Side-by-side technical data
Smartisan Pro 3 vs Samsung Galaxy M31
Comparison between Smartisan Pro 3 and Samsung Galaxy M31: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Smartisan and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Pro 3 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.3 | 6.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.2 | 3.8 |
| Camera | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Connectivity | 4.6 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 3.8 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
Smartisan Pro 3, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.0
- against UFS 2.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Weight
- 185 g
- against 191 g
Samsung Galaxy M31, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pro 3 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus | Samsung Exynos 9611 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 Best value | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.96 GHz Best value | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 444,963 | 180,011 |
| CPU Description | — | 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 | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Pro 3 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | — | Blue, Black, Red |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 74.38 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 156.66 mm | 159.2 mm |
| Weight | 185 g Best value | 191 g |
| Usable Surface | — | 84.1 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Pro 3 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Pro 3 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 420 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.4″ | 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 | 409 ppi Best value | 403 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Always-On Display, Touchscreen, DC Dimming | Gorilla Glass 3, AMOLED, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Pro 3 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Pro 3 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Pro 3 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pro 3 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | — | 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 | 4G, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band | 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 |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C | 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 | — | 0.52 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.69 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.48 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.13 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 2,000 Mbps Best value | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 318 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Pro 3 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | — | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP |
Technical
| Specification | Pro 3 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SM-M315F, SM-M315F/DS, SM-M315F/DSN |