 4/27/2020, Announced: 3/24/2020 |
Depth | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 71.99 x 158.43 millimeters (2.83 x 6.24 in) | 73.1 x 159.3 millimeters (2.88 x 6.27 in) |
Weight | 167 grams (5.85 ounces) | 185 grams (6.48 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic or leather 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 | ||
Motorola Edge 40 (256GB) | Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
Display type | P-OLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.55" inches | 6.4" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~90.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 402 PPI | 411 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 144Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | 1200nits[peak] HDR10+ Touch Sampling Rate: 360Hz | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Motorola Edge 40 (256GB) | Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
System version | Android 13 | Android 10 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 11 |
User Interface | My UX | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Motorola Edge 40 (256GB) | Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 8020 (6nm) | 64bit: MediaTek Helio P65 (MT6768) (12nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G77 MC9 | ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (820MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 689743 (v9) Geekbench: 3320 (v5.1), 3603 (v6) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 151815 (v8) Geekbench: 5096 (v4.4), 1216 (v5.1) GFXBench: 7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Motorola Edge 40 (256GB) | Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 256GB (220GB available) UFS 3.1 | 128GB (104GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Motorola Edge 40 (256GB) | Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 3000/1024 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 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 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE | LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE | LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE |
📷 Camera | ||
Motorola Edge 40 (256GB) | Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 50 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.12µm | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.4 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/1.55" inches | 1/2" inches |
Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Motorola Edge 40 (256GB) | Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 5184x3840 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 0.7µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Motorola Edge 40 (256GB) | Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos | Mono sound (not stereo) |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Motorola Edge 40 (256GB) | Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.2 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Motorola Edge 40 (256GB) | Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Motorola Edge 40 (256GB) | Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4400 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 68W Wired fast charging | 15W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Motorola Edge 40 (256GB) | Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
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, Green, Blue, Magenta • Ready For • ThinkShield | • Colors: Prism Black, Prism Blue, Prism Red, Prism White |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Motorola Edge 40 (256GB) | Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.488W/kg (head), 1.68W/kg (body) |