Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A) vs Motorola Moto G31 (128GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Google Nexus S vs Motorola Moto G31 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/29/2021 1:14 PM, updated: 12/29/2021 1:16 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G31 X Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

27Points Motorola Moto G31 (128GB/4GB) Compare Samsung Google Nexus S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G31 (128GB/4GB)

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!

5 Advantages Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	vs	27 Advantages Motorola Moto G31 (128GB/4GB)
+129 grams (4.52 ounces)40% Lighter	vs	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)	vs	+128GB (108GB available)7 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
10.88 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)27% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+411 PPI76% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+6.4"60% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP11 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 13MP41 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (720x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	Moto G31 (128GB/4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	Moto G31 (128GB/4GB)
Other model names	AT&T Samsung Nexus S i9020A, Samsung Soju	Lenovo Moto G31 XT2173-1, XT2173-2, XT2173-3
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	4/1/2011	12/6/2021, Announced: 11/18/2021
Depth	10.88 millimeters (0.43 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	63 x 123.9 millimeters (2.48 x 4.88 in)	73.87 x 161.89 millimeters (2.91 x 6.37 in)
Weight	129 grams (4.52 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	Moto G31 (128GB/4GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	4" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	411 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	Moto G31 (128GB/4GB)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	Moto G31 (128GB/4GB)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm)	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 228765 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	Moto G31 (128GB/4GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available) eMMC	128GB (108GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	Moto G31 (128GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	300/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat7 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	Moto G31 (128GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (720x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.64µm pixel
Autofocus	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	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	Moto G31 (128GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	Moto G31 (128GB/4GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	Moto G31 (128GB/4GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	Moto G31 (128GB/4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	Moto G31 (128GB/4GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.7 hours	feature not registered
Standby	428 hours (17.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	Moto G31 (128GB/4GB)
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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Contour Display with curved glass screen • Panorama photo • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Mineral Grey, Baby Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	Moto G31 (128GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered