Samsung launched a new amazing battery phone: The Galaxy M31s. The handset just hitten the Indian market with a very interesting price tag but is it the best affordable phone in India in terms of value for money or there is something better for your actual needs? We want to let you understand this by comparing the new Galaxy M31s with two other mid-rangers with an incredibly high value for money. We chose the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Realme 6 Pro as we never put these two devices together in comparison and we believe they are among the very best options you can actually get in that price range. Let’s discover together which one is the most interesting handset.
Samsung Galaxy M31s vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Realme 6 Pro
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy M31s | Realme 6 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 165.8 x 76.7 x 8.8 mm, 209 grams | – | 163.8 x 75.8 x 8.9 mm, 202 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, IPS LCD | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 405 ppi, Super AMOLED | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), IPS LCD |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, octa-core 2.3 GHz | Samsung Exynos 9611, octa-core 2.3 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, octa-core 2.3 GHz |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10, MIUI | Android 10, One UI | Android 10, Realme UI |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS |
| CAMERA | Quad 48 + 8 + 5 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.5 front camera |
Quad 64 + 12 + 5 + 5 MP f/1.8, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 32 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Quad 64 + 12 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.5, f/2.3 and f/2.4 Dual 16 + 8 MP f/2.1 and f/2.2 front camera |
| BATTERY | 5020 mAh, fast charging 18W | 6000 mAh, fast charging 25W | 4300 mAh, fast charging 30W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot, splash resistant | Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot |
Design
The attractive rear cover of the Realme 6 Pro (which is actually made of glass) would let me go for this device if I had to choose the best design. The suggestive light effects created by its rear cover are amazing (especially in the orange color variant, according to my tastes) and the camera module of the device is smaller than its rivals. You should note that the Realme 6 Pro has a dual punch hole instead of a single punch-hole, unlike Samsung Galaxy M31s and Redmi Note 9 Pro. So its front panel actually looks less elegant.
Display
The Samsung Galaxy M31s provides a higher image quality with its Super AMOLED display and it wins the display comparison. Both Realme 6 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro feature an IPS display, which is not a trend, unlike the AMOLED panels providing more brilliant colors and deeper blacks. The Realme 6 Pro still offers an interesting feature: the 90 Hz refresh rate. But most people prefer having an AMOLED display with a standard refresh rate rather than an IPS panel with a higher refresh rate. What would your choice be?
Specs & Software
Samsung Galaxy M31s is powered by the Exynos 9611 chipset, which is the lowest-end SoC of the trio. Both Redmi Note 9 Pro and Realme 6 Pro are fueled by a way better Snapdragon 720G providing high CPU and GPU performance. The Realme 6 Pro wins the hardware comparison because it exists in a configuration with 8 GB of RAM, while with the Redmi Note 9 Pro you can get max 8 GB. In each case, you get Android 10 out of the box with a highly-customized user interface.
Camera
The most convincing camera department, on the paper, belongs to the Realme 6 Pro. It sports a 64 MP main sensor, the only telephoto sensor of the trio supporting 2x optical zoom, an 8 MP ultrawide sensor and a 2 MP macro camera. Further, on the front side, you get a dual ultrawide selfie camera. The second place goes to the Samsung Galaxy M31s with a 64 MP main sensor, a 12 MP ultrawide lens and a 32 MP selfie camera providing great quality. Redmi Note 9 Pro is an inferior camera phone with its 48 MP quad-camera.
Battery
Samsung Galaxy M31s provides the longest battery life thanks to its huge 6000 mAh battery and its efficient AMOLED display, The chipset is built at 10 nm, but it is enough to still guarantee the longest battery life in every scenario, given the bigger battery capacity. Samsung Galaxy M31s also supports reverse charging through its USB port. Right after, we got the Redmi Note 9 Pro with a 5020 mAh battery, while the Realme 6 Pro has the fastest charging tech with a 30W power for its 4300 mAh battery.
Price
Samsung Galaxy M31s is priced €230/$270 in its base variant, you need €159/$187 for the Redmi Note 9 Pro, and Realme 6 Pro costs about €215/$253. The most balanced device of this comparison is the Realme 6 Pro with its 90 Hz display, great hardware, and very nice cameras, but it has the smallest battery. With the Samsung Galaxy M31s you get a better display and a way longer battery life. Redmi Note 9 Pro is inferior to the Realme 6 Pro, if we exclude the battery life. But it provides a better hardware department than Samsung Galaxy M31s and it is way more affordable.
Samsung Galaxy M31s vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Realme 6 Pro: PROs and CONS
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro
PROs
- Very good price
- Nice hardware
- Wider display
- IR blaster
CONS
- Inferior display
Realme 6 Pro
PROs
- Powerful hardware
- Great cameras
- 90 Hz refresh rate
- Faster charging
CONS
- Smaller battery
Samsung Galaxy M31s
PROs
- Huge battery
- Super AMOLED display
- Good cameras
- Reverse charging
CONS
- Inferior hardware
