Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 64GB) vs Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy M31 vs Google Pixel 3a XL 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)
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6"
OLED
OLED
1080x2160
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3700
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 64GB)
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15 Advantages 
9 Advantages | 27 Common items in both devices |
| 64GB (49GB available) / 64GB (50GB available) |
| Plastic body, glass front |
| 60Hz |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| HDR photo on both cameras |
| +20 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 64GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
| Model | Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 64GB) | Pixel 3a XL (G020A) |
| Other model names | Galaxy M315F/Dual-Sim NFC (64GB + 6GB RAM) | Google Pixel 3a XL G020A (Verizon Wireless) |
| Country or region available |  (Europe) |  USA |
| Brand | Samsung | |
| Release date | 3/5/2020, Announced: 2/25/2020 | 5/19/2019, Announced: 5/7/2019 |
| Depth | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 75.1 x 159.2 millimeters (2.96 x 6.27 in) | 76.1 x 160.1 millimeters (3 x 6.3 in) |
| Weight | 191 grams (6.69 ounces) | 167 grams (5.85 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 64GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | OLED |
| Screen size | 6.4" inches | 6" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~76.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 1080x2160 pixels (18:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 403 PPI | 402 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Dragontrail Glass |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 420nits[peak] | Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 64GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Firmware update | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 64GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (SDM670) (10nm) |
| 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: 2x 2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 615 |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 159110 (v7), 176612 (v8) Geekbench: 5176 (v4.4), 1307 (v5.1) GFXBench: 11fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 64GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 64GB (49GB available) UFS 2.1 | 64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 64GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
| 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) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 600/150 Mbps | 600/75 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO 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 Cat11/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) 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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| 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 64GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
| 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 | 12.2 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 10120x6328 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | 28mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/1.72" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical 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@120fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 64GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
| 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 | 24mm lens |
| 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) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound |
| 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 64GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| 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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 64GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 64GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 6000 mAh | 3700 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 15W Wired fast charging | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
| 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 64GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
| 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: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DSN 64GB) | Google Pixel 3a XL (G020A) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.19W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.482W/kg (head), 1.127W/kg (body) | 1.39W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body) |