Samsung Galaxy A31
#3290
Tecno Spark 8P
#2879Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A31
Tecno Spark 8P
Performance
73.271.8
Camera
19.129.9
Display
82.858.9
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.265.8
Connectivity
62.755.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
42.345.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A31 features a Super AMOLED display at 6.4 inches with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, while the Tecno Spark 8P has a slightly larger 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a similar resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy A31 is powered by the Mediatek Helio P65 chipset, offering a more robust experience compared to the Tecno Spark 8P's Helio G70, although both have similar RAM options.
- The A31's camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor and a 20 MP selfie camera, surpassing the Spark 8P's 50 MP rear camera and 8 MP front camera in versatility.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery, but the A31 supports faster 15W charging compared to the Spark 8P's 10W.
- Software-wise, the Galaxy A31 runs on Android 10 with an upgrade path to Android 12, while the Spark 8P operates on Android 11 with HIOS 7.6, indicating a more recent software experience for the Tecno device.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A31
Tecno Spark 8P
General
Release Date
2020, March 24
2021, October 13
Announced
2020, March 24
2021, October 13
Description
Versions: SM-A315F/DS (International); SM-A315G/DS (Asia, Australia)
N/A
Display
Size
6.4"
6.6"
Type
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6768 Helio P65 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6769V Helio G70 (12 nm) - Version 1Mediatek MT6762D Helio P22 (12 nm) - Version 2
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55) - Version 1Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) - Version 2
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Mali-G52 2EEMC2 - Version 1PowerVR GE8320 - Version 2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)VGA, f/2.0
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Quad-LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
Dual-LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159.3 x 73.1 x 8.6 mm (6.27 x 2.88 x 0.34 in)
164.5 x 76.1 x 8.9 mm (6.48 x 3.00 x 0.35 in)
Weight
185 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush Blue, Prism Crush Red, Prism Crush White
Turquoise Cyan, Atlantic Blue, Iris Purple, Tahiti Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Yes
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
Yes
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Yes
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1
Android 11, HIOS 7.6
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity