Samsung launched the Galaxy A42 5G with Android 10 OS out of the box. Now, it is getting the Android 11 update. On the other hand, the Galaxy M31, which was the first budget device to get the Android 11 update, is now getting the incremental One UI Core 3.1.

A new update with firmware version A426BXXU1BUB7 is rolling out to the users of Galaxy A42 5G in the Netherlands. This update brings the latest One UI 3.1 based on Android 11. Also, this is a direct jump from the One UI 2.5. Samsung initially started its Android 11 rollout process with One UI 3.0 on top.

However, it switched tracks to One UI 3.1 after the Galaxy S21 launch. Anyway, the update brings Android 11 features and the latest One UI 3.1 improvements like revamped UI, improved stock apps, One-time permissions and Permissions auto-reset, Dedicated Media Player widget(in Quick settings), and more.

Parallelly, the Samsung Galaxy M31 is getting the incremental One UI Core 3.1. Earlier, the company had rolled out the One UI Core 3.0 along with the Android 11 update to the budget device.

An OTA update with firmware version M315FXXU2BUC1 weighing about 1.193GB in size is now rolling out to the users of Galaxy M31 in India. The changelog says improvements to camera, performance, and security. However, as the UI is now incremented, it should get features like the Galaxy M31s.

It’s worth noting that the updates for both these devices include the latest March 2021 security patch. If you are someone living in either of these regions, do sure to check for the OTA(Over The Air) update by navigating to Settings > Software update > Download and install.

Considering Samsung is in another league when it comes to updating its older devices, this update should expand to other regions in no time.

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Today, Realme officially launched the affordable Realme 6i in India. The handset is already present in the global market but under another name: Realme 6s. So, keep in mind that it is not the same Realme 6i sold globally. Another device launched in India with a different name from the global market is the Redmi Note 9 Pro, also known as Redmi Note 9S in Europe. Here is a specs comparison with these two devices and another handset that carries amazing specifications if we compare them to its price: the Samsung Galaxy M31. Let’s discover together which device carries the highest value for money for Indian customers.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Realme 6i vs Samsung Galaxy M31

Design

Do you prefer having a beautiful look or premium materials? If your answer is the first, then you should go for the Realme 6i as it offers a more minimalistic and elegant look, including a punch-hole display with narrow bezels and an elegant glass back with a smaller camera module. If you want the most premium materials, then choose the Redmi Note 9 Pro as it boasts a glass back instead of a full polycarbonate body. The Samsung Galaxy M31 has a plastic design just like the Realme 6i and an uglier design, imho.

Display

The most wonderful display belongs to the Samsung Galaxy M31. Since it is a Samsung device and Samsung makes AMOLED displays, the Galaxy M31 features a Super AMOLED panel, despite it is a very affordable device. So you get more brilliant color and deeper blacks. Redmi Note 9 Pro and Realme 6i both come with an IPS panel, but the Realme 6i comes with an additional feature: a 90 Hz refresh rate making the visual experience smoother. But a lot of people actually prefer having a 60 Hz AMOLED display rather than a 90 Hz IPS panel.

Specs & Software

If we look at the power of the chipsets found on these three devices, the Helio G90T found on the Realme 6i is the most powerful one. Snapdragon 720G is slightly inferior in terms of performance, but it is built at 8 nm and it has lower energy consumption. That is one of the reasons why it is actually more interesting, without mentioning Qualcomm’s reputation. Also note that you can get the Redmi Note 9 Pro in a configuration with 128 GB of internal storage, while Realme 6i stops at 64 GB. The SoC found on the Samsung Galaxy M31 is way inferior to Helio G90T and Snapdragon 720G in terms of performance. Redmi Note 9 Pro, Realme 6i and Samsung Galaxy M31 run Android 10 out of the box, with a customized user interface.

Camera

The camera award goes to the Samsung Galaxy M31 for offering a better main sensor on the rear side: a 64 MP lens with a f/1.8 aperture. It even comes with a better depth sensor than its rivals, sporting a 5 MP resolution. Last but not least, it has a superior 32 MP front camera which can shoot more detailed selfies and can also record 4K videos at 30 fps.

Battery

Samsung Galaxy M31 is the best even when it comes to the battery life. Thanks to its AMOLED display, a chipset built at 10 nm and a huge 6000 mAh battery, it can last more than two days even with intensive usage.

Price

Realme 6i is priced INR 12,999 in India, Samsung Galaxy M31 begins at INR 16,499, and Redmi Note 9 Pro starts at INR 13,999. If we exclude the hardware department, Samsung Galaxy M31 is actually a superior phone. It has a huge battery, better cameras and an AMOLED display.

• Read More: Samsung Galaxy M31s camera details, RAM and storage details leaked before July 30 launch

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Realme 6i vs Samsung Galaxy M31: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro

PROs

• Great hardware
• Glass back
• Wider display
• IR blaster

CONS

• Nothing particular

Realme 6i

PROs

• Powerful hardware
• 90 Hz refresh rate
• Water-sealed
• Faster charging

CONS

• Smaller battery

Samsung Galaxy M31

PROs

• Huge battery
• Super AMOLED display
• Great cameras
• NFC (it depends on the region)

CONS

• Inferior hardware

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In order to get the best camera quality, the highest performance and the most advanced displays, you must opt for a flagship phone and often spend a lot of money. But if you need the longest battery life, you have to go for an affordable phone. Thanks to their efficient components and often also to their huge batteries, a lot of entry-level and midrange smartphones offer a way longer battery life than high-end devices. This is a specs comparison between the most stunning battery phones released recently: Realme 6i, Motorola Moto G8 Power, and Samsung Galaxy M31.

Realme 6i vs Motorola Moto G8 Power vs Samsung Galaxy M31

Design

Realme 6i, Motorola Moto G8 Power, and Samsung Galaxy M31 are not the best phones if we talk about aesthetics. They are all built with a polycarbonate body. I personally like the Motorola Moto G8 Power a bit more because it boasts a punch-hole display instead of a waterdrop notch. But Realme 6i is still interesting because of its original rear cover. Realme 6i and Motorola Moto G8 Power are splash resistant, while Samsung Galaxy M31 does not offer any kind of protection against water. Note that the Motorola Moto G8 Power is also the one with the most compact body.

Display

Realme 6i loses the display comparison because it is equipped with a below-average HD+ panel offering a lower resolution than its rivals. Moto G8 Power and Samsung Galaxy M31 are both Full HD+ phones, but the Samsung Galaxy M31 wins because it features a Super AMOLED display showing more brilliant color and deeper blacks. Unfortunately, despite it is AMOLED, it does not have an in-display fingerprint reader. On these devices, the fingerprint scanner is mounted on the back. Note that Motorola Moto G8 Power offers a more advanced audio department thanks to stereo speakers.

Specs & Software

Samsung Galaxy M31 packs the most impressive hardware department. It has a more efficient chipset, a higher amount of RAM (6 GB) and even a UFS 2.1 internal storage, while its opponents come with a standard eMMC storage. Unlike the Moto G8 Power, Samsung Galaxy M31 packs a dedicated micro SD slot, so you do not have to renounce to the dual SIM slot while expanding your internal storage. But Realme 6i is still an amazing phone when it comes to performance, thanks to its Helio G80 chipset offering very high CPU and graphics performance. All the handsets run Android 10 out of the box, but while Moto G8 Power offers a nearly stock experience, the others have customized UIs.

Camera

Samsung Galaxy M31 is equipped with the most impressive camera setup, including a 64 MP main sensor and a 32 MP selfie camera. But if you need a device with better zoom capabilities, go for the Moto G8 Power as it is the only with a telephoto sensor, and it is very hard to find a telephoto lens on a so affordable device. Both Samsung Galaxy M31 and Moto G8 Power can record 4K videos, while Realme 6i can not.

Battery

Samsung Galaxy M31 has the biggest battery, but the Realme 6i has a more efficient display, so it offers a battery life as great as the Galaxy M31 in a lot of scenarios. Even Moto G8 Power is very close to its opponents. In each case, you get a phone which can last up to three days of moderate use on a single charge.

Price

Realme 6i is priced €199/$217 in its base variant, Samsung Galaxy M31 begins at €269/$293, and Moto G8 Power starts from €229/$250. Is it worth spending more for the Galaxy M31? Yes, we think it is since it offers amazing cameras, an AMOLED screen, and even a bigger battery. But do not forget that you can find the Realme 6i at very nice street prices making it a device with a higher value for money than both its rivals. Moto G8 Power has a telephoto sensor, a Qualcomm chipset, and a stock Android experience, but honestly we do not see a lot of reasons why it should be preferred to the Galaxy M31. Which one would you pick?

• Read More: Realme 6i becomes the World’s First Helio G80 Smartphone, Launched in Myanmar

Realme 6i vs Motorola Moto G8 Power vs Samsung Galaxy M31: PROs and CONS

Realme 6i

PROs

• Long battery life
• More affordable
• Splash resistant
• Wider display

CONS

• HD display

Motorola Moto G8 Power

PROs

• Great design
• Splash resistant
• Stereo speakers
• Telephoto sensor

CONS

• Nothing particular

Samsung Galaxy M31

PROs

• AMOLED display
• Great hardware
• Very nice cameras
• Biggest battery

CONS

• Highest price

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