This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Samsung Galaxy M31 and SAMSUNG Galaxy A27 5G smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy M31 features a 6.4-inch display, 64MP main camera, 6,000mAh battery, 15W charging rate and Samsung Exynos 9611 chipset.
Meanwhile, the SAMSUNG Galaxy A27 5G features a slightly larger 6.7-inch display, 5,000mAh battery, 25W fast charging, IP64 dust & water resistance and triple-camera setup. It is more expensive.
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy M31 | SAMSUNG Galaxy A27 5G |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Display (1080 x 2340 Pixels 411 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass 3, 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio & Infinity-U Notch | 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Display (1080 x 2340 Pixels, 385 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, 120Hz Refresh Rate, and punch-hole |
| Size | 159.2 x 75.1 x 8.9 mm | 162.4 x 78.2 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 191 g | 200 g |
| Build | Polycarbonate | Glass front and back, Plastic frame |
| Durability | IP64 dust & splash resistance | |
| Colors | Space Black and Ocean Blue | Black, Blue, Light Pink |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A27 5G The SAMSUNG Galaxy A27 5G has a larger display. It also has better build materials and is more durable, while the Samsung Galaxy M31 is lighter. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 9611 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A73 @ 2.3GHz & 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.7GHz |
Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz & 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 | Adreno 710 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
| Expansion | 512GB via microSD | 2TB via microSD |
| OS | Android 10 with One UI 2.0 | Android 16 with One UI 8.5; up to 6 major OS upgrades |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A27 5G
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A27 5G has better performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Quad Cameras: 64MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, PDAF) 8MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture) 5MP Macro Camera (f/2.2 Aperture) 5MP Depth Sensor -LED Flash -4K Video Recording |
Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 5MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 Aperture) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 4K@30fps video recording |
| Front Camera |
32 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) |
12 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture) - Up to 1080p@30fps video recording |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A27 5G
SAMSUNG Galaxy A27 5G has the more capable camera system with optical image stabilization. Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy M31 offers a higher-resolution 64MP main camera. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (Dual Band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | A-GPS, GLONASS & Beidou | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A27 5G
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A27 5G has better cellular connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Dolby Atmos | Dolby ATMOS |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
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Samsung Galaxy M31
Based on the specs, it has a 3.5mm audio jack. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 6000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 15W Fast Charging | 25W Fast Charging (45% in 30 minutes) |
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Samsung Galaxy M31
The Samsung Galaxy M31 has a larger battery capacity. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱13,990.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱18,990.00 - Official price of 6GB+128GB version in the Philippines ₱21,990.00 - Official price of 8GB+256GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | May 29, 2020 - Release Date in the Philippines | June 25, 2026 |
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