Samsung Galaxy A31 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy A31 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy A31Samsung Galaxy A31Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A315F
Samsung Galaxy S24 UltraSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraGlobal · 12GB · 256GB · SM-S928B
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy A31
Samsung Galaxy A31
Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A315F
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Global · 12GB · 256GB · SM-S928B
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.1Design & Materials 8.4Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.5Performance & Hardware 8.8Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.6Camera 8.9Camera
Connectivity score 6.7 Connectivity 9.0 Connectivity
Battery score 6.7 Battery 8.0 Battery

User reviews
User score
7.0
57 reviews
9.5
24 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A31 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Specs Samsung Galaxy A31 price compare Samsung Galaxy A31
Global · 4GB · 128GB · SM-A315F 		Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra prices Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Global · 12GB · 256GB · SM-S928B
Inches 6.4" 6.8"
Resolution FHD+ WQHD+
Usable surface 84% useful 88% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 73.1 mm
159.3 mm
8.6 mm 		79.0 mm
162.3 mm
8.6 mm
Weight 185 g 232 g
Micro Helio P65
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 8 Gen3
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 12 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 256 GB
AnTuTu 183.200
v8 		1.814.869
v10
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
48 Mpx · ƒ/2.0

2 3 4 		1
200 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
ISOCELL HP2
2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 20 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 14 Upside-down cake

Brand
Brand Samsung Samsung
Aliases SM-A315F SM-S928B

Release Date
Release date March 2020,
4 years ago 		January 2024,
3 months ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy A31
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A31
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Size
73.1 mm • 159.3 mm • 8.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
79.0 mm • 162.3 mm • 8.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 185 g 232 g
Usable surface 84 % 88 %
Materials Plastic Titanium
Resistance - IP68
Colors
Black

White

Blue

Red
Black

Gold

Gray

Purple

Green

Orange

Cyan

Screen
Diagonal 6.4" 6.8"
Type Super AMOLED AMOLED • Dynamic Amoled 2X
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2400 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 3120 px
Density 411 Pixels per inch 505 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Infinity-U display
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • 24-120 Hz refresh rate
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • Max brightness HBM - 1200 cd/m²
  • Peak brightness - 2600 cd/m²
  • 5000000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • DC dimming
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass Armor
  • S-Pen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • LTPO (Low Temperature PolySilicon oxide)

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.3
9.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.1
9.4
Is it comfortable?
8.1
8.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.8
9.8
Number of reviews
57 reviews
24 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model MediaTek Helio P65 (MT6768) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3
CPU 2x Cortex-A75 2.0 GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 1.5 GHz 1x3.3GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 12 nm 4 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Arm Mali-G52 Adreno 750

RAM
RAM 4 GB 12 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM RAM LPDDR5X

Antutu
Score
183.200
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 57% of devices
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1.814.869
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 99% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 256 GB
Type eMMC 5.1 Storage UFS Storage 4.0
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic

Audio

Audio
-
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
6.6
9.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
7.4
10
What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.1
10
Number of reviews
57 reviews
24 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 48 Mpx 200 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Samsung ISOCELL HP2
Type CMOS ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.7
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.80 µm 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size -- 1/1.3"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
8 Mpx
12.2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Sony IMX564
Type
--
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
--
1.40 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/2.55"
3
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Telephoto + portrait
Resolution
5 Mpx
12 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Sony IMX754
Type
--
CMOS BSI
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
--
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/3.52"
4
Camera type

Macro lens

Telephoto lens
Resolution
5 Mpx
50 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Sony IMX854
Type
--
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 3.4
Pixel size
--
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size
--
1/1.56"

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No Yes
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • 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
  • Night Mode 2.0
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 20 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Hynix HI-2021 Samsung S5K3LU
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 --
144
Mobile
144
Photo
137
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.7
9.5
Quality of nighttime photos
5.4
8.9
Quality of selfies
7.3
9.5
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.0
9.7
Number of reviews
57 reviews
24 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G --
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n25 (1900)
  • n26 (850)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n75 (1500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • 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)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM / eSIM
  • Nano SIM / eSIM

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.3 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • 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
  • 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)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • ANT+
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)

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

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
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • VoWiFi
  • eSIM
  • Ultra-wideband (UWB)

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.5
9.8
Quality of the GPS
8.3
9.9
And the WiFi?
8.3
9.9
Number of reviews
57 reviews
24 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes,
15.0W 		Yes,
45.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Bypass Charging
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 5%
    Less than a day
  • 39%
    One day
  • 49%
    More than one day
  • 7%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 21%
    One day
  • 58%
    More than one day
  • 13%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
57 reviews
24 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • Android 14
    Android 14 Upside-down cake, 8 months ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 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
  • 13%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 87%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 4%
    Never
  • 2%
    Once a year
  • 67%
    Every six months
  • 27%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 9%
    Every six months
  • 91%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
57 reviews
24 reviews
Prices
From $ 206 --
From $ 1,019 --

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