Huawei Y9s vs Samsung Galaxy A31: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Huawei Y9s vs Samsung Galaxy A31. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Huawei Y9sHuawei Y9sGlobal · 6GB · 128GB · L21
Samsung Galaxy A31Samsung Galaxy A31Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A315F
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Huawei Y9s
Huawei Y9s
Global · 6GB · 128GB · L21
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Samsung Galaxy A31
Samsung Galaxy A31
Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A315F
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 5.5Design & Materials 6.1Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.3Performance & Hardware 5.5Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.0Camera 5.6Camera
Connectivity score 5.3 Connectivity 6.7 Connectivity
Battery score 5.1 Battery 6.7 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.4
15 reviews
7.0
56 reviews

Technical specifications of the Huawei Y9s vs Samsung Galaxy A31

Specs Huawei Y9s prices Huawei Y9s
Global · 6GB · 128GB · L21 		Samsung Galaxy A31 price compare Samsung Galaxy A31
Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A315F
Inches 6.59" 6.4"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 84% useful 84% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Dimensions 77.2 mm
163.1 mm
8.8 mm 		73.1 mm
159.3 mm
8.6 mm
Weight 206 g 185 g
Micro Kirin 710
Octa-Core 		Helio P65
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 144.000
v7 		183.200
v8
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX582 Exmor RS
2 3 		1
48 Mpx · ƒ/2.0

2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand Huawei Samsung
Aliases STK-L21, STK-LX1 SM-A315F

Release Date
Release date November 2019,
4 years ago 		March 2020,
4 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Huawei Y9s
Samsung Galaxy A31
Huawei Y9s
Samsung Galaxy A31
Size
77.2 mm • 163.1 mm • 8.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
73.1 mm • 159.3 mm • 8.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 206 g 185 g
Usable surface 84 % 84 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Plastic
Resistance - -
Colors
Night Black
Black

White

Blue

Red

Screen
Diagonal 6.59" 6.4"
Type LCD IPS Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2340 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 391 Pixels per inch 411 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • COF (Chip-On-Flex)
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Infinity-U display

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.7
6.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.6
8.1
Is it comfortable?
8.6
8.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.0
7.8
Number of reviews
15 reviews
56 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 710F MediaTek Helio P65 (MT6768)
CPU 4x Cortex-A73 2.2 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz 2x Cortex-A75 2.0 GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 1.5 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 12 nm 12 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-G51 MP4 Arm Mali-G52

RAM
RAM 6 GB 4 GB
Type -- LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
144.000
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 53% of devices
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183.200
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 57% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.1 eMMC 5.1 Storage
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the side Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.2
6.6
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.8
7.5
What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.8
6.1
Number of reviews
15 reviews
56 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 48 Mpx 48 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX582 Exmor RS Unknown
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 2.0
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.80 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/2" --
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
8 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
--
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
3
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
2 Mpx
5 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
4
Camera type
--

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

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
480 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Retractable front camera
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 16 Mpx 20 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Hynix HI-2021
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size -- 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.1
7.7
Quality of nighttime photos
7.4
5.4
Quality of selfies
7.4
7.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.1
8.0
Number of reviews
15 reviews
56 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • 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)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • 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
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0
Others
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • 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
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 -- --
American measurement

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

 -- --

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.6
8.5
Quality of the GPS
8.6
8.3
And the WiFi?
9.0
8.2
Number of reviews
15 reviews
56 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes,
10.0W 		Yes,
15.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 7%
    Less than half day
  • 33%
    Less than a day
  • 47%
    One day
  • 13%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 5%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 50%
    More than one day
  • 7%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
15 reviews
56 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 21%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 64%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 14%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 89%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 9%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 50%
    Once a year
  • 30%
    Every six months
  • 20%
    Every two months or less
  • 4%
    Never
  • 2%
    Once a year
  • 66%
    Every six months
  • 28%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
15 reviews
56 reviews
Prices
From $ 294 --
From $ 272 --

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