Vivo Y31 vs Vivo Y31s 5G
The Vivo Y31 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Vivo Y31s 5G (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $220 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y31s 5G leads — 47/100 vs 45/100 (a 2-point difference).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo Y31
Vivo Y31s 5G
What makes Vivo Y31 better?
- Overall rating 45/100
What makes Vivo Y31s 5G better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $220
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo Y31 vs the Vivo Y31s 5G, the Vivo Y31s 5G scores 2 points higher (47/100 vs 45/100). Value score: Vivo Y31 — 46/100, Vivo Y31s 5G — 54/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y31s 5G is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 58/100. In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y31s 5G and the Vivo Y31 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo Y31 | Vivo Y31s 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1608 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×77.0×8.4 mm | 164.2×75.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Vivo Y31
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y31s 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo Y31
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y31s 5G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo Y31
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y31s 5G
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo Y31 and Vivo Y31s 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Vivo Y31s 5G was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y31s 5G is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 58/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y31s 5G and the Vivo Y31 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo Y31 or the Vivo Y31s 5G?
The Vivo Y31s 5G edges out the Vivo Y31 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo Y31 and the Vivo Y31s 5G?
The Vivo Y31 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo Y31s 5G — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y31 or the Vivo Y31s 5G?
The Vivo Y31s 5G leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y31 over the Vivo Y31s 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Vivo Y31s 5G (37/100 vs 30/100).