SAMSUNG GALAXY M31 REVIEW
Samsung has introduced a new smartphone under its affordable M-series with the latest trendy 64MP camera sensor. Yes, the company has launched one of its best smartphones, the Galaxy M31, an upgrade to the Galaxy M30s. On the M31, you get attractive features like the latest Android 10 based OneUI software, 64MP quad-camera, large 6,000mAh battery, and AMOLED display.
So will this smartphone be able to compete with Realme X2, Poco X2, and Note 8 Pro in this price segment? Let's know the answer to this question in the review of Samsung Galaxy M31:
Samsung Galaxy M31: Price and Specification
Model Samsung Galaxy M31Display: 6.4-inch, FHD +, AMOLED, Infinity-U (notch)
Chipset: 2.3 GHz octa-core Exynos 9611 (10nm) chipset, Mali G72 MP3 GPU
RAM: 4GB / 6GB LPDDR4X
Storage: 64 / 128GB, UFS 2.1 Storage
Battery: 6000mAh, 15W Fast Charger
Measurement and weight: 8.9mm thickness; 188 grams
Rear camera: 64MP primary + 8MP wide-angle + 5MP depth sensor + 5MP macro
Front camera: 16MP
Software: Android 10 based OneUI 2.0
Price: Rs 14,999 / Rs 15,999
Also read: Samsung Galaxy A9
Samsung Galaxy M31 Review: Box Content
Samsung has not provided earphones or case in the box, which seems a bit strange because, at this price, a protective case is available.- Handset
- 15W Charging Adapter
- USB-C cable for charging and data transfer
- Sim agent tool
- Paperwork
Samsung Galaxy M31 review: design and build
The Galaxy M31 design looks very similar to the Galaxy M30s. Despite its large 6,000mAh battery, its weight can be said to be light. Here plastic material has been used instead of glass and metal combination due to which the weight of the device is reduced. Protection of U-shape notch and Gorilla Glass 3 has been given on the front display.On the phone, you also get basic but very important features like a dedicated card slot, USB Type-C port, and 3.5mm audio jack. The fingerprint sensor has got a place at the back which is quite fast. Glossy black back-panel will be liked by some users while others will find it strange.
Suppose the galaxy A-series looks good with a more premium design and Infinity-O display, but considering the price, the Galaxy M31 looks quite good. Overall, the phone gives you a good design that most users will like.
Samsung Galaxy M31 review: display
On the front, you have a good quality AMOLED display on the phone. In addition to an attractive dark mode, Always-on mode will also be seen due to this display. Natural and Vivid color profiles are given in the display settings. While the natural profile gives more color accuracy, there is a slightly bluish-white view in Vivid mode, but you can also change the white balance.
According to this price range, you get to see very good display quality here. As mentioned above, the protection of Gorilla Glass 3 has been given on the display. You are not given any scratch guard or screen protector on the phone.
Samsung Galaxy M31 review: performance and software
Talking about performance, the Galaxy M31 has a 10nm process based Exynos 9611 octa-core chipset. This chipset has also been seen in the Galaxy A50, Galaxy A50s, Galaxy A51, and Galaxy M30s before this. This chipset is slightly weaker than the Snapdragon 7-series, which is available in the "Gaming Phones" available at this price. But this will be a good option for users who do not do much gaming.High-end games such as PUBG can be played but there is a slight performance drop in the maximum setting. Common games can be played well here. LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 storage have been used for the best performance in daily use. In Galaxy M31 you get 64GB and 128GB storage option with 6GB of RAM, in which we have 128GB Variation. With good RAM and storage, this device can also prove to be good in long use.
The M31 is available running on Android 10 based OneUI 2.0 software in the market. One UI seems to be the best compared to other custom skin and that is why it stands ahead of the Chinese brand. The Galaxy M31 has DRM L1 certification with which you can easily stream HD content on Netflix and Prime Video. The phone comes with support for the Dual SIM 4G VoLTE feature and we do not have any problem according to the connectivity.
Samsung Galaxy M31 Review: Camera Performance
On the phone, you have been given 64MP Samsung GW1 primary sensor at the back. In this quad-camera setup, 5MP macro camera, 8MP wide-angle camera, and 5MP basic depth sensor are also provided. Talking about the front, the 32MP selfie sensor is available with the notch, which also supports 4K video recording and slow-fee.Also read: Samsung Galaxy A51
The image clicked in daylight comes with a better dynamic range and good details. Looking at the price, the output can be said to be very good.
Macro cameras can click photos more closely, but the output you get is a bit soft which means the details are not very sharp.
Some users of wide-angle cameras do not use much, but the output in proper lighting is quite good.
Portrait mode is capable of capturing good images even in indoor.
The selfie camera also performs well, in which all is well until 4K recording, but in the case of Slow-Fee, it disappoints a lot.
Overall, camera performance is better than the average in good lighting. It could have proved better in indoor and low-light.
Samsung Galaxy M31 Review: Battery & Audio
One of the biggest features of the phone is its large 6,000mAh battery which is capable of giving a backup of about 2 days. You have also been given a 15W fast charger in the box, but it will be called the only average in front of such a large battery. It takes around 2.30 hours to fully charge the phone. Slow charging speed is a drawback, but given the battery capacity, you can use it all day even at a 50% charge.As far as audio output is concerned, there is nothing special to say here. Loud-speakers provide an output average, while headphones can be said to be better than the average due to Dolby Atmos' support.
Samsung Galaxy M31 Review: Verdict
Samsung changed its strategy from last year to introduce a very attractive affordable price smartphone range in the form of Galaxy M-series and the Galaxy M31 also proves to be able to retain the same popularity. The Galaxy M30s was one of the best smartphones of the year 2019 and its upgraded version i.e. the M31 also has the power to prove to be one of the best phones of the year 2020.The merits
- Good display quality
- Long battery backup
- Dedicated Card Slot
- Fingerprint sensor and face unlock
- HD streaming support
- Average chipset
- Average charging speed
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