Compare: Samsung Galaxy M31 (8GB RAM, 128GB) vs realme 6 Pro (8GB RAM, 128GB)

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The realme 6 Pro (8GB RAM, 128GB) is a significantly better phone than the Samsung Galaxy M31 (8GB RAM, 128GB), and is also significantly better value for money. What should you buy? Go for the realme 6 Pro (8GB RAM, 128GB)!

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	Samsung Galaxy M31 (8GB RAM, 128GB)	realme 6 Pro (8GB RAM, 128GB)

Buy Now	Buy	Buy
Excellence Score	42.8	52.8
Value for Money Score	69.7	87.2
Price	₹ 18,499 onwards	₹ 14,999 onwards
Launch Date (India)	May, 2020	Mar, 2020
Expected Launch Date	N/A	N/A
Smartphone OS	Android 10Expected update to next Android version	Android 10Expected update to next Android version
Touchscreen	Yes (Capacitive)	Yes (Capacitive)
Screen Size	6.4 inches	6.6 inches
Screen Resolution	1080x2340 pixels (~ 403 pixels per inch)	1080x2400 pixels (~ 399 pixels per inch)
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels	Yes	Yes
Scratch Resistant Display	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 3	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display Type	AMOLED	IPS LCD
Screen Refresh Rate	60 HzStandard	90 HzHigh
Display Features	Super AMOLED	90Hz Refresh Rate, 120Hz touch-sensing
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad
Processor	2.3 GHz	2.3 GHz
Processor Type	Octa Core	Octa Core
Processor Name	Samsung Exynos 9611Ranked #38 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks	Qualcomm Snapdragon 720GRanked #21 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPU	Mali-G72 MP3	Adreno 618
RAM	8 GB	8 GB
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
5G
VoLTE	Yes	Yes
WiFi	Yes	Yes
VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Connecting Port	USB-C	USB-C
Primary Camera	64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 5MP	64MP + 12MP + 8MP + 2MP
Camera Auto-Focus	Yes	Yes
Camera Flash	Yes	Yes
HD Video Recording	Yes (4K)	Yes (4K)
Other Camera Features	64MP: f/1.8 aperture; 26mm Focal Length; 1/1.72" Sensor Size; 0.8um Pixel Size; PDAF, 8MP: f/2.2 aperture; 12mm Focal Length; Ultra-wide; 1/4.0" Sensor Size; 1.12um Pixel Size, 5MP: f/2.2 aperture; 25mm Focal Length; Macro Lens; 1/5.0" Sensor Size; 1.12um Pixel Size, 5MP: f/2.2 aperture; Depth Sensor, Panorama, HDR, Video: [email protected]; [email protected]; EIS	64MP: f/1.8 aperture; 26mm Focal Length; 1/1.72" Sensor Size; 0.8um Pixel Size; PDAF, 12MP: f/2.5 aperture; 54mm Focal Length; Telephoto; 1/3.4" Sensor Size; 1.0um Pixel Size; PDAF; 2x Optical zoom, 8MP: f/2.3 aperture; 13mm Focal Length; Ultra-wide; 1/4.0" Sensor Size; 1.12um Pixel Size, 2MP: f/2.4 aperture; 22mm Focal Length; Macro Lens; 1/5.0" Sensor Size; 1.75um Pixel Size, Video: [email protected]; [email protected]/60/120fps, EIS, Super NightScape, Panoramic view, Expert mode, Time-lapse, Portrait mode, HDR, Ultra wide mode, Ultra macro mode, AI scene recognition, AI Beauty, Filter, Chroma Boost, Slow Motion, Bokeh Effect Control
Secondary Camera	32MP	16MP + 8MP
Secondary Camera Features	f/2.0 aperture, 26mm Focal Length, 1/2.8" Sensor Size, 0.8um Pixel Size, HDR	16MP: f/2.1 aperture; 26mm Focal Length; 1/3.1" Sensor Size; 1.0um Pixel Size, 8MP: f/2.2 Aperture; 17mm Focal Length; Ultra-wide; 1/4.0" Sensor Size; 1.12um Pixel Size, Portrait Mode, Time-lapse, Panoramic view, AI Beauty, HDR, Face-Recognition, Filter, Bokeh Effect Control
Internal Memory	128 GB	128 GB
Expandable Memory Slot	Yes, up to 512 GB	Yes, up to 256 GB
Contacts Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
SMS Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
Music Player	Yes	Yes
FM Radio	Yes (Wireless)	Yes
Dual SIM	GSM+GSM	GSM+GSM
Thickness	8.9 mmMedium	9.4 mmThick
Weight	191 gmHeavy	202 gmHeavy
Width	75.1 mmOk for one-handed use	75.8 mmOk for one-handed use
Audio Output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Water Resistant		Yes, Splash Resistant
Battery Capacity	6000 mAh	4300 mAh
Battery Standby	N/A	N/A
Battery Standby (3G)	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime (3G)	N/A	N/A
Fast Charging Support	Yes, 15W Fast Charging	Yes, 30W Flash Charge
Included Fast Charger	Yes, 15.0W Fast Charger	Yes, 30.0W Fast Charger
Other Battery Parameters	N/A	N/A
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Other Features	UFS 2.1 Storage; FM Recording; Noise Filtration	UFS 2.1 Storage; Noise Filtration; Dolby Atmos; Hi-Res Audio
2-minute Review [Positives]	Decent looks and build quality - very similar to the Samsung Galaxy M30s, with a a unibody polycarbonate design, and glossy finish on the back panel - the only major difference is the camera module which now packs a fourth camera The plastic body keeps the phone feeling relatively lightweight at 191 grams, which is mighty impressive for a phone packing a big 6000 mAh battery It also feels great to hold with a seamless curved panel that meets the display up front Modern, Infinity-U front - bezels around the screen are slim, except for a slightly thick chin - you still get around 90 per cent screen-to-body ratio, which is great Fingerprint sensor at the back is easy to reach Gorgeous, 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with excellent viewing angles, and brightness levels - easily one of the best displays in the price bracket It also comes with "Widevine L1" certification, which helps stream content in crisp HD resolution Blacks are deep on the AMOLED display, which looks good with Night mode enabled Samsung's OneUI is today one of the more clean, refined Android UIs that's especially well optimised for large displays like this One UI also brings in other useful stuff, like a System-wide Dark mode (which turns the background completely black, and looks great on the M30s' AMOLED display), and Always On Display option Decent performance with the Exynos 9611 at the core (similar to Snapdragon 665) - the device is fairly quick to load up apps - multitasking is a breeze Good quad rear camera setup - 64MP main sensor, a 8MP wide-angle lens, a 5MP depth sensor and a 5MP macro camera Shots taken with the primary camera during daylight are quite satisfactory, images are detailed, especially the 64MP shots, and they showcase good dynamic range The ultra-wide sensor, like on any budget phone, is a good addition - it takes social media-worthy images in great lighting conditions (in low-light, the quality dips and pictures look grainy and noisy, wide-angle shots also have barrel distortion at the edges) Photos taken in low-light looks good - switching to Night mode helps reduce grain in the output and further improves image quality Live Focus shots are quite impeccable and the camera app does give you the option to set the level of blur before taking a shot - edge detection is very good and the Galaxy M31 does a good job of separating the subject from the background The macro camera takes decent shots outdoors (though, the quality dips when indoors and the output is restricted to 5MP in resolution) The 32MP selfie camera is quite good and takes detailed selfies (though, in low light, the quality goes down a notch and results are grainy) Overall, the cameras on the M30s are good for the price bracket, even though they are not the best (that title crowned to the POCO X2) Monster 6000mAh battery delivers an incredible 2-3 days of usage easily, making for one of the largest battery life smartphones currently available Supports 15W fast charging Samsung has seen success with the Galaxy M30s, so it didn't want to fix what isn't broken, they upgraded the RAM, put in a fourth rear camera, and preloaded Android 10 - if you don't care for benchmark scores and just want a device that covers the basics and has great AMOLED display, has great battery backup and has a versatile set of cameras, the Galaxy M31 will do just fine	Looks elegant and understated while still being eye-catching - the back has a very subtle gradient design where you can see the thunderbolt symbol flashing off the phone The dual hole-punch cutout at the front gives the phone a modern appearance Fingerprint Sensor is embedded in the unlock button and it is insanely quick and a pleasure to use - face recognition continues to be quick too, and works equally well even in the dark The back is Gorilla Glass 5, so scuff marks aren't really an issue Good 6.6-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display - it gives off quite punchy, and vivid colours The 90Hz refresh rate on the Realme 6 Pro makes for a smooth and seamless visual experience Brightness levels are more than sufficient for outdoor use Software is one place where Realme has taken a big leap, the Realme UI is easy to use - it is also packed with features such as Digital Wellbeing, Focus Mode, Dark Mode, and Riding Mode among others - there are some more interesting and useful features like Realme Dual-Mode Audio, which allows you to connect a Bluetooth and a wired headset at the same time to listen to music on the smartphone Excellent performance for the price - the Snapdragon 720G is a powerful chip, so as expected, general usage and multitasking is handled superbly - gaming performance is nothing to scoff at, the phone handles heavy games like PUBG at the highest settings with ease Good quad cameras for the price - there's a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, a 12MP telephoto camera, and a 2MP macro camera Pictures from the primary camera look pretty good with fairly good details and very good dynamic range The HDR mode works quite well and retains the highlights of the picture and there is a good amount of detail in the shadow regions Ultra-wide camera also works well, both indoors and during daylight (though, as expected, quality is not on par with the primary camera) Photos captured by the telephoto camera are decent too - you can zoom upto 20X with a mix of optical and digital zoom Portrait mode works well, even for objects, and the level of depth can be adjusted before you take a shot In low light, the primary camera is pretty capable and manages a fair bit of detail with good colours and you can use the night mode with all cameras except the macro and it helps boost the brightness and detail in the shot Very good dual selfie cameras, 16MP primary and 8MP Ultra-wide - the wide-angle camera is great for taking a group selfie and you can even shoot videos with it Very good battery life with the 4300 mAh cell - the 6 Pro delivers a solid day and a half of battery life, even with heavy usage The bundled 30W fast charger is very quick and manages to charge the battery from zero to about 90 percent in an hour The Realme 6 Pro is a good overall package that offer almost everything that one would want from mid-range phone - it looks great, offers powerful performance, clicks stunning pictures in almost all lightning situations, and delivers long lasting battery life - the inclusion of wide-angle selfie camera and telephoto camera gives it an extra edge over the competition
2-minute Review [Negatives]	The power button and volumes are quite flush with the frame which means they lack that tactile, clicky feel Design feels a bit dated and underwhelming, there is no spark in Galaxy M31's design as we see in other brand's phones like Xiaomi and Realme However, this is an old chipset and heavy gaming isn't best on this phone - the Redmi Note 8 Pro, the POCO X2 and the Realme XT are much better options that will handle gaming better than the Galaxy M31 Samsung Galaxy M31 falls behind in fast charging as competitors are offering close to 30W fast charging, the 15W on M31 feels low Having said that, the Redmi Note 8 Pro and the Realme X2 will still offer you more bang for your buck overall and when it comes to intensive tasks like gaming, you’ll be better off choosing the POCO X2 or the Redmi Note 8 Pro that are probably the best phones for gaming in this segment	The Realme 6 Pro is quite chunky at 8.9mm and a bit heavy at 202g There are still a number of pre-loaded apps however (though most of these can thankfully be uninstalled) The macro lens doesn't really excel at what it is supposed to do, the detailing of the images is low because of the very low 2MP resolution (though, it help take closer shots of smaller subjects) However, the Realme 6 Pro and the Realme X2 have very similar features, camera capabilities and performance, and the only really differentiating factors are their design and displays and if you would prefer an AMOLED panel and an in-display fingerprint sensor, the Realme X2 would be the one to pick
Expert Reviews	If you don't care for benchmark scores and just want a device that covers the basics and has a great battery, the Galaxy M31 will do just fine... though, not the best bang for the buck in-depth Read Review » Improved cameras, more RAM and the battery is just as reliable as before in-depth Read Review » The combination of simple looks, lightweight design, capable quad cameras and perhaps above all the insanely long battery life makes the Galaxy 31 worth the money in-depth Read Review » If you are looking for a smartphone that gives you long-lasting battery life, then Galaxy M31 is meant for you... not for power users though in-depth Read Review » Unbelievably compact for a smartphone that packs a massive 6000 mAh battery in-depth Read Review » Massive 6000mAh battery, upgraded camera in-depth Read Review » Perfect fit for the folks who aren't into gaming in-depth Read Review » You can go for Galaxy M31 if you want a reliable battery, an immersive display and camera-centric features packed in a handset... but it's no powerhouse in-depth Read Review » Despite being good enough for now, the Galaxy M31 just doesn’t enthuse the kind of confidence that would see it being considered in the same breath as more powerful devices from Redmi and Realme in-depth Read Review » The Samsung Galaxy M31 is a reliable smartphone that makes use of a great AMOLED display, has great battery backup and has a versatile set of cameras... but you’ll be better off choosing the POCO X2 or the Redmi Note 8 Pro if you like gaming in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review »	An easy recommendation in-depth Read Review » The Realme 6 Pro looks modern, has a wide-angle selfie camera and a telephoto camera to set it apart... but it isn't a clear-cut winner in-depth Read Review » Wish the phone was slightly cheaper in-depth Read Review » A high refresh rate display, a gaming-oriented processor, multi-camera setups and more makes the Realme 6 Pro an enticing buy in-depth Read Review » The Realme 6 Pro is a good deal if you are looking for an all-rounder phone... but the Realme 6 is even better deal in-depth Read Review » The Realme 6 Pro goes most of the way to justify its price and is easy to recommend in-depth Read Review » The Realme 6 Pro is a good overall package that offer almost everything that one would want from a mid-ranger in-depth Read Review » A solid alternative to Redmi Note 9 Pro Max in-depth Read Review » The Realme 6 Pro offers flagship-level specs like a 90Hz display and a smattering of cameras across the front and rear on a budget in-depth Read Review » A good all-round phone that may get lost in the Realme clutter in-depth Read Review » A very worthy competitor in the mid-range market in-depth Read Review »
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