Motorola recently launched a lot of budget phones and even new flagships: its portfolio in the mobile sector is completely renewed and you have a lot of choices to evaluate if you are looking for a new affordable phone. If we talk about the G series which is the midrange lineup, the most affordable last-generation handset is the new Motorola Moto G31, packing sufficient specifications for everyone. This is a comparison between Moto G31 and two other excellent handsets sold with similar price tags: Redmi Note 10 and Samsung Galaxy F22.

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 vs Motorola Moto G31 vs Samsung Galaxy F22

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Motorola Moto G31 Samsung Galaxy F22
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 160.5 x 74.5 x 8.3 mm, 179 grams 161.9 x 73.9 x 8.6 mm, 181 grams 160 x 74 x 9.4 mm, 203 grams
DISPLAY  6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED  6.4 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), AMOLED  6.4 inches, 720 x 1600p (HD+), Super AMOLED
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 678, octa-core 2.2 GHz Mediatek Helio G85, octa-core 2.0 GHz Mediatek Helio G80, octa-core 2.0 GHz
MEMORY  4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE  Android 11, MIUI Android 11 Android 11, One 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 5.0, GPS
CAMERA  Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
13 MP f/2.5 front camera		 Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
13 MP f/2.2 front camera		 Quad 48 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
13 MP f/2.2 front camera
BATTERY 5000 mAh, fast charging 33W 5000 mAh 6000 mAh, fast charging 15W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, splash resistant (IP52) Dual SIM slot Dual SIM slot

Design

I personally prefer the design of the Motorola Moto G31 because it has smaller dimensions, a minimalistic camera module, and a punch-hole display. But the Redmi Note 10 seems to offer a better build quality as it comes with the IP52 certification (it indicates that the phone is dust resistant and splash resistant) and the Gorilla Glass 3 protection by Corning for the display. Further, the Redmi Note 10 is thinner and packs a slightly wider display. I do not like the Samsung Galaxy F22 so much because of its waterdrop notch.

 

Display

My favorite displays belong to the Motorola Moto G31 and the Redmi Note 10: they both come with AMOLED technology and a Full HD+ resolution, as well as a good brightness. But the Redmi Note 10 has a slightly wider panel and a higher brightness (up to 1100 nits), so it wins this comparison. If it wasn’t for its low HD+ resolution (720 x 1600 pixels), I would choose the Samsung Galaxy F22 due to its 90 Hz refresh rate and the HDR certification, but having a Full HD+ resolution is better for most of the users. Despite all of these handsets coming with AMOLED displays, their fingerprint scanners are mounted at the side, on the power key.

 

Hardware/Software

If you need the highest performance, then go for the Redmi Note 10 without thinking twice. First of all, it has a better chipset: the Snapdragon 678 built at 11 nm and running at a max frequency of 2.2 GHz. The SoC is paired with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of native storage. Right after, we got the Samsung Galaxy F22 with an Helio G80 and the same memory configuration. The Motorola Moto G31 has a better Helio G85 chipset, but just 4 GB of RAM. All the phones in this comparison run Android 11.

 

Camera

You can get higher camera performance with the Motorola Moto G31 because it sports a better main camera: it is a more recent 50 MP sensor that is still placed in the affordable segment, but it is better than the 48 MP camera found on Redmi Note 10 and Samsung Galaxy F22. The secondary sensors are an ultrawide lens with a resolution of 8 MP and a 2 MP macro camera. Redmi Note 10 is better at video recording because it supports the 4K resolution.

 

Battery

The Samsung Galaxy F22 packs a bigger battery which, alongside the HD+ display, guarantees a longer battery life than Redmi Note 10 and Moto G31. But the Redmi Note 10 has the fastest charging technology (33W).

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 vs Motorola Moto G31 vs Samsung Galaxy F22: Price

Redmi Note 10 is currently available in India at great street prices if compared to the Rs. 17,999 / $238 listing price. Samsung Galaxy F22 starts from Rs. 12,999 / $171, just like the Moto G31, but Redmi Note 10 goes close because it is an older device. The winner of this comparison is Redmi Note 10 because it offers a better chipset, stereo speakers, great build quality, faster charging. But you can get better camera performance with Moto G31 and a longer battery life with Galaxy F22.

 

 

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 vs Motorola Moto G31 vs Samsung Galaxy F22: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10

PROS

  • More affordable
  • IP53 splash resistant
  • Great chipset
  • Stereo speakers
  • IR blaster
  • Faster charging
  • Full HD+ display

CONS

  • Nothing particular

 

Motorola Moto G31

PROS

  • Water-repellent
  • Best main camera
  • Stock Android
  • Full HD+ display

CONS

  • Just 4 GB of RAM

 

Samsung Galaxy F22

PROS

  • Bigger battery
  • 90 Hz refresh rate
  • Good price

CONS

  • HD+ display

 

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