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Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A7 (3G SM-A700H)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M31 vs Samsung Galaxy A7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A7 X Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB) 24Points
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Samsung Galaxy A7 (3G SM-A700H) Compare Samsung Galaxy M31 X
5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)

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Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)} 24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB) vs Galaxy A7 (3G SM-A700H)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A7 (3G SM-A700H)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)57%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (108GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (11GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+1080x2340 pixels22%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+403 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs401 PPI
+6.4"16%
Larger screen
vs5.5"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 5MP
+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 5.0.2 Lollipop
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+6000 mAh131%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2600 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
191 grams (6.69 ounces)vs+141 grams (4.94 ounces)35%
Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+6.3 millimeters (0.25 inches)41%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device

18 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
+11 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/8GB)Galaxy A7 (3G SM-A700H)
ModelGalaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 (3G SM-A700H)
Other model namesGalaxy M315F/Dual-Sim (128GB + 8GB RAM)Samsung Galaxy A7 Duos SM-A700H
Country or region availableIndia
India
South AfricaAngolaEgyptIranUkraine
South Africa, Angola, Egypt, Iran, Ukraine
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date3/5/2020, Announced: 2/25/20202/1/2015
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)6.3 millimeters (0.25 inches)
Size (width x height)75.1 x 159.2 millimeters (2.96 x 6.27 in)76.2 x 151 millimeters (3 x 5.94 in)
Weight191 grams (6.69 ounces)141 grams (4.94 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 (3G SM-A700H)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.4" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display features420nits[peak]feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 (3G SM-A700H)
System versionAndroid 10Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 (3G SM-A700H)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)
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 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 405
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 (3G SM-A700H)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (108GB available)
UFS 2.1
16GB (11GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 (3G SM-A700H)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 850/900/1900/2100
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
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 (3G SM-A700H)
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
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens28mm lens
Sensor size1/1.72" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
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 only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 (3G SM-A700H)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens23mm lens
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 (3G SM-A700H)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 (3G SM-A700H)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 (3G SM-A700H)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 (3G SM-A700H)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity6000 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered17 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 (3G SM-A700H)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), 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: Pearl White, Black, Champagne Gold
• Samsung TouchWiz UX
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)Galaxy A7 (3G SM-A700H)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.52W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)1.25W/kg (head), 1.05W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.482W/kg (head), 1.127W/kg (body)0.289W/kg (head), 0.389W/kg (body)
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