The Galaxy M31 was one of the best budget smartphones in India when it debuted in March 2020. Due to its unique positioning, it was the first to receive many software features after its launch. In fact, it was the first Samsung budget smartphone to get the Android 11 update. Now, it has also started receiving the Android 12 update.

According to SamMobile, Samsung has started seeding the Android 12 update for Galaxy M31. The latest version of Android for the phone arrives with One UI 4.1 and March 2022 security patches.

The update is currently live in India. Users in this region can head over to Settings > Software update >  Download and install to check the availability of the OTA upgrade on their unit. The update should make its way to other countries in the coming days.

Android 12 is the second major software update for the Galaxy M31. As the device is not eligible for Samsung‘s three/four years of OS updates, it will not receive any new Android update hereafter. However, users can expect security updates for around two more years.

The Samsung Galaxy M31 debuted running Android 10 with specs like a 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, Exynos 9611 SoC, 64MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 5MP (macro) + 5MP (depth) quad-camera setup, 32MP selfie camera, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, 6,000mAh battery, and 15W fast charging support.

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The Samsung Galaxy A and Galaxy M series of smartphones have been a great success for the company, selling millions of units globally. However, a new report has suggested that some of these models might be suffering from a mysterious bug.

Apparently, a number of users of certain Galaxy A and Galaxy M series of handsets have claimed that these smartphones suffer from a peculiar issue that causes their devices to freeze up and restart automatically. According to SamMobile, owners of the Galaxy M30s, Galaxy M31, Galaxy M31s, Galaxy A50, Galaxy A50s, and Galaxy A51 smartphones in India have recently come forward about suffering from this issue.

As per the Galaxy A and M users, their handsets tend to freeze up and hang often. Furthermore, the devices are also plagued by frequent auto restarts as well. These issues are a major nuisance to the users who also claimed that their devices have also gotten stuck in a boot loop before and don’t go past the South Korean tech giant’s logo at the startup. Notably, some users that went to Samsung service centers have reportedly been told that they might need to have the motherboards of their smartphones replaced.

This would cost them over 100 US Dollars. The Galaxy M and Galaxy A series are usually known for their mid range smartphones, which is quite popular in India. So it is understandable that not many would go through with the motherboard replacement for that hefty price of repairs that could just be an underlying issue not discovered by the company yet. Hopefully, the brand can acknowledge this issue that could be affecting a number of other customers and offers a fix, or at least, a free of cost repair.

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Samsung has been rolling out the One UI 3.0 (Android 11) update to its devices worldwide since December. So far, only premium devices have been receiving the update. But now, this chain has been broken as Galaxy M31 becomes the first budget smartphone to get the One UI 3.0 update.

Ahead of Christmas, Samsung started recruiting beta testers for Galaxy M31 One UI 3.0 update. Now, within a month, the South Korean tech giant has already begun to seed stable build for all the users.

For those unaware, the Galaxy M31 is supposed to get the update only in March 2020. But it has started receiving the update two months ahead of the schedule. Anyway, we aren’t surprised as all the devices that received the Android 11 update so far have got them earlier than the timeline shared by the company.

That said, the One UI 3.0 update for Galaxy M31 is currently live in India with firmware version M315FXXU2BUAC. Apart from bringing new features, the build also bumps up the security patch level to January 2021. The update weighs 1882.13MB in size and we have successfully installed it without any issue.

It is worth noting that like any other OTA update, it is being rollout out in batches. Hence, it may take time to reach your unit. But you can head over to Settings > Software update > Download and install to check if your device has received the update. Lastly, we expect Samsung to extend the availability of this update to other regions in the coming days.

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Samsung has been swiftly updating its devices with the latest One UI 3.0 based on Android 11. Right after the initial developer beta, it powered through the beta program for present and yesteryear flagships to reach the stable update stage this month. And now, it has come down to the budget M series of devices.

As Sammobile reports, Samsung has finally announced the beta program for the Galaxy M31 in India. To get things out of the way, for the Beta program, you need to enroll via the Samsung Members App. After opening the app, you will see a One UI banner. Click on that to complete the registration process.

Anyway, the first One UI Core 3.0 Beta carrying the firmware version M315FDDU2ZTLF will rollout to the registered devices. It brings the new Android 11 OS upgrade and December 2020 security patch along with it. That said, we advise you to be wary of the initial Beta build as there is a possibility of bugs.

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Apart from the Android 11 features like chat bubbles, revamped notifications you should also see new features of One UI 3.0 in the update. However, since this is a budget device, Samsung might limit certain features of the One UI Core. In case you don’t know, Samsung uses One UI Core instead of full-fledged One UI for budget devices like the M-series.

Nevertheless, the early Beta signals a stable update sooner than the scheduled timeline(March 2021) for the device. If you are living in India, you can check for the first Beta(after registering) by navigating to Settings->Software Update-> Download and Install.

Samsung announced the One UI 3.0 back in August. It has already updated the flagships like the Galaxy S20 series(incl S20 FE), Note 20 series, Galaxy S10 Lite, and Z Flip 5G.

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After its lower-priced siblings, the Samsung Galaxy M31s is also getting the One UI 2.5 update. The new update brings the November 2020 security patch and a lot of features to the device.

The update, as reported by Tizenhelp(via Sammobile) has firmware version M317FXXU2BTK1. As per the report, the update weighs under 750MB and brings a slew of features to the Galaxy M31s. Some of them include a Split keyboard(landscape mode), SOS messages, Camera improvements, and more.

What is highlighting is that the One UI 2.5 update changelog for Galaxy M31s shows features like AlTZLife. Also, the addition of Secure Folder is the first of its kind for a Galaxy M series device.  For the unware, AltZLife will allow users to switch between normal and private mode by double-pressing the power key. Some of its features include Quick Switch and Content Suggestions.

Previously, Samsung rolled out an update for Galaxy A51 and A71 that brought the AlTZLife features to those A-series devices. Besides, Secure Folder is for storing private data, apps, and more. Having said that, the inclusion of these features to Galaxy M31s suggests that the gap between One UI Core and fully-loaded One UI is starting to shrink.

Furthermore, the update for Galaxy M31s also includes features like Bitmoji stickers on AOD(Always On Display). Additionally, the camera app also gets improved performance to Single Take and Pro Mode. Precisely, features like Pro Video, AR Emoji, AR Doodle, Scene optimizer, SmartScan should work well now.

Anyway, Samsung is reportedly rolling out the update to countries like India, Russia, and Ukraine. You can download the update by navigating to Settings->Software Update->Download and Install.

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After the Galaxy M21, Samsung is now rolling out the One UI Core 2.5 update to the next M series device. The new update for the Galaxy M31 brings the new UI version and Security patch along with few other improvements.

Our device got the update that has a firmware version M315FXXU2ATJ9 and weighs  ~984MB. However, unlike Sammobile says, our unit got the October 1, 2020 Security Patch, and not November. Besides, as the report says, the update is currently rolling out in India but we don’t know the ETA for other regions yet.

That said, just like the M21, the update for Galaxy M31 also brings a few improvements to Messages, Keyboard, and Camera. First off is the Samsung Keyboard. The new update brings several features like input-language Search Function, split keyboard on Landscape Mode. You can check the changelog of the update here or in the images below.

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Further, the Messages section now gets an SOS message feature. It allows users to share SOS-location every 30 minutes for a day. Additionally, the update also has Camera improvements and stability. Previously, the Galaxy M31 also got One UI Core 2.1 update last month which brought features like Single Take, Night Hyperlapse, My Filters, and more.

Samsung unveiled the One UI 2.5 based on Android 10 with Galaxy Note 20 series. Initially, we thought the update will roll out only to its Galaxy Note, S, and Z series of devices. However, the company surprised us by rolling it out to mid-range smartphones like Galaxy A51, and A71.

That said this is an OTA update and hence, it should reach you within a few days. You can check for it in the System Update section inside Settings.

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Samsung recently confirmed that it will be introducing the new Galaxy F-series of smartphones soon in India. Reports surrounding it have claimed that the first Galaxy F-series smartphone could be called the Galaxy F41. The support page of the smartphone, which confirms SM-F415F/DS as its model number, is now live on Samsung India’s website. A microsite for the Galaxy F-series has appeared on Flipkart. The microsite has information on the specs of the device yet, but it hints that the company will confirm its launch date tomorrow (Sept. 24).

Probably, the Galaxy F-series could be exclusively available through Flipkart since the Galaxy M-series are only available through Amazon India. In recent days, the Galaxy F41 phone has appeared in Google Play Console and Geekbench benchmarking platform through which some of its key specs have been revealed.

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Rumors have it that the Galaxy F41 could be a rebadged version of the Galaxy M31 smartphone that debuted earlier this year. The two phones may only differ in the camera department. The Galaxy M31 has a quad-camera system on its back. It is speculated that the F41 will be equipped with triple rear cameras.

The Galaxy F41 is expected to arrive with specs like Full HD+ display with Infinity-U notch, Exynos 9611 chipset, 6 GB of RAM, and Android 10 OS. It also features a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and a 3.5mm audio jack. It will come in two storage versions and three color variants such as blue, black, and green.

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Galaxy M31 is one of the best smartphones launched by Samsung earlier this year. This handset along with Galaxy M30s helped the South Korean tech giant in boosting its online market share in India. That said, the Galaxy M31 launched with One UI Core 2.0 based on Android 10 earlier this year. Now, after months from its release, it is receiving One UI Core 2.1 update with September 2020 security patch.

One UI 2.5 is the latest stable version of Samsung’s mobile operating system, which debuted with the Galaxy Note20 series in August. Whereas, One UI 2.1 was introduced with Galaxy S20 series in the first quarter of 2020.

On the other hand, One UI Core is a stripped down version of standard One UI for budget devices. Hence, being a budget smartphone, Galaxy M31 is getting One UI Core 2.1 update with firmware version M31FXXU2ATI4.

According to the official changelog, Night mode name has been changed to Dark mode with enhanced image, text & color enhancements, and darkened wallpapers, widgets & alarms. The update also brings clearer app icons and system colors with improved layouts for tiles and buttons.

Further, it also adds new navigation gestures, One-handed mode, more detailed battery information graph in Device care, Digital wellbeing and trash feature for Contacts.

Last but not least, the latest system update for Samsung Galaxy M31 weighs 1.62GB in size and is being rolled out in phases.

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Samsung launched the Galaxy M31 earlier this year as the first phone in the series to feature 64MP quad-camera setup. It will be soon succeeded by Galaxy M31s, which will be the first device in the series to come with an in-display fingerprint sensor. Ahead of it, Samsung is rolling out July 2020 security patch for the Galaxy M31 with build number M31FXXU1ATG2. This update brings RCS support for Vodafone Idea and even adds Glance, a content-driven lockscreen wallpaper service that promotes stories from the internet.

Galaxy M31 is considered to be an alternative for people who don’t want to invest in smartphones from Chinese brands in India. My dad bought this phone (6GB + 64GB) in March and since then, it has received multiple security patches including the one which bricked some units.

As months passed by, I began to notice slight lags here and there. Last week, while my dad was in a Zoom meeting, the device prompted overheating and exited the app. On top of that, the company has been adding new ways to monetize via system updates like the Discover feature in the app drawer and the newly added Glance, which is found on handsets from most Chinese OEMs. Thankfully, both of them can be disabled.

Anyway, though the Samsung Galaxy M31 is a good phone for casual users, it does have monetization issues (advertisements) like phones from Xiaomi and Realme. However, they can be turned off easily when compared to software on devices from other companies.

Having said that, the degradation of the performance of Exynos 9611 in just a few months is a big concern. It is worth noting that even Galaxy S20 Ultra with Exynos 990 has similar issues. The South Korean tech giant must really work on to improve its in-house silicon for smartphones.

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Multiple reports had claimed that Samsung will be announcing the Galaxy M31s smartphone within this month. The handset is expected to arrive as an updated version of the Galaxy M31 phone that debuted earlier this year. The microsite for the Galaxy M31s is now active on Amazon India. The retailer listing has confirmed that the Galaxy M31s will be made official on July 30 at 12 PM. The listing has also revealed some of the key specs of the handset.

One of the major highlights of the Samsung Galaxy M31s will be its 64-megapixel quad camera setup. Rumors have it that the main camera will be coupled with an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 5-megapixel macro lens, and a 5-megapixel depth sensor.

It will continue to sport a behemoth battery of 6,000mAh capacity with reverse charging support. The Galaxy M31 had come with support for 15W charging. The M31s will be arriving with be equipped with the enhanced 25W fast charging support.

The Galaxy M31 had a waterdrop notch display. The display notch is replaced by a punch-hole on the Galaxy M31s. The exact size of the screen is not mentioned, but its mentioned that it will be sporting an S-AMOLED display.

The images of the Galaxy M31s on the retailer listing shows that it does not feature a rear-mounted or a side-facing fingerprint reader. It is speculated that the smartphone will be arriving with an in-screen fingerprint reader.

A recent report by IANS had revealed that the Galaxy M31s could be priced around Rs. 20,000 in India. Other rumored specs of the device include Exynos 9611 chipset, 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, and One UI based Android 10 OS.

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Samsung recently rolled out a new system update for Galaxy M31 after the re-release of April 2020 security patch. The latest build comes with version M315FXXU1ATE1. According to the changelog, the new OTA brings Discover app to the phone.

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The new update for Galaxy M31 weighing 416.03 MB brings nothing but a system app called Discover for monetization purpose. This app is enabled by default on reboot after installation of the OTA.

The Discover app is integrated into One UI Home, the default launcher on Samsung smartphones. It can be accessed by opening the app drawer.

As you can see from the screenshots attached below, the Discover tab displays a set of promoted applications based on the interests selected before setting it up. Tapping on any of these apps will take you to the Galaxy Store to download them.

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Fortunately, this tab can be easily disabled by simply going to Home screen settings through the three-dot menu in the app drawer.

The T&C page for Samsung Discover also mentions the inclusion of advertisements from third-parties. But so far, I haven’t encountered any but maybe it will begin to pop-up in the future.

Having said that, we are not sure if the Discover app is available on other Samsung smartphones apart from Galaxy M31.

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Earlier last month, Samsung rolled out April 2020 security patch for Galaxy M31. Unfortunately, the update bricked some of the units and the company rolled back the OTA. Now, at the end of May, the South Korean smartphone maker re-releases the April security patch with a new build.

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Last time, our unit installed the update without any hiccup but sadly not all users could say the same. Today, we received the same April 2020 security patch but with a different build number and lower size. Fortunately, this one too got downloaded and installed without any issue.

The new update for Galaxy M31 weighs 395.40 MB and comes with build number M315FXXU1ATD5. Whereas, the older one was of 541.26 MB and the build number was M315FXXU1ATD1.

As of now, we are not sure if the same OTA is being rolled out to users who did not update it earlier or never received the first one. Nevertheless, we can confirm that the new build is available for units, which successfully installed the previous April 2020 security patch update.

If you are our regular reader, you might be aware of Mi A3 and Mi A2 Lite update fiasco. Hence, we request you to be cautious of installing the update until positive feedback from more users.

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Samsung rolled out One UI 2.0 update based on Android 10 to the Galaxy A70 in certain markets a few days back. In a similar fashion, the company released April 2020 security patch for Galaxy M31. Now, the users who downloaded and installed the update are ended up with a non-functioning slab of brick.

Galaxy A70 One UI 2.0 Android 10 Update Bricks The Device

The South Korean tech giant has been updating a number of its devices to One UI 2.0 (Android 10). The Galaxy A70 launched back in March 2019 finally got its turn for the update exactly after a year from its launch. But unfortunately, it turned out to be bricking the devices. As of now, Samsung has halted the rollout but it is yet to acknowledge the issue.

According to SamMobile, the bricking of Samsung Galaxy A70 phones on updating it to Android 10 is a hardware issue, which requires the user to visit the nearest customer service center to replace a new PCB. Sadly, it is not possible in the current lockdown situation.

The smartphone maker has used two different versions of PCB to handle charging and control screen on the Galaxy A70. Hence, every time the brand releases a new update, the PCB is also updated to support the latest firmware. But with the One UI 2.0 Android 10 update, the firm has forgotten to include the code to update the PCB. Thus the motherboard assumes the battery to be empty and prevents the phone from booting.

Anyway, as mentioned earlier, Samsung seems to have rolled back the OTA but still does not update your Galaxy A70  to Android 10 if you ever receive the notification.

April 2020 Security Patch Update Could Brick Galaxy M31

In the case of Galaxy A70, the handset is certain to get bricked if the Android 10 update is initiated. On the other hand, the April 2020 security patch update on Galaxy M31 has a possibility of bricking the device and we recommend you not to update the device.

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Our unit too received the update weighing 545.26 MB yesterday (April 10), and installed without any issue. But the same cannot be said for a number of unfortunate users who have reported their bad luck on Samsung Members app and Twitter.

The only fix for this issue is once again visiting the nearest Samsung service center to clean flash the firmware. Again this is not possible for many as they are closed due to lockdown order by governments across the world to fight the outbreak of coronavirus aka COVID-19.

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Earlier this week, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy M31 smartphone in India. It had arrived to replace the Galaxy M30s phone from last year. The handset will be available for purchase through Amazon India and Samsung’s online storage from March 5 with a starting price of Rs. 14,999 (~$209). A fresh report on 91mobiles has revealed the offline pricing of the Galaxy M31 for India along with its release date.

Citing information acquired from retail sources, the publication has claimed that the offline sales of the Galaxy M31 will commence on March 6 in India. The 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variants of the Galaxy M31 will be costing Rs. 1,000 more than their respective online prices. The publication has revealed that the 64 GB edition of the M31 will cost Rs. 15,999 (~$223) in the offline markets and its 128 GB variant will be priced at Rs. 16,999 (~$237).

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Samsung Galaxy M31 specifications

The Galaxy M31 comes with a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED display with Infinity-U notch. It produces 1080 x 2340 pixels. The Exynos 9611 chipset powers the device. It houses a massive battery of 6,000mAh capacity which can be charged using a 18W fast charger.

The front notch of the Galaxy M31 houses a 32-megapixel selfie camera. The rear shell of the device has a quad camera system. It consists of a 64-megapixel Samsung GW1 main lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide shooter, a 5-megapixel depth assist lens and a 5-megapixel macro sensor. The back panel of the Galaxy M31 has a fingerprint reader. Ocean Blue and Space Black are the two color variants of the smartphone. The smartphone is expected to be available in a red color option later on.

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Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy M31 smartphone in India. The handset borrows couple of features from the Galaxy M30s smartphone that was announced in the country in September last year. However, the Galaxy M31 is flanked with improved front and rear cameras. Instead of a triple camera setup, the Galaxy M31 houses a 64-megapixel quad camera system. Also, the 16-megapixel selfie camera has been replaced by a 32-megapixel front camera on the Galaxy M31.

Samsung Galaxy M31 specifications and features

The Galaxy M31 smartphone has a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with Infinity-U notch design. It seems to be the very same full HD+ resolution supporting screen that is available on the Galaxy M30s phone. It offers an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The screen of the phone is protected by Gorilla Glass 3.

The Exynos 9611 that fueled the predecessor phone powers the Galaxy M31 with its 2.3GHz octa-core processor. The SoC is coupled with LPDD4x RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. A dedicated microSD card slot is available on the Galaxy M31 for more storage. The handset that has a thickness of only 8.9mm is backed by a massive 6,000mAh battery that promises up to 119 hours of music play time, up to 48 hours of talk time, up to 26 hours of video play time and up to 21 hours of Wi-Fi internet usage. The phone carries support for 15W rapid charging. Despite housing a behemoth battery, it weighs only 191 grams.

For capturing selfies, the Galaxy M31 possesses an f/2.0 aperture 32-megapixel selfie camera. It offers users with features like Front Slo Mo video shooting, 4K video recording, AR Doodle and AR Emoji. There is a rectangle-shaped camera setup on the backside of the smartphone. It includes a 5-megapixel depth sensor, a 5-megapixel macro camera, a Samsung GW1 64-megapixel main lens, a 123-degree 8-megapixel ultrawide shooter and an LED flash. The rear cameras offer exciting features like Live Focus, Macro Shot, Night Mode, Super Steady mode, Super Slo Mo, Hyperlapse and 4K video recording.

The Android 10 OS comes pre-installed on the Galaxy M31 along with Samsung’s One UI 2.0. The phone offer users with other features like rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, face unlock, Widevine L1 certification, Dolby Atmos 360 surround sound, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C and 3.5mm headphone slot.

Samsung Galaxy M31 price and availability

The Galaxy M31 can be exclusively brough through Samsung’s online store and Amazon India. The first sale of the phone will be held on March 5 at 12 PM. The 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage edition of the Galaxy M31 is priced at Rs. 14,999 (~$208). Its higher variant with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage costs Rs. 15,999 (~$222). The color editions of the M31 phone are Ocean Blue and Space Black.

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The Galaxy M31 is an upcoming mid-range smartphone from Samsung set to launch on February 25. The launch is still a week away and promotional pages put up by Samsung and Amazon India have already confirmed a few specs. If you do not want to wait until next week for the full spec sheet, then it will please you to know it has been leaked along with renders of all the color variants.

The leak comes from Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414). According to his tweet, the Galaxy M31 will be powered by the Exynos 9611 which is the same processor that powers the Galaxy M30s.

Full Specs-
Exynos 9611
6.4" Super AMOLED Infinity U, 2340 x 1080 res
64MP (f/1.8) Main + 8MP (f/2.2) Wide-Angle + 5MP (f/2.2) Depth + 5MP (f/2.4) Macro
32MP (f/2.0)
6000mAh with 15W charging
6/128
Dual SIM + dedicated microSD slot upto 512GB
159.2 x 75.1 x 8.9 mm
191 g

— Sudhanshu (@Sudhanshu1414) February 18, 2020

The phone has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage and there is a dedicated MicroSD card slot for up to an additional 512GB just in case you need more storage.

We already know the phone will have a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-U display with an FHD+ resolution. We also know the selfie camera is a 32MP sensor and the primary rear camera is a 64MP (f/1.8) sensor. However, his tweet reveals the other rear cameras are an 8MP f/2.2 wide-angle camera, a 5MP f/2.2 depth camera, and a 5MP f/2.4 macro camera.

The Galaxy M31 will have a 6000mAh battery with support for 15W charging. It will come with dual SIM slots too. Its dimensions are given as 159.2 x 75.1 x 8.9 millimeters and its weight is 191 grams.

Alongside the spec sheet, he also posted renders of the phone in the three color variants it will be available in. We have already seen the phone in blue and black but this is the first time we are seeing the red variant.

The renders show the device has a small camera bump. You can also make out the hole for the audio jack at the bottom. There is also a fingerprint scanner on the back of the phone.

Based on the above specs, the Galaxy M31 is just a Galaxy M30s with better and more cameras.

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The Samsung Galaxy M31 will launch in India on February 25 and it will be exclusively for purchase through Amazon India. Some of the key highlights of the smartphone were revealed earlier including screen resolution, battery capacity, and camera specifications. The latest report on PriceBaba reveals exclusive information on the processor, RAM and storage variants.

The latest batch of data comes from reputed leakster Ishan Agarwal. According to the report, The Galaxy M31 flaunts a 32-megapixel front camera with an aperture rating of f/2.0. As per earlier reports, we know that the rear camera includes a quad-sensor module comprising of a 64-megapixel primary lens with an aperture rating of f/1.8. The latest report reveals an 8-megapixel secondary lens with an aperture rating of f/2.2, and two 5-megapixel sensors with aperture ratios of f/2.2, and f/2.4 respectively.

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Samsung Galaxy M31 Specifications and Features

The Galaxy M31 comes in two variants, with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, and 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage respectively. An earlier report on 91mobiles revealed that Samsung might launch a third variant with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of native storage. However, the recent report lacks any information on the latter.

The smartphone is rumored to flaunt a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED Infinity-U display and draw power from an Exynos 9611 SoC. The handset is likely to be powered by a massive 6,000 mAh battery with a 15W fast charge. The Galaxy M31 runs on Android 10-based One UI 2.0 skin on top and flaunts USB Type-C connectivity and a 3.5mm AUX port. The smartphone flaunts a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner for additional security.

Although there is no formal word on pricing, the Samsung Galaxy M31 is rumored to be priced around the Rs. 15,000 (~$211) mark. Watch this space for more, as we bring you the latest updates on the Samsung Galaxy M31.

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Last week, Samsung released two teasers for the upcoming Galaxy M31 mid-range smartphone. One teaser revealed the phone will have a 64MP primary rear camera while another disclosed that it will pack a 6000mAh battery. Now, Samsung has announced a launch date for the phone.

According to an official microsite, the Galaxy M31 will be announced on February 25 in India at 12 noon (IST). The website also includes images of the device as well as some of its specs.

The Galaxy M31 will have an Infinity-U sAMOLED FHD+ display. The screen size is 6.4-inches and should be great for watching content and playing games.

The device will also have four rear cameras arranged in a rectangular housing along with an LED flash. Other than the main camera, the configuration of the other sensors are unknown but we are pretty sure it has an ultrawide angle camera, a depth sensor, and a macro camera. The camera housing is on the left side of the device while a few millimeters away is a fingerprint scanner.

Previous reports have revealed the Galaxy M31 will have an Exynos 9611 processor powering it and will come in two configurations – 4GB RAM + 64GB storage and 6GB RAM + 128GB storage. The phone should have support for storage expansion. Geekbench has also revealed it will run Android 10 out of the box. Of course, expect One UI 2.0 on top.

The Galaxy M31 will be available in Blue and Black just like its predecessor, the Galaxy M30. When it launches, it will be sold by Amazon India.

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Samsung India had yesterday released the first teaser for the upcoming Galaxy M31 smartphone. It revealed that the phone will be sporting a 64-megapixel main lens on its back. Based on information sourced from retailers, 91mobiles has shared some vital information on the upcoming Galaxy M31 smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy M31 specifications (Rumored)

The new leak reveals that the Galaxy M31 will be housing a 6.4-inch S-AMOLED display with Infinity-U notch. It is likely to support full HD+ resolution. It is speculated that the Galaxy M31 will be sporting a 6,000mAh battery and it will be driven by the Exynos 9611. These specs are also available on the Galaxy M30s smartphone that was unveiled in the second half of 2019.

In terms of software, the Galaxy M31 is expected to come preinstalled with Android 10 OS and the latest One UI 2.0. The leak further states that the M31 will be arriving in two models such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. A microSD card slot will be available onboard for more storage.

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The backside of the Galaxy M31 is expected to sport a rectangular camera module that will house four cameras in L-shaped arrangement along with an LED flash. As Samsung has confirmed, the Galaxy M31 will be coming with a main lens of 64-megapixel. It is most likely the Samsung GW1 sensor. The camera setup is expected to include an ultrawide shooter, a depth sensor and a macro lens. There is no word on the front camera of the Galaxy M31. Hopefully, the phone will come with at least 15W fast charging for its humungous battery.

Samsung is yet to confirm on the launch date of the Galaxy M31. Now that the company has started teasing on its arrival, it may launch soon in this month. The handset will be available for purchase through Amazon India.

Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy M30s is now selling with reduced price tags in India. The 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage editions of the Galaxy M30s were made official in September for Rs. 16,999 (~$239) and Rs. 13,999 (~$196). These models are now selling for Rs. 14,999 (~$210) and Rs. 12,999 (~$182). There is no word on the pricing of the Galaxy M31.

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A report from the previous month had revealed that Samsung has started the production of the Galaxy M11 and Galaxy M31 smartphones and these phones will be hitting the Indian markets in February. The Galaxy M31 model numbers have appeared on the database of Bluetooth SIG and Wi-Fi certification authorities. These appearances suggest that the Galaxy M31 may possibly go official in the coming month.

The Galaxy M31 Wi-Fi certification reveals carries its SM-M315F/DS model. The same model number along with its SM-M315F/DSN has been approved by Bluetooth SIG. The WFA listing revealed that the Galaxy M31 is preloaded with Android 10 OS and it carries support for 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual-band Wi-Fi. The Bluetooth SIG certification has only revealed that the device is equipped with support for Bluetooth 5.0.

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Samsung Galaxy M31 Specifications (Rumored)

At present, only minimal details of the Galaxy M31 are known. It is speculated to arrive in 32 GB and 64 GB storage choices. Recently, a leaked image of the rear camera module of the Galaxy M31 was leaked by 91mobiles. The image revealed that the phone will be equipped with a rectangle-shaped camera housing on its back. It will be equipped with as many as four cameras and an LED flash.

The Galaxy M31 has recently appeared on Geekbench benchmarking platform. The listing revealed that it is powered by Exynos 9611 chipset and 6 GB of RAM. The handset is speculated to arrive in three color variants in India such as blue, black and red.

Samsung introduced a behemoth battery of 6,000mAh capacity on the Galaxy M30s. Hence, it is likely that the Galaxy M31 may retain the same battery. Smartphones are known to go official around a month after its appearance on Bluetooth SIG. Hence, if it is going to debut in February, Samsung India may soon begin releasing the teasers of the smartphone.

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Recent reports have revealed that Samsung is working on a successor handset for Galaxy M30 / Galaxy M30s. The rumored Galaxy M31 that has a model number of SM-M315 may break cover in the beginning months of 2020. Only few details of the phone have surfaced in the news so far. The said phone has paid visit to Geekbench through some of its key details have been revealed.

According to the listing of SM-M315F Samsung phone on Geekbench 5, it is fueled by Exynos 9611 chipset that has a base frequency of 1.74GHz. The SoC is coupled with 6 GB of RAM. The phone is loaded with Android 10 OS. In the single-core test, it has scored 348 and it has recorded a score 1214 in the multi-core test.

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A recent report had revealed that the Samsung India has started working on Galaxy M31 and Galaxy M11 (SM-M115F) smartphones. The Galaxy M31 could be coming with a built-in storage of 64 GB whereas the M11 is expected to come with a native storage of 32 GB. The M11 has also received certification from Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The Galaxy M30s excelled in the battery department as it came with a behemoth battery of 6,000mAh capacity. There is a possibility that the South Korean company may retain the large battery of the Galaxy M31. The M31 is also expected to arrive with triple rear cameras with a 48-megapixel primary lens.

Apart from M11, other Samsung phones such as Galaxy A1 (SM-A115F), Galaxy Fold 2 (SM-F700F) and an unknown SM-A465F smartphones have been approved by India’s BIS agency. The rumor mill has also revealed some details on the Galaxy M21 and Galaxy M41 smartphones. The M21 is expected to be fueled by Exynos 9609 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. It could be equipped with a 24-megapixel + 5-megapixel (depth) dual camera setup on its back. The Galaxy M41 is rumored to equipped with a 64-megapixel triple camera system on its back. Hopefully, more details on the specs of the new Galaxy M-series will appear at the beginning of the coming year.

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Samsung’s new M-series of smartphones that were introduced this year in India have met with positive reception. In the second half of the year, Samsung had launched Galaxy M10s, M20s and M30s as enhanced versions of the Galaxy M10, M20 and M30 phones that were made official at the beginning of the year. A fresh report has revealed that the South Korean tech giant has already started working on Galaxy M11 and Galaxy M31 phones.

Yesterday, Samsung launched Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 as the first Galaxy A 2020 phones. According to a new report on Sammobile, the company will be using the same naming strategy for its upcoming M-series phones. The two new M-series that have reportedly entered developmental phase are Galaxy M11 and Galaxy M31.

The report has revealed that SM-M115F is the model number of the Galaxy M11 phone whereas the model number of the SM-M315F is Galaxy M31. It has further stated that the Galaxy M11 and M31 phones will both arrive in 32 GB and 64 GB storage variants. No other information is available on the specifications of the Galaxy M11 and M31 phones. There is a possibility that the Galaxy M31 will retain the massive 6,000mAh battery that is available inside the Galaxy M30s phone.

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Since the M-series phones include Galaxy M20s/20 and Galaxy M40 phones, it is likely that the company could be also planning to launch the Galaxy M21 and Galaxy M41 phones in the coming year. The newly unveiled Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 are blessed Galaxy Note 10 like Infinity-O displays. It is unclear whether any of the upcoming M-series phones will sport the new display design.

The Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 phones were made official in January followed by a February launch for the Galaxy M30. Hence, it appears that the company will announce the new M-lineup phones in the starting months of 2020 to rival with the budget-friendly phones from its Chinese competitors. The new M-series phones are expected to come preloaded with Android 10 OS. India remains the main market for the Galaxy M-series. It remains to be seen whether the M-series it made available to wider markets.

Speaking of India launch, the newly unveiled Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 are also expected to debut in the country in early 2020. The Galaxy A51 has a 6.5-inch FHD+ display, Exynos 9611 SoC, Android 10 OS, up to 8 GB of RAM, up to 128 GB storage, 48-megapixel quad cameras, a 32-megapixel selfie camera, in-display fingerprint reader and a 4,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging. The Galaxy A71 features a 6.7-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 730 SoC, Android 10 OS, 6 GB / 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB of storage, 64-megapixel quad cameras, 32-megapixel front camera, in-screen fingerprint sensor and a 4,500mAh battery with 25W fast charging.

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Samsung had released an extensive range of A and M-series devices in the first half of 2019. The Galaxy M20, M30 and M40 have been its bestselling smartphones this year thanks to competitive pricing and impressive hardware specifications. Recent reports have revealed that Sasmsung is gearing up to release the successor to the M-series in the latter half of this year. Fresh details of the Galaxy M21, M31 and M41 that are expected to release in 2020 have surfaced online.

Tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore revealed has shared some key information on the specs of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A-series and Galaxy M-series smartphones. The leak reveals that these smartphones will be arriving with some minor upgrades in features and specifications.

Samsung Galaxy M21 Features and Specifications

The new leak states that the  Galaxy M21 will be powered by an Exynos 7609 SoC and its base model will have 4 GB of RAM. Details of the higher-spec variants are unavailable. The device is expected to arrive with a dual camera setup featuring a primary camera of 24-megapixel and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. It will be succeeding the Galaxy M20 which uses an Exynos 7904 SoC and 13-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup.

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Samsung Galaxy M31 Features and Specifications

The Samsung Galaxy M31 will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset and 6 GB of RAM. It is likely to feature a triple camera setup on its  rear. The unit may consist of a 48-megapixel primary lens, a 12-megapixel wide angle unit and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. It will be arriving as a successor for the Galaxy M30 is powered by an Exynos 7904 SoC. It is unclear whether Samsung will stick use Sony IMX586 sensor or its proprietary 48-megapixel ISOCELL GM1 sensor on the M31.

Samsung Galaxy M41 Features and Specifications

The Galaxy M41 could be powered by all new Exynos 9630 chipset. It may feature 6 GB of RAM in its base variant. The device may come with a triple camera setup. It could be featuring a primary lens of 64-megapixel, a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. It will be replacing the Galaxy M40 is powered by a Snapdragon 675 chipset with 6 GB of RAM. 

Since there is concrete evidence to corroborate on the above leak, it is advisable to digest the report with a grain of salt.

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