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Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB) vs Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M31 vs Motorola Moto E5 Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto E5 Play X Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB) 27Points
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1) Compare Samsung Galaxy M31 X
5.2"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(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!

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)} 27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB) vs Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)} 5 Advantages Motorola Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)73%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (108GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)1%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x2340 pixels174%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+403 PPI43%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs282 PPI
+6.4"23%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP9 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+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) 32MP6 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)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.0 Oreo
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+6000 mAh114%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2800 mAh
+15W50%
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.
vs10W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+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
vs4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
191 grams (6.69 ounces)vs+150 grams (5.25 ounces)27%
Lighter
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras
+16 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/DSN 128GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
ModelGalaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Other model namesGalaxy M315F/Dual-Sim NFC (128GB + 6GB RAM)Boost Mobile Moto E5 Play XT1921, Lenovo Moto E5 Play
Country or region availableSouth AfricaAngolaSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesMoroccoMozambiqueRussiaTurkeyUkraine
South Africa, Angola, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Mozambique, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine
CanadaUSA
Canada, USA
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date3/5/2020, Announced: 2/25/20205/1/2018
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)75.1 x 159.2 millimeters (2.96 x 6.27 in)74 x 151 millimeters (2.91 x 5.94 in)
Weight191 grams (6.69 ounces)150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.4" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)403 PPI282 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display features420nits[peak]Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
System versionAndroid 10Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 11feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 (MSM8917) (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 308 (500MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (108GB available)
UFS 2.1
16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
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 Mbps300/50 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 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 Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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/DSN 128GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
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 resolution10120x6328 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.72" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.12µm pixel
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 on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
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, DivX, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
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/LE4.2 + 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) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
GK40
Battery capacity6000 mAh2800 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast charging10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered21 hours
Standbyfeature not registered288 hours (12 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
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, Dark lake, Flash gray

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)Moto E5 Play (XT1921-1)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.35W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.482W/kg (head), 1.127W/kg (body)feature not registered
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