Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 64GB) vs Motorola Moto G8
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M31 vs Motorola Moto G8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
64
MP
MP
32mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
6000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
6.4"
IPS
IPS
720x1560
16
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 64GB)
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20 Advantages 
4 Advantages | 31 Common items in both devices |
| 64GB (49GB available) |
| Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
| Plastic body, glass front |
| 60Hz |
| 16 million |
| 6.4" |
| LED flash |
| +24 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 64GB) | Moto G8 | |
| Model | Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 64GB) | Moto G8 |
| Other model names | Galaxy M315F/Dual-Sim NFC (64GB + 6GB RAM) | Lenovo Moto G8 XT2045-1, Motorola Rav |
| Country or region available |  (Europe) |  (Global, International) |
| Brand | Samsung | Motorola |
| Release date | 3/5/2020, Announced: 2/25/2020 | 3/5/2020 |
| Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8.95 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 75.1 x 159.2 millimeters (2.96 x 6.27 in) | 75.8 x 161.27 millimeters (2.98 x 6.35 in) |
| Weight | 191 grams (6.69 ounces) | 188 grams (6.58 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) |
📲 Display | ||
| Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 64GB) | Moto G8 | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 6.4" inches | 6.4" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 720x1560 pixels (19:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 403 PPI | 268 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 420nits[peak] | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 64GB) | Moto G8 | |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| Firmware update | Android 11 | feature not registered |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 64GB) | Moto G8 | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm) |
| 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 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 64GB) | Moto G8 | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 64GB (49GB available) UFS 2.1 | 64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| 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 64GB) | Moto G8 | |
| 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 | 150/50 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| 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 Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| 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 |
📷 Camera | ||
| Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 64GB) | Moto G8 | |
| 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 | (triple camera) 16 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4.0"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.2 |
| Main camera resolution | 10120x6328 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/1.72" inches | 1/2.8" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/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 |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 64GB) | Moto G8 | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 32 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 6528x4896 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| 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 | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 64GB) | Moto G8 | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM (RDS) | FM |
| 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 64GB) | Moto G8 | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| 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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 64GB) | Moto G8 | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 64GB) | Moto G8 | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | 10W Wired charging |
| 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 64GB) | Moto G8 | |
| 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: White Prism, Capri Blue, Pearl White, Neon Blue • Silicone case included • HD+ Max Vision display • Moto Actions • AI camera |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 64GB) | Moto G8 | |
| 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 |