Side-by-side technical data
Huawei Mate X vs Samsung Galaxy M31s
Comparison between Huawei Mate X and Samsung Galaxy M31s: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Mate X | Galaxy M31s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.8 | 6.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.3 | 4.0 |
| Camera | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 6.8 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei Mate X, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 128 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 55 W
- against 25 W
- Body Materials
- Plastic, Aluminium Alloy
- against Plastic
- Display Diagonal
- 8″
- against 6.5″
Samsung Galaxy M31s, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against OLED
- Weight
- 203 g
- against 295 g
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mate X | Galaxy M31s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei Kirin 980 | Samsung Exynos 9611 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G76 MP10 | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.6 GHz Best value | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 367,308 | 179,573 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76, 2x1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 and 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core processor with four 2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 cores and four 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Mate X | Galaxy M31s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 11 mm | 9.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 146.2 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Body Height | 161.3 mm | 159.3 mm |
| Weight | 295 g | 203 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86.9 % Best value | 86.1 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Plastic |
| Foldable | Yes | No |
| Unfolded thickness | 5.4 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Mate X | Galaxy M31s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 55 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
Display
| Specification | Mate X | Galaxy M31s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | — | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 8″ Best value | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 2,200 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,480 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 414 ppi Best value | 405 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Foldable Display, Touchscreen, OLED, Secondary Display | Gorilla Glass 3, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Mate X | Galaxy M31s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Mate X | Galaxy M31s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Mate X | Galaxy M31s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 10 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mate X | Galaxy M31s |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B6, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B9, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.38 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 1,400 Mbps Best value | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 200 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Mate X | Galaxy M31s |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Mate X | Galaxy M31s |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | TAH-AN00 | SM-M317F, SM-M317F/DS |
