Samsung Galaxy M30s vs Samsung Galaxy M31
The Samsung Galaxy M30s (2019) runs on the Exynos 9611, while the Samsung Galaxy M31 (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M31 leads — 45/100 vs 41/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP.
Samsung Galaxy M30s
Samsung Galaxy M31
- Lighter: 188g vs 191g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (48/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M30s vs the Samsung Galaxy M31, the Samsung Galaxy M31 scores 4 points higher (45/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M31 leads (48/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 25/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M31 is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100. In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M30s and the Samsung Galaxy M31 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M30s | Samsung Galaxy M31 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 9611 | Exynos 9611 | |
| AnTuTu | 355351 | 355351 | |
| Geekbench Single | 365 | 365 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1107 | 1107 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); One UI | Android 10.0; One UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 420 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 159.0×75.1×8.9 mm | 159.2×75.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy M30s
- Main: 48MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M31
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy M30s
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy M31
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy M30s
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M31
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy M30s and Samsung Galaxy M31, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 25/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M31 is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 51/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M30s and the Samsung Galaxy M31 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M30s or the Samsung Galaxy M31?
The Samsung Galaxy M31 edges out the Samsung Galaxy M30s by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M30s and the Samsung Galaxy M31?
The Samsung Galaxy M30s has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Samsung Galaxy M31 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M30s or the Samsung Galaxy M31?
The Samsung Galaxy M31 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M30s over the Samsung Galaxy M31?
The Samsung Galaxy M30s is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M31 is a better fit for everyday use.