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Nokia 5.3 (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 5.3 vs Samsung Galaxy M31 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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6.55"
IPS

720x1600

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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16Points Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare Nokia 5.3 X
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 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!

5.3 (128GB)} 5 Advantages Nokia 5.3 (128GB) vs Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)
+185 grams (6.48 ounces)3%
Lighter
vs191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)5%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+6.55"2%
Larger screen
vs6.4"
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)vs+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)3%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC 5.1vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1600 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels119%
Higher resolution screen
268 PPIvs+403 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(quad camera) 13MP + 5MP + 2MP + 2MPvs+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 32MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4000 mAhvs+6000 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10Wvs+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.
4.2 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

28 Common items in both devices
128GB (110GB available) / 128GB (108GB available)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia 5.3 (128GB)Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Model5.3 (128GB)Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model namesNokia 5.3 TA-1223, TA-1227, TA-1229, TA-1234 (4GB RAM)Galaxy M315F/Dual-Sim (128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region available(Latin America)
(Latin America)
(Latin America)(Global, International)PhilippinesIndiaIndonesiaMalaysia
(Latin America), (Global, International), Philippines, India, Indonesia, Malaysia
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date4/2/2020, Announced: 3/19/20203/5/2020, Announced: 2/25/2020
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)76.6 x 164.3 millimeters (3.02 x 6.47 in)75.1 x 159.2 millimeters (2.96 x 6.27 in)
Weight185 grams (6.48 ounces)191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 5.3 (128GB)Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.55" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1600 pixels (20:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)268 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display features450nits[typ]420nits[peak]

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 5.3 (128GB)Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 5.3 (128GB)Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 610ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 5.3 (128GB)Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (110GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (108GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 5.3 (128GB)Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps600/150 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkGlobal version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
India version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4
Global version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
America version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38)
India version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (40, 41)
LTE Cat12/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkGlobal:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
America:
850/900/1700/1900/2100
India:
850/900/2100
Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Nokia 5.3 (128GB)Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
13 megapixels
5MP ultrawide 13mm
2MP macro
2MP depth
(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
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.72" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 5.3 (128GB)Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor size1/4" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia 5.3 (128GB)Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 5.3 (128GB)Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 5.3 (128GB)Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 5.3 (128GB)Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh6000 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Nokia 5.3 (128GB)Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Charcoal black, Cyan, Sand
• Android One
• 2.5D glass screen
• Colors: Ocean Blue, Space Black, Red
• One UI 2.0, 3.1

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 5.3 (128GB)Galaxy M31 (SM-M315F/DS 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.03W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)0.52W/kg (head), 0.69W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.7W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)0.482W/kg (head), 1.127W/kg (body)
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