Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Nexus 6 vs Samsung Galaxy M31 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/24/2020 1:09 PM, updated: 10/26/2021 8:15 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M31 X Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 32GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.96"
AMOLED

1440x2560

13
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3220
mAh

(Non removable)

22Points Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB) Compare Motorola Nexus 6 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? Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)

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!

11 Advantages Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 32GB)	vs	22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)
+184 grams (6.44 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1440x2560 pixels46% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+493 PPI22% 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
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage 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
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)9% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (26GB available)	vs	+128GB (108GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)13% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5.96"	vs	+6.4"7% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP5 times Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3" inches	vs	+1/1.72" inches74% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 32MP14 times 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
Android 7.1.1 Nougat	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3220 mAh	vs	+6000 mAh86% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

23 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

4K UHD (3840x2160)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 32GB)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nexus 6 (XT1100 32GB)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)
Other model names	Google Nexus 6 XT1100, Motorola Nexus X, Motorola Shamu	Galaxy M315F/Dual-Sim NFC (128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	South Africa, Angola, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Mozambique, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	11/12/2014	3/5/2020, Announced: 2/25/2020
Depth	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	83 x 159.3 millimeters (3.27 x 6.27 in)	75.1 x 159.2 millimeters (2.96 x 6.27 in)
Weight	184 grams (6.44 ounces)	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 32GB)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.96" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	493 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	420nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 32GB)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)
System version	Android 5.0 Lollipop	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 32GB)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (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	Qualcomm Adreno 420	ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 32GB)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (26GB available)	128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 32GB)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 19, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 41)	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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 32GB)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(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	4128x3096 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/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/1.72" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 32GB)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/6" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 32GB)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	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.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 32GB)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, 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	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 32GB)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 32GB)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3220 mAh	6000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	feature not registered
Standby	330 hours (13.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 32GB)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)
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: Midnight Blue, Cloud White • 13MP IMX 214 image sensor camera	• Colors: Ocean Blue, Space Black, Red • One UI 2.0, 3.1
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 32GB)	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.482W/kg (head), 1.127W/kg (body)