Introducing Samsung Galaxy M31, A Budget Phone With Big Camera And Big Battery

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Samsung has launched a new mid-range smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy M31, in India. This device comes as a sequel to the Galaxy M30 series released in 2019. This new device is expected to compete against a number of other mid-range devices in the market.

The Samsung Galaxy M31 comes with a 64MP quad camera setup, with an 8MP Ultra Wide camera and 5MP depth and macro cameras. With a selfie camera boasting a lens of 32MP, Samsung has also attached a dedicated night mode feature to the camera. The Samsung Galaxy M31 comes with a 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U display.

The Samsung Galaxy M31 is powered by the Exynos 9611 octa-core chipset and boasts a 6GB RAM with an onboard storage ranging between 64/128GB, this storage can be expanded to take as much as 512GB.

Another interesting feature that will turn on a lot of Samsung lovers is the battery capacity, this device is rated at an unbelievable 6,000mAh, making the device easily last for as long as two days of usage. The device can last for up to 21 hours for internet use, 26 hours when in use for video playback, 48 hours for calls and up to 119 hours for music playback.

This device comes in different prices dependent on the variant purchased, with the 64GB variant going for $208 and the 128GB variant just a couple of dollars costlier at $222. The phone is set to be available for purchase in India from next month and is expected to come in two colour shades, Space Black and Ocean Blue.

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Samsung Galaxy M31 follows after last years’s Galaxy M30 . This time, it comes to the arena with a big battery and a big camera module. We are looking at a massive 6000mAh battery with 15W quick charging feature, as well as a 64 megapixel quad camera. It goes on sale first in India and then in other countries and regions..

Samsung Galaxy M31 Full Specs and Features

Mobile Wireless Network and Software

• 2G mobile network bands : GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz.
• 3G mobile network bands : UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 MHz
• 4G mobile network bands : LTE 1(2100) / 3(1800) / 5(850) / 8(900) / 38(2600) / 40(2300) / 41(2500)
• 5G mobile network bands : No.
• SIM Type : Nano-SIM, Dual SIM
• Software / OS : Android 10 + One UI 2.0

Design, Form Factor, Appearance

• Dimensions : 166.7 x 75.8 x 8.4 mm
• Weight : g
• Display : 6.4 inches, FHD+, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, Super AMOLED display, Gorilla Glass 3. Galaxy M31s has a 6.5″ display .
• Colours : Space Black. Ocean Blue.
• Physical Build : Polycarbonate back

Internal Hardware Specs

• Processor Type : 64-bit, 2.3GHz Octa-core, Cortex-A73
• Processor Name : EXYNOS 9611 (10nm)
• Graphics Processor : ARM MALI G72 MP3
• RAM : 6GB. M31s has both 6GB and 8GB RAM options .
• Internal Storage : 64GB / 128GB
• External Storage : microSD, up to 512GB (dedicated slot)

Photography, Video Recording

• Rear Camera : 64MP main sensor + 8MP ultrawide sensor + 5MP depth sensor + 5MP macro sensor, LED flash, 4k, 1080p@30fps video recording. M31s has 64+12+5+5 quad camera .
• Front-facing Camera : 32MP, Face Recognition, 4k video capture.

Audio, Video Playback

• Music Support : PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
• Audio : 3.5 mm audio jack; Dolby Atmos* 360˚ surround sound
• Loudspeaker : Mono speakers
• Video Support : H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
• FM Radio : Yes.

Phone Sensors

• Digital Compass : Yes.
• Accelerometer : Yes.
• Proximity Sensor : Yes.
• Ambient Light Sensor : Yes.
• Barometer : No.
• Pedometer : No.
• Heart Rate Monitor : No.
• Gyroscope (G-Sensor) : Yes.
• Fingerprint Scanner : Yes; rear-mounted.
• Face Unlock : Yes.
• Iris Scanner : No.
• Motion Sensing / Gesture Control : No.
• Voice Control : No.
• Intelligent Digital Assistant : Yes; Google Assistant.
• Infra-red Sensor : No.

Connectivity Options

• Bluetooth : v4.2, A2DP
• WiFi : Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
• GPS : Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
• USB : microUSB v2.0.
• NFC : No.

Miscellaneous Specs and Features

• Battery Type and Capacity : Non-Removable Lithium-Ion 6000 mAh
• Battery Charging : 15W quick charging. M31s has 25W fast charging .
• Wireless Charging : No.
• Reverse Charging : No.
• Model Number : N/A

Samsung Galaxy M31 Price and Launch Date

• Announced : February 25, 2020
• Release Date : March 5, 2020. M31s, August 2020. M31 Prime, October 2020 .
• Country Availability : India. Pakistan.
• M31 Price : INR 14,999 ($208) for the 4/64 version; INR 15,999 ($222) for the 6/128 variant.
• M31s Price : 6/128GB base model goes for INR 20,499 ($273); the 8/128GB model goes for INR 22,499($300).
• M31 Prime Price :

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