Samsung Galaxy A31
#2198
Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G
#2340Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A31
Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
44.943.4
Display
79.579.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
61.561.1
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A31 features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, providing a sharper image compared to the Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G's 6.88-inch IPS LCD display at 720 x 1640 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy A31 is powered by a Mediatek Helio P65 chipset, while the Redmi A5 utilizes a Unisoc T7250, with the former generally offering better performance.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Galaxy A31 sporting a 48 MP quad-camera setup compared to the 32 MP single camera on the Redmi A5.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Redmi A5 at 5200 mAh versus 5000 mAh in the Galaxy A31, but both support 15W charging.
- Software-wise, the Galaxy A31 runs Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, while the Redmi A5 comes with Android 15 (Go edition) and promises two major updates.
- Build quality shows the Galaxy A31 as lighter at 185g compared to the 193g of the Redmi A5, with both lacking water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A31
Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G
General
Release Date
2020, March 24
2025, March 21
Announced
2020, March 24
2025, March 21
Description
Versions: SM-A315F/DS (International); SM-A315G/DS (Asia, Australia)
N/A
Display
Size
6.4"
6.88"
Type
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 450 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
720 x 1640 pixels (~260 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6768 Helio P65 (12 nm)
Unisoc T7250 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Mali-G57 MP1
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
32 MP
Main Camera Details
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)
32 MP, f/2.0, (wide)Auxiliary lens
Front Camera
20 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
5200 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
159.3 x 73.1 x 8.6 mm (6.27 x 2.88 x 0.34 in)
171.7 x 77.8 x 8.3 mm (6.76 x 3.06 x 0.33 in)
Weight
185 g
193 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush Blue, Prism Crush Red, Prism Crush White
Ocean Blue, Lake Green, Sandy Gold, Midnight Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-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/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1
Android 15 (Go edition), up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS
OS Version
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1
Android 15 (Go edition), up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes