Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB) vs ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M31 vs ZTE Axon 30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/25/2021 4:10 PM, updated: 11/25/2021 4:40 PM

Compare ZTE Axon 30 X Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy M31 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.92"
AMOLED

1080x2460

64
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)

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!

10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	vs	17 Advantages ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+403 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	388 PPI
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP4% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP
+1/1.72" inches1% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/1.73" inches
+(front) 32MP101% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 16MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+6000 mAh43% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4200 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)	vs	+3.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)45% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+6GB LPDDR5Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
UFS 2.1	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
191 grams (6.69 ounces)	vs	+189 grams (6.62 ounces)1% Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)14% Thinner
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1080x2460 pixels5% Higher resolution screen
6.4"	vs	+6.92"8% Larger screen
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
15W	vs	+65W3 times 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.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

23 Common items in both devices

128GB (108GB available) / 128GB (104GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Plastic body, glass front

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Galaxy M315F/Dual-Sim NFC (128GB + 6GB RAM)	ZTE Axon 30 5G (A2322)
Country or region available	South Africa, Angola, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Mozambique, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	ZTE
Release date	3/5/2020, Announced: 2/25/2020	8/3/2021, Announced: 7/27/2021
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.1 x 159.2 millimeters (2.96 x 6.27 in)	77.8 x 170.2 millimeters (3.06 x 6.7 in)
Weight	191 grams (6.69 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	6.92" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2460 pixels (20.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	388 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	420nits[peak]	Always-On Display DCI-P3 100% 2.5D glass
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 10	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 11	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	MyOS 11
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (SM8250-AC) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.2GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (670MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 701991 (v9) Geekbench: 3160 (v5.1) GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	128GB (108GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (104GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 Global version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 America version: 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 Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 18, 19) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) America version: LTE ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Global version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78) America version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 41, 66, 78) China version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 41, 78)
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Global version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 18, 19) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) America version: LTE ( 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	ZTE Axon 30 (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	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°16mm 5MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.72" inches	1/1.73" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.8µm 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	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30fps Sony IMX682 sensor
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.5 (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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) 24-bit/192kHz
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/DSN 128GB)	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + 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/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	6000 mAh	4200 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	65W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+ USB Power Delivery 3.0
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/DSN 128GB)	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)
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
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, Aqua • Triple cooling system
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 128GB)	ZTE Axon 30 (128GB/6GB)
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