Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB) vs Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)

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

8/24/2020 1:04 PM, updated: 10/26/2021 8:15 AM

Compare Xiaomi Black Shark Helo X Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB) 16Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy M31 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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!

16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)	vs	9 Advantages Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+1080x2340 pixels8% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+403 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	402 PPI
+6.4"6% Larger screen	vs	6.01"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP156% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP
+1/1.72" inches69% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.9" inches
+(front) 32MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 20MP
+(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	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+6000 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core29% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
191 grams (6.69 ounces)	vs	+190 grams (6.65 ounces)1% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)2% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
Not supported	vs	+HDR8Advantage The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
15W	vs	+18W20% 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.

25 Common items in both devices

128GB (108GB available) / 128GB (110GB available)

UFS 2.1

60Hz

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

+18 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Galaxy M315F/Dual-Sim (128GB + 8GB RAM)	黑鲨游戏手机 Helo (128GB + 6GB RAM), AWM-A0
Country or region available	India	(Global, International), China
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	3/5/2020, Announced: 2/25/2020	11/10/2018
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.1 x 159.2 millimeters (2.96 x 6.27 in)	75.25 x 160 millimeters (2.96 x 6.3 in)
Weight	191 grams (6.69 ounces)	190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	6.01" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2160 pixels (18:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	420nits[peak]	430nits[typ] HDR8
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	600/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat12 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
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	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP telephoto f/1.81.0µm2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.25µm 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	Digital and optical 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	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	5952x3348 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
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 M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (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	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
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
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Ocean Blue, Space Black, Red • One UI 2.0, 3.1	• Colors: Black • 100% DCI-P3 coverage display • Left game pad included
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/8GB)	Xiaomi Black Shark Helo (128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.52W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.482W/kg (head), 1.127W/kg (body)	feature not registered