Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A71 vs Samsung Galaxy M31
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A71 and Samsung Galaxy M31: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A71, ahead on Design & display and Performance & hardware. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A71 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.5 | 6.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.2 | 3.8 |
| Camera | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A71, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 355,186
- against 180,011
- Weight
- 179 g
- against 191 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 25 W
- against 15 W
- Usable Surface
- 87.2 %
- against 84.1 %
Samsung Galaxy M31, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- Peak Display Brightness
- 420 nits
- against 400 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A71 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | Samsung Exynos 9611 |
| Processor Process Size | 8 nm Best value | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 618 | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 355,186 Best value | 180,011 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 388 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,475 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold and 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver cores. | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A73 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.7 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A71 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Blue, Pink, White | Blue, Black, Red |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 76 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 163.6 mm | 159.2 mm |
| Weight | 179 g Best value | 191 g |
| Usable Surface | 87.2 % Best value | 84.1 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A71 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A71 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 400 nits | 420 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.4″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 393 ppi | 403 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Gorilla Glass 3, AMOLED, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A71 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A71 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A71 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A71 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, 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 Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP, ANT+ | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, ANT+ | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.98 W/kg | 0.52 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 0.9 W/kg | 0.69 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.51 W/kg | 0.48 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.56 W/kg | 1.13 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 800 Mbps Best value | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A71 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A71 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A715F, SM-A715F/DS, SM-A715F/DSN, SM-A715F/DSM, SM-A715W, SM-A715X | SM-M315F, SM-M315F/DS, SM-M315F/DSN |
