Motorola Moto G72 (XT2255-1 8GB RAM) vs Samsung Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G72 vs Samsung Galaxy A31 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/27/2023 4:22 AM, updated: 2/27/2023 5:11 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A31 X Motorola Moto G72 (XT2255-1 8GB RAM) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
POLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare Motorola Moto G72 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G72 (XT2255-1 8GB RAM)

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!

17 Advantages Motorola Moto G72 (XT2255-1 8GB RAM)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/6GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+166 grams (5.81 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)9% Thinner	vs	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+6.6"3% Larger screen	vs	6.4"
+(back) 108MP64% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP
+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 11
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+33W120% 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
+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
P-OLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
399 PPI	vs	+411 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 16MP	vs	+(front) 20MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

28 Common items in both devices

128GB (104GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

1080x2400 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Moto G72 (XT2255-1 8GB RAM)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/6GB)
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Model	Moto G72 (XT2255-1 8GB RAM)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto G72 XT2255-3 (Dual-SIM) NFC	Galaxy A31 SM-A315G/Dual-Sim NFC (128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Europe)	Philippines, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	10/3/2022, Announced: 9/29/2022	4/27/2020, Announced: 3/24/2020
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.4 x 160.49 millimeters (2.93 x 6.32 in)	73.1 x 159.3 millimeters (2.88 x 6.27 in)
Weight	166 grams (5.81 ounces)	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto G72 (XT2255-1 8GB RAM)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display type	P-OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.6" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~88.1% (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)	399 PPI	411 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10+	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G72 (XT2255-1 8GB RAM)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 11
User Interface	My UX	One UI 2.5 / 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G72 (XT2255-1 8GB RAM)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P65 (MT6768) (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-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-G57 MC2	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (820MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 383322 (v9) Geekbench: 1842 (v5.1) GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G72 (XT2255-1 8GB RAM)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.2	128GB (104GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G72 (XT2255-1 8GB RAM)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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	150/50 Mbps	150/50 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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) 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	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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 Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) 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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
📷 Camera
	Moto G72 (XT2255-1 8GB RAM)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	108 megapixels	(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	12000x9000 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	0.64µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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 on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@30/60fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G72 (XT2255-1 8GB RAM)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G72 (XT2255-1 8GB RAM)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	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
	Moto G72 (XT2255-1 8GB RAM)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/6GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.1 + 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	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G72 (XT2255-1 8GB RAM)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G72 (XT2255-1 8GB RAM)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	33W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Moto G72 (XT2255-1 8GB RAM)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/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: Meteorite Gray, Mineral White, Polar Blue • Protective case included	• Colors: Prism Black, Prism Blue, Prism Red, Prism White
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G72 (XT2255-1 8GB RAM)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/6GB)
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)