Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB) vs Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M31 vs Lenovo K8 Note phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

8/24/2020 1:09 PM, updated: 8/25/2020 9:52 AM

Compare Lenovo K8 Note XSamsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)20Points

Specifications Compare Models

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

64bit Octa

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

06PointsLenovo K8 Note (32GB)Compare Samsung Galaxy M31 X

Specifications Compare Models

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

64bit Deca

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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!

20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	vs	6 Advantages Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
+2.3Ghz 64bit Octa-Core9% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3Ghz 64bit Deca-Core
+6GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+128GB (108GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+403 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+6.4"16% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP
+(front) 32MP150% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+(4G+ LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+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
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMOAdvantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
191 grams (6.69 ounces)	vs	+180 grams (6.3 ounces)6% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)5% Thinner
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
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 supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

4G+ LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Physical features	Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Model	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	K8 Note (32GB)
Other model names	Galaxy M315F/Dual-Sim NFC (128GB + 6GB RAM)	Lenovo K8 Note XT1902-3 3GB RAM, M2CB2
Country or region available	South Africa, Angola, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Mozambique, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Lenovo
Release date	March, 2020	August, 2017
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.1 x 159.2 millimeters (2.96 x 6.27 in)	75.9 x 154.5 millimeters (2.99 x 6.08 in)
Weight	191 grams (6.69 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
System (OS)	Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Operating system	Android 10	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.0 Oreo
Hardware	Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Chipset	64bit - Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 9611 (10nm)	64bit - MediaTek MT6797D Helio X23 (20nm)
CPU processor	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.3Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A73 1.7Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53	Deca-Core, 3 processors: 2.3Ghz Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A72 1.85Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 1.4Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G72 MP3	ARM Mali-T880 MP4 800Mhz
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.1	32GB (22GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Display	Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.4" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Display features	60Hz	feature not registered
Mobile networks	Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
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	600/150 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse 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 850/900/2100
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 Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 40)
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	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
Calling	Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Camera	Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawidef/2.212mm1/4.0"1.12µm 5MP macrof/2.425mm1/5.0"1.12µm 5MP depthf/2.2	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP depthf/1.2
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
2ª camera	Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Multimedia	Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
Connectivity	Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO	802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
Other functions	Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Fingerprint sensor
Other features	- Colors: Ocean Blue, Space Black, Red - One UI 2.0 - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Venom Black, Fine Gold - Aluminum body - 2.5D glass screen - USB OTG On-The-Go - Dolby Atmos audio - Fast battery charging (Turbo Charge) - WiFi direct, hotspot - Splash Resistant
Power supply	Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
Battery	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Fast battery charging	Standard charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	1500 minutes \| 25 hours \| 1 days
Standby	feature not registered	22680 minutes \| 378 hours \| 15.8 days
Radiation rate	Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	Lenovo K8 Note (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.482W/kg (head) \| 1.127W/kg (body)	feature not registered