Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M31 (8GB RAM +128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Samsung Galaxy M31 (8GB RAM +128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M31 (8GB RAM +128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy M31 (8GB RAM +128GB)
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy M31 (8GB RAM +128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP Quad | 64 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 37999 | Rs. 16999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 17, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 37999. The launch Date of the second phone is May 30, 2020. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M31 (8GB RAM +128GB) is Rs. 16999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M31 (8GB RAM +128GB)'s 6.4 inch screen. There is Super AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Samsung Galaxy M31 (8GB RAM +128GB) has display density of 403 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 84.9% than Samsung Galaxy M31 (8GB RAM +128GB)'s ~ 84.1%. Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M31 (8GB RAM +128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy M31 (8GB RAM +128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 64 MP Quad Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 11 and the second one on 10.0 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy M31 (8GB RAM +128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy A72 | Galaxy M31 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 17, 2021 | May 30, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.4 x 165 x 8.4 mm | 75.1 x 159.2 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 203 g | 191 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.9% | ~ 84.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | yes with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Virtual Light Sensing, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | UFS 2.1 | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro | 64 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Macro) Macro 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR, Single Take, Night Mode | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | K @ 30 fps, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v10.0, upgradable to v12 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Samsung Exynos 9611 |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver | 4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Talk Time | 2 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 119 hours | |