Samsung Galaxy A30s vs Samsung Galaxy A31
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A30s and the Samsung Galaxy A31, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A30s | Samsung Galaxy A31 |
|---|
| Price | $109 | $780 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 15W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.4 in | 6.4 in |
| Main camera | 25 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 169 g | 185 g |
| Released | Aug 2019 | Apr 2020 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A30s is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy A31 is ahead on battery, ram (max), main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A31 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy A30s is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A30s | Samsung Galaxy A31 |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 100.5 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.4 inches, 98.9 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~268 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density) |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A30s | Samsung Galaxy A31 |
|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1 | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1 |
| Chipset | Exynos 7904 (14 nm) | Mediatek Helio P65 (12nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G71 MP2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A30s | Samsung Galaxy A31 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 2TB) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A30s | Samsung Galaxy A31 |
|---|
| Triple | 25 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide); 5 MP, f/2.2, (depth) | — |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Quad | — | 48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A30s | Samsung Galaxy A31 |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide) | 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A30s | Samsung Galaxy A31 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 15W wired | 15W wired |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A30s | Samsung Galaxy A31 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 158.5 x 74.7 x 7.8 mm (6.24 x 2.94 x 0.31 in) | 159.3 x 73.1 x 8.6 mm (6.27 x 2.88 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight | 169 g (5.96 oz) | 185 g (6.53 oz) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Build | — | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A30s | Samsung Galaxy A31 |
|---|
| WLAN | 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, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | — |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A30s | Samsung Galaxy A31 |
|---|
| Announced | August 2019 | 2020, March 24 |
| Status | Available. Released 2019, August 22 | Available. Released 2020, April 27 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A30s or Samsung Galaxy A31?
Samsung Galaxy A31 — 4,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A30s versus 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A31.
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy A30s or Samsung Galaxy A31?
Samsung Galaxy A31 — 4 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A30s versus 6 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A31.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A30s or Samsung Galaxy A31?
Samsung Galaxy A30s — 169 g for the Samsung Galaxy A30s versus 185 g for the Samsung Galaxy A31.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A30s or Samsung Galaxy A31?
Samsung Galaxy A31 — Aug 2019 for the Samsung Galaxy A30s versus Apr 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy A31.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A30s or the Samsung Galaxy A31 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A30s 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A31 7/10.
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