Samsung Galaxy M31 vs Samsung Galaxy M31s
The Samsung Galaxy M31 (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611, while the Samsung Galaxy M31s (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611. Both devices score the same overall rating of 45/100.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M31
Samsung Galaxy M31s
What makes Samsung Galaxy M31 better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 203g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M31s better?
- Faster charging: 25W vs 15W
- Better camera (50/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
The Samsung Galaxy M31 and the Samsung Galaxy M31s received the same MobileRank rating — 45/100. 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 M31s and the Samsung Galaxy M31 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M31s and the Samsung Galaxy M31 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M31 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M31 | Samsung Galaxy M31s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 9611 | Exynos 9611 | |
| AnTuTu | 355351 | 355351 | |
| Geekbench Single | 365 | 365 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1107 | 1107 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0; One UI 2.0 | Android 10, One UI 2.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×75.1×8.9 mm | 159.3×74.4×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M31
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy M31s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M31
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy M31s
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M31
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M31s
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M31 and Samsung Galaxy M31s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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 M31s and the Samsung Galaxy M31 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M31s and the Samsung Galaxy M31 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M31 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M31 or the Samsung Galaxy M31s?
Both devices scored 45/100. They are identical on performance — 25/100 for both. The clearest difference is portability: better on the Samsung Galaxy M31 (55/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M31 and the Samsung Galaxy M31s?
The Samsung Galaxy M31 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Samsung Galaxy M31s — 45/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M31 over the Samsung Galaxy M31s?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Samsung Galaxy M31 (55/100 vs 43/100).