Samsung Galaxy A31
#3290
vivo X5Max Platinum Edition
#4405Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A31
vivo X5Max Platinum Edition
Performance
73.260.4
Camera
19.119.1
Display
82.882.8
Battery
33.729.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
62.744.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
42.333.9
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A31 features a larger 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, compared to the 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display of the vivo X5Max Platinum Edition, which has a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy A31 is powered by the more advanced Mediatek MT6768 Helio P65 chipset, while the X5Max uses the older Mediatek MT6752.
- The A31 also offers a significantly better camera setup with a 48 MP rear camera and a 20 MP selfie camera, compared to the X5Max's 13 MP rear and 5 MP front cameras.
- Battery capacity is higher in the A31 at 5000 mAh versus the X5Max's 4150 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- The Galaxy A31 runs on a more recent Android version, Android 10 upgradable to Android 12, while the X5Max operates on Android 4.4.4 (KitKat).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A31
vivo X5Max Platinum Edition
General
Release Date
2020, March 24
2015
Announced
2020, March 24
2015
Description
Versions: SM-A315F/DS (International); SM-A315G/DS (Asia, Australia)
N/A
Display
Size
6.4"
5.5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 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 MT6752 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Mali-T760MP2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM 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)
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4150 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
4150 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired
N/A
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)
153.9 x 78 x 7.3 mm (6.06 x 3.07 x 0.29 in)
Weight
185 g
194 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush Blue, Prism Crush Red, Prism Crush White
White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 4.4.4 (KitKat), Funtouch 2
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass