Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Poco X2 vs Samsung Galaxy M31
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco X2 and Samsung Galaxy M31: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy M31, ahead on Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Poco X2 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 6.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.0 | 3.8 |
| Camera | 7.2 | 5.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.3 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco X2, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 279,521
- against 180,011
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 500 nits
- against 420 nits
Samsung Galaxy M31, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Weight
- 191 g
- against 208 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco X2 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | 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 | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 279,521 Best value | 180,011 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 697 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,809 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Kryo 470 Gold cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Kryo 470 Silver cores at 1.8 GHz. | 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 | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Poco X2 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Purple, Red | Blue, Black, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 76.6 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 165.3 mm | 159.2 mm |
| Weight | 208 g | 191 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.8 % Best value | 84.1 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy, P2i Nano Coating Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | — |
Battery
| Specification | Poco X2 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 27 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Poco X2 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 500 nits Best value | 420 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ 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 | 395 ppi | 403 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, LED Notifications, 120Hz | Gorilla Glass 3, AMOLED, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco X2 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco X2 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Poco X2 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco X2 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | 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 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 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, 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, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, Infrared, Tethering, VoLTE | 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 | 1.08 W/kg | 0.52 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 0.62 W/kg Best value | 0.69 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.48 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.13 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 800 Mbps Best value | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Poco X2 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP |
Technical
| Specification | Poco X2 | Galaxy M31 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | MZB9011IN, MZB9012IN, MZB9013IN, MZB8741IN, MZB8742IN, MZB8743IN, MZB8744IN, MZB8745IN, MZB8746IN | SM-M315F, SM-M315F/DS, SM-M315F/DSN |
