Samsung Galaxy M31 Mobile Phone; Sim Free Smartphone - Black [Amazon Exclusive], (UK Version)

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If you enjoy a spot of mobile gaming on your lunch break, then the M31 should have you covered with most titles – just don’t expect to run Fortnite on it anytime soon. As the launcher incessantly pointed out, the Galaxy M31 is not one of the phones currently optimised to play Fornite, and diving into the game revealed a choppy, barely playable mess. Surprisingly however, the M31 had no trouble running online matches in Call of Duty: Mobile, and smaller titles like Alto’s Odyssey performed well. Battery life – an absolute beast Various connectivity options on the Samsung Galaxy M31 include WiFi - Yes Wi-Fi 802.11, ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot, Bluetooth - Yes v5.0, and 4G (supports Indian bands), 3G, 2G. Also, the handset is a treat to use as the sensors on the Samsung Galaxy M31 include Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope. Moving onto the glorious display, Samsung has really thrown everything at it. You get a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED panel, with the ability to reach a whopping 1500 nits of peak brightness and you can also dual-wield the complete 1440p refresh rate and 120Hz refresh rate this time. This display has few equals – easily beating the iPhone 12 Pro Max and rattling tough rivals like the OnePlus 9 Pro and Oppo Find X3 Pro. The Galaxy M series has proved extremely popular around the world and its newest addition, Galaxy M31, is set to continue that success” said Conor Pierce, Corporate Vice-President of Samsung UK & Ireland. “The M31 brings innovation to where people want it most; a beautiful display, powerful camera and huge battery life; and all this at a very accessible price point.”

The phone has three superb rear cameras, with none of the bloated extra lenses you might find in a less capable phone. Its primary 108MP camera, 12MP 5x optical zoom and 12MP ultra-wide are all excellent. And the colour balance between the trio is more consistent than it is in the S20 Ultra. The phone runs on One UI 2.1 on top of Android 10 OS and apart from the bloatware that comes preinstalled, the UI is smooth. Though it is a slightly stripped-down version of the One UI found on Samsung flagships and this misses quite a few features. That said, with the Exynos 9611 the UI performance is smooth and I did not experience any unwanted lag or stutters during the day to day usage as compared to some Samsung devices that I used last year. BatteryPerformance overall is not the highlight of the phone. Samsung has for some odd reason persisted with Exynos 9611 SoC. This is the same chipset that powered various other Samsung devices in the budget and mid-budget segment including the M31. We had expected some extra punch in the device given that it's an upgraded one. However, it must be said that the experience was way better compared to the Galaxy A50 that I tested last year even though both devices had similar chipsets and price.

Screen: 6.4in 2340 x 1080 OLED | Processor: Exynos 9611 | Battery: 6000 mAh | Camera: 64MP, 8MP wide, 5MP wide, 5MP macro | Dimensions: 159.2 x 75.1 x 8.9 mm | Weight: 191g | Charging: 15W Video is also a bit of a mixed bag. Amazingly, the Galaxy M31 can shoot in 4K, but the 4K mode is incompatible with the camera’s in-built stabilisation, so you really need a gimbal to get the most out of it. While video stabilisation is available when shooting in HD, the process seemed to bring the fps rate down to a screeching halt, so it’s best avoided here. Should you buy the Samsung Galaxy M31?

The S21 Ultra is, expectedly, blazingly fast. The new Exynos 2100 has closed the gap for non-US buyers who’ve often had to look longingly at the Snapdragon version across the pond. Battery drain woes are gone and you should be able to get a day out of this powerhouse – even with its awe-inducingly impressive display.

Galaxy M31 sports a 64MP quad-camera setup, capturing stunning pictures with depth, detail and definition. The device features an 8MP Ultra-Wide lens along with 123-degree field of view allowing users to capture the world as they see it. It also has a dedicated 5MP Macro Lens for close-up shots of objects that you love and a 5MP depth lens for amazing portrait shots with live focus. In addition, the 6.4” Infinity-U super AMOLED display combined with Dolby Atmos sound makes for an immersive and cinematic viewing experience. Buy the Samsung Galaxy M31, which not just has pleasant looks but is also equipped with striking features. The mobile phone was launched in India on March 4, 2020 (Official) at a starting price of Rs 14,999. The noticeable yet random lag in the camera app was also a tad disturbing. There were quite a few instances when the camera captured the image a fraction of a second later, which is often what differentiates between a good shot and a great one. The perfect bird formation or your pet's expression could just pass by without getting framed.The Samsung Galaxy M range of smartphones are mid-range devices that offer really solid features for an affordable price. With a large 6.4-inch screen, the Galaxy M31 offers an undeniably immersive display experience. The Super AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution of 2,340 x 1,080 pixel resolution is ideal for video viewing and gaming. With a simple yet elegant design, the M31 also features a fingerprint scanner on the rear. Solid Technical Performance something covered by our warranty (an "in warranty repair") or something not covered by our warranty The Samsung Galaxy M31 is one of Samsung’s cheaper phones, but also one of our favourites. Why? Battery life. The Samsung Galaxy M31 has a huge 6,000mAh battery that will keep plodding along happily long after the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has run out of power. That’s miles better than any phone we’ve previously tested, lasting 90 minutes longer than our previous winner, the Lenovo P2, which reached 28hrs 50mins under the same conditions.