Motorola One Vision (XT1970-3) vs Samsung Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB)

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

5/12/2020 9:53 AM, updated: 11/5/2022 8:48 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A31 X Motorola One Vision (XT1970-3) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2520

48
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB) Compare Motorola One Vision X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

20mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola One Vision (XT1970-3)

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15 Advantages Motorola One Vision (XT1970-3)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)6% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+128GB (116GB available)12% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (104GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+180 grams (6.3 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+1080x2520 pixels5% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+435 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	411 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
+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)
+(front) 25MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 20MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+Cristal Dinorex (NEG)Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)1% Thinner
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
6.3"	vs	+6.4"2% Larger screen
(dual camera) 48MP + 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP25% Higher resolution main camera
3500 mAh	vs	+5000 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 microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

31 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front/back / Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Motorola One Vision (XT1970-3)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB)
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Model	One Vision (XT1970-3)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB)
Other model names	Lenovo One Vision XT1970, Moto One Vision	Galaxy A31 SM-A315G/Dual-Sim NFC (128GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), United Arab Emirates	Australia, New Zealand, Singapore
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	6/20/2019, Announced: 5/15/2019	4/27/2020, Announced: 3/24/2020
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.2 x 160 millimeters (2.8 x 6.3 in)	73.1 x 159.3 millimeters (2.88 x 6.27 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola One Vision (XT1970-3)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2520 pixels (21:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	435 PPI	411 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	2.5D glass	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola One Vision (XT1970-3)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 11
User Interface	Android One	One UI 2.5 / 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola One Vision (XT1970-3)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9609 (10nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P65 (MT6768) (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (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-G72 MP3	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (820MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 143124 (v7) Geekbench: 5425 (v4.4) GFXBench: 7.9fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 151815 (v8) Geekbench: 5096 (v4.4), 1216 (v5.1) GFXBench: 7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola One Vision (XT1970-3)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (116GB available) UFS 2.1	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
	Motorola One Vision (XT1970-3)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB)
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	300/50 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	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+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
📷 Camera
	Motorola One Vision (XT1970-3)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.2	(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	8000x6000 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/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm 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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@60fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola One Vision (XT1970-3)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	25 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5760x4320 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola One Vision (XT1970-3)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo) 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, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola One Vision (XT1970-3)	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	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
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	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
	Motorola One Vision (XT1970-3)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola One Vision (XT1970-3)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3500 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W 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
	Motorola One Vision (XT1970-3)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Sapphire gradient, Bronze gradient • Moto Actions, Moto Display • Silicon case included • TurboPower: 7h in 15min	• Colors: Prism Black, Prism Blue, Prism Red, Prism White
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola One Vision (XT1970-3)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.34W/kg (head), 1.45W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.488W/kg (head), 1.68W/kg (body)