Samsung Galaxy A31
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | January 13, 1969 in Suwon, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Smartphones, electronics |
| Website | www |
The Samsung Galaxy A31 represents a mid-tier Android smartphone crafted by Samsung Electronics, included in their 2020 Galaxy A series. Officially unveiled on March 24, 2020, it became available starting April 27, 2020, succeeding the Samsung Galaxy A30 and A30s models. Initially shipped with Android 10 alongside Samsung’s proprietary One UI version 2.1 interface, the device later received an update to Android 12 with One UI 4.1 beginning September 29, 2022. The smartphone features Samsung’s Infinity-U display design for its user interface.
Hardware
The Samsung Galaxy A31 features a plastic chassis complemented by a glass front panel.
Equipped with a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display, the device offers Full HD resolution and an 84.9% screen-to-body ratio. Its aspect ratio is 20:9, consistent with other Samsung models released in 2020. Instead of the rear fingerprint sensor found on the earlier Galaxy A30, this model incorporates an optical fingerprint scanner positioned beneath the display.
The rear camera setup adopts a new L-shaped arrangement, similar to recent Samsung designs, consisting of four lenses: a 48 MP primary sensor with an f/2.0 aperture, an 8 MP ultra-wide lens providing a 123° field of view, and two additional 5 MP sensors dedicated to macro and depth photography, both featuring f/2.4 apertures. The front houses a single 20 MP selfie camera within a U-shaped notch. Both front and rear cameras support video recording up to 1080p at 30 frames per second.
Powering the phone is a sizable 5000 mAh battery that supports fast charging at 15 watts.
Depending on the market, buyers can select from several Prism Crush finishes including Black, Blue, Red, and White.
Software
The Galaxy A31 runs on Android 10 paired with Samsung’s proprietary One UI version 2.1. In certain regions, it enables contactless NFC payments through Samsung Pay as well as other third-party payment applications that users can download separately.
Its software experience aligns closely with other Samsung devices from 2020, offering premium features such as Edge Screen and Edge Lighting typically found on higher-end models.
As part of Samsung’s collaboration with Microsoft, the device includes the Link to Windows feature—integrated into the Android notification shade—which facilitates seamless connectivity between the smartphone and Windows PCs.
Similar to its predecessor, the Galaxy A30, this model is entitled to receive four years of security updates alongside two major Android operating system upgrades.
The Galaxy A31 received the Android 11 update with One UI 3.1 in May; however, rollout timing may differ by region. In August 2021, Samsung began distributing a significant security patch for this phone. By September 2022, the device also supports Android 12 along with One UI version 4.1. Following this update cycle, software support continues with security patches until mid-2024.
Reception
The Samsung Galaxy A31 garnered a range of opinions, with many critics praising its vibrant display, impressive battery endurance, user-friendly software, and solid construction. However, the device's performance fell short when compared to key rivals in its segment. Additionally, the camera quality was often deemed subpar, especially due to the absence of night mode and several other advanced photographic features. Some reviewers hesitated to endorse the phone because competitors within Samsung's own mid-tier Galaxy A lineup offered a more compelling overall experience for a slightly higher investment.
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