Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB) vs LG Optimus G (E970)

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

8/24/2020 1:09 PM, updated: 10/26/2021 8:15 AM

Compare LG Optimus G X Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points LG Optimus G (E970) Compare Samsung Galaxy M31 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS+

768x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
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!

25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	vs	5 Advantages LG Optimus G (E970)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)96% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+128GB (108GB available)6 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super IPS+
+1080x2340 pixels157% Higher resolution screen	vs	768x1280 pixels
+403 PPI27% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	318 PPI
+6.4"36% Larger screen	vs	4.7"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP9 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/1.72" inches86% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3.2" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP23 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+6000 mAh186% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2100 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+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	+147 grams (5.15 ounces)30% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)6% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

22 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

Capacitive

Multitouch

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	LG Optimus G (E970)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	Optimus G (E970)
Other model names	Galaxy M315F/Dual-Sim NFC (128GB + 6GB RAM)	AT&T LG E970 Optimus G, LG Optimus G E970 for AT&T
Country or region available	South Africa, Angola, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Mozambique, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	3/5/2020, Announced: 2/25/2020	11/2/2012
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.1 x 159.2 millimeters (2.96 x 6.27 in)	71.6 x 130.8 millimeters (2.82 x 5.15 in)
Weight	191 grams (6.69 ounces)	147 grams (5.15 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	LG Optimus G (E970)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT Super IPS+
Screen size	6.4" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	768x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	318 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	420nits[peak]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	LG Optimus G (E970)
System version	Android 10	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	LG Optimus G (E970)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	LG Optimus G (E970)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.1	16GB
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	LG Optimus G (E970)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	100/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
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 700/1700/2100
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+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	LG Optimus G (E970)
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	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	3264x2448 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/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	LG Optimus G (E970)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	LG Optimus G (E970)
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, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC, AC3
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	LG Optimus G (E970)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	LG Optimus G (E970)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	LG Optimus G (E970)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6000 mAh	2100 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	10 hours
Standby	feature not registered	324 hours (13.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	LG Optimus G (E970)
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, Flash player
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 • 16GB microSD included • LG Optimus UI v3.0 • G2 Touch Hybrid Glass screen • 3G/4G mobile hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	LG Optimus G (E970)
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