Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M31: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M31. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Google Pixel 8 ProGoogle Pixel 8 ProGlobal · 12GB · 128GB · GC3VE
Samsung Galaxy M31Samsung Galaxy M31Global · 6GB · 64GB · M315F
Technical data sheets

Basics
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Global · 12GB · 128GB · GC3VE
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Samsung Galaxy M31
Samsung Galaxy M31
Global · 6GB · 64GB · M315F
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 7.6Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.7Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 8.8Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 8.2 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 7.2 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.5
57 reviews
8.4
31 reviews

Technical specifications of the Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M31

Specs Google Pixel 8 Pro prices Google Pixel 8 Pro
Global · 12GB · 128GB · GC3VE 		stores to buy Samsung Galaxy M31 Samsung Galaxy M31
Global · 6GB · 64GB · M315F
Inches 6.7" 6.4"
Resolution WQHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 88% useful 84% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 76.5 mm
162.6 mm
8.8 mm 		75.1 mm
159.2 mm
8.9 mm
Weight 213 g 191 g
Micro Tensor G3
Nine-Core 		Exynos 9611
Octa-Core
RAM 12 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 1.142.984
v10 		180.011
v8
Battery 5050 mAh 6000 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.69
GNK
2 3 		1
64 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
Bright S5KGW1
2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 10.8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 17 Android 12 Snow Cone

Brand
Brand Google Samsung
Aliases GC3VE SM-M315F, SM-M315F/DS

Release Date
Release date October 2023,
3 years ago 		February 2020,
6 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Google Pixel 8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy M31
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy M31
Size
76.5 mm • 162.6 mm • 8.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.1 mm • 159.2 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 213 g 191 g
Usable surface 88 % 84 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Plastic
Resistance IP68 -
Colors
Black
Yellow
Cyan
Beige
Porcelain
Black
Blue

Screen
Diagonal 6.7" 6.4"
Type Oled Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Resolution WQHD+
1344 x 2992 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
Brightness 2400 nits --
Peak brightness -- 420 nits
Maximum brightness (HBM) 1600 nits --
Density 490 Pixels per inch 403 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • 1-120 Hz refresh rate
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • 1000000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • LTPO (Low Temperature PolySilicon oxide)
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Infinity-U display

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.1
7.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.0
7.8
Is it comfortable?
8.3
8.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.0
8.3
Number of reviews
57 reviews
31 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Google Tensor G3 Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 9611
CPU 1x3.0 GHz ARM Cortex-X3 +4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 + 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510 4x Cortex-A73 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.67 GHz
Type Nine-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 4 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Immortalis-G715s MC10 ARM Mali-G72 MP3

RAM
RAM 12 GB 6 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5X LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
1.142.984
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 85% of devices
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180.011
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 12% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 64 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1 UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot No Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Thermometer
  • Magnetometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Geomagnetic

Audio

Audio
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 3 microphones
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system Yes No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.0
7.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.8
8.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.7
7.9
Number of reviews
57 reviews
31 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Triple rear camera Quad rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 64 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.69 ƒ/ 1.8
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Samsung GNK Samsung Bright S5KGW1
Type ISOCELL ISOCELL
ISO -- 100 - 800
Pixel size 1.20 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/1.3" 1/1.72"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle + Macro

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
64 Mpx
8 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 1.95
ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Sony IMX787
Unknown
Type
CMOS BSI
--
Pixel size
0.80 µm
--
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
--
Sensor size
1/1.72"
--
3
Camera type

Telephoto lens

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
48 Mpx
5 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.8
ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Samsung S5KGM5
Unknown
Type
ISOCELL
--
Pixel size
0.70 µm
--
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
--
Sensor size
1/2.55"
--
4
Camera type
--

Macro lens
Resolution
5 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Optical zoom
--
View angle
--
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Noise reduction
  • Pro Video Mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • OIS on optical zoom Lens
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • All Pixel Omni- Directional PDAF
  • NPU AI Engine
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 10.8 Mpx 32 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Samsung S5K3J1 Sony IMX616
Type CMOS CMOS
Pixel size 1.22 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2.65" 1/2.8"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
153
Camera
155Photo
149Video
145
Selfie
143Photo
149Video
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User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.9
9.2
Quality of nighttime photos
9.0
7.5
Quality of selfies
8.8
8.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.9
8.3
Number of reviews
57 reviews
31 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n25 (1900)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n30 (2300)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n71 (600)
  • n75 (1500)
  • n76 (1500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
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4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B14 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B46 (TDD 900)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • eSIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WiFi 7 (802.11be)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.3 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.2
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 0.482 W/Kg on head
1.127 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- --

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • eSIM
  • Ultra-wideband (UWB)
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • ANT+

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.7
8.8
Quality of the GPS
9.0
8.4
And the WiFi?
9.2
8.5
Number of reviews
57 reviews
31 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
5050 mAh
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6000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes,
30.0W 		Yes,
15.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging (23W)
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 18%
    Less than a day
  • 51%
    One day
  • 26%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 19%
    One day
  • 45%
    More than one day
  • 35%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
57 reviews
31 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 17
    Android 17 , 4 months ago
  • Android 12
    Android 12 Snow Cone, 5 years ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 54%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 44%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 2%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 22%
    Every six months
  • 78%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 56%
    Every six months
  • 32%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
57 reviews
31 reviews
Prices
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