Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M23 vs Samsung Galaxy A31 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/26/2022 6:46 PM, updated: 1/18/2023 3:48 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A31 X Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
PLS

1080x2408

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy M23 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? Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)

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 Samsung Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/6GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)2% Thinner	vs	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2408 pixels1% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+6.6"3% Larger screen	vs	6.4"
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 11
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+25W67% 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
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (47GB available)	vs	+128GB (104GB available)121% More internal storage for applications and files
198 grams (6.93 ounces)	vs	+185 grams (6.48 ounces)7% Lighter
TFT PLS	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
400 PPI	vs	+411 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP10% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 20MP149% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Virtual ambient light sensor	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

30 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+23 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Galaxy M23 5G SM-M236B/Dual-SIM (64GB+4GB RAM)	Galaxy A31 SM-A315G/Dual-Sim NFC (128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Middle East), Ukraine	Philippines, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	4/8/2022, Announced: 3/4/2022	4/27/2020, Announced: 3/24/2020
Depth	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	77 x 165.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.52 in)	73.1 x 159.3 millimeters (2.88 x 6.27 in)
Weight	198 grams (6.93 ounces)	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display type	TFT PLS	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.6" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2408 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	400 PPI	411 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 11
User Interface	One UI 4.1 / 5.0	One UI 2.5 / 3.1
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G (SM7225) (8nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio P65 (MT6768) (12nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 570 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 570 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (800MHz)	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (820MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (47GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (104GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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	2000/1024 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 Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 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	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	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 Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 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, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4	(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	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	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@30fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	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
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)	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	5.0 + 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, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A31 (SM-A315G/DS 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual ambient light sensor Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)	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	25W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	40 hours (1.7 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)	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: Deep Green, Light Blue, Orange Copper	• Colors: Prism Black, Prism Blue, Prism Red, Prism White
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M23 (SM-M236B/DS 64GB)	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.)	0.775W/kg (head), 1.091W/kg (body)	0.488W/kg (head), 1.68W/kg (body)