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Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M31 vs Samsung Galaxy A50 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A50 X Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB) 10Points
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

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05Points Samsung Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G) Compare Samsung Galaxy M31 X
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

25
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)

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!

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB) vs Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G)
+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (108GB available)120%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (49GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP117%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 25MP + 8MP + 5MP
+(front) 32MP28%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 25MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 10
+6000 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
191 grams (6.69 ounces)vs+166 grams (5.81 ounces)15%
Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)16%
Thinner
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device

34 Common items in both devices
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
Super AMOLED
60Hz
16 million
1080x2340 pixels
+27 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G)
ModelGalaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G)
Other model namesGalaxy M315F/Dual-Sim (128GB + 6GB RAM)Galaxy A50 SM-A505G Single-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available(Latin America)(Global, International)PhilippinesIndiaIndonesiaMalaysia
(Latin America), (Global, International), Philippines, India, Indonesia, Malaysia
(Latin America)ArgentinaMexico
(Latin America), Argentina, Mexico
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date3/5/2020, Announced: 2/25/20203/15/2019
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)75.1 x 159.2 millimeters (2.96 x 6.27 in)74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight191 grams (6.69 ounces)166 grams (5.81 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.4" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display features420nits[peak]Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G)
System versionAndroid 10Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 9610 (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz)ARM Mali-G72 MP3
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (108GB available)
UFS 2.1
64GB (49GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G)
Back camera (main camera)(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
(triple camera)
25 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm
5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/1.72" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels25 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens25mm lens
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity6000 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered23 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Ocean Blue, Space Black, Red
• One UI 2.0, 3.1
• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Coral
• 19.5:9 display ratio FHD+
• One UI

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.52W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)0.86W/kg (head), 0.53W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.482W/kg (head), 1.127W/kg (body)feature not registered
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