About this review
Hi Everyone, I’m Jairus the resident Fone Geek here at Fone Haus and I’ll be reviewing the Samsung Galaxy A31. The Galaxy A31 is the latest smartphone that is an upgraded version of the A30 and comes with major upgrades. The Samsung Galaxy A31 comes in a prism crush black, prism crush blue, and prism crush white colour options to choose from. Inside the box, you will get ✅The Galaxy A31 Device ✅TPU protective casing ✅Warranty Card ✅Sim Ejector tool ✅Quick Start Guide ✅ USB Type C cable ✅Earpiece and ✅15W Fast Charger. So let’s review the Samsung Galaxy A31.
Design & Display
The Design of the Galaxy A31 is similar to the Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71! The Display is a 6.4” Super AMOLED U-Display on the screen, unlike the A71 and A51 with the O-Display. It has a very sleek and glossy design called the “Golastic” back cover. It has gorilla glass 3 on the front. The screen has 1080×2400 pixels that will bring out real colours like never before
Performance & Software
The Samsung Galaxy A31 features a dual SIM(Nano) and runs Android 10 with Samsung One UI It runs on a 2GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio P65 processor, one of the mid-range processor that enhance gaming performance, supports advance AI, and support the usage of an advance camera system. The Galaxy A31 comes with 4GB RAM and has a storage capacity of 128GB.
Specs | Value |
---|---|
Display | 6.4″ SUPER AMOLED |
RAM/ROM | 4GB + 128GB Storage |
OS | Android Version 10.0 |
CAMERA | 48+5+5+8MP + 20MP Selfie |
BATTERY | 5000mAh + 15W Fast Charge |
Sim Card & Buttons
As for button placements and ports, we have the volume keys and power button on the right. The top of the screen has a noise cancellation mic and the bottom has a 3.5mm headphone jack, a USB port, noise-cancelling mic.
The left side has the tray supports dual Nano sim cards and an SD card on a separate side, unlike the rest of the A series smartphones with a long slot that has both sims and the SD card align in a straight line making the Galaxy A31 a unique premium smartphone at affordable pricing..
Security
Worrying about phone privacy would not be an concern with the Galaxy A31 On-screen optical Fingerprint sensor which is located close to the bottom of the screen. It is very responsive and it will unlock in the blink of an eye! You alone have power over your phone
Battery & Charging
The Galaxy A31 has a huge 5000mAh battery compared to the GalaxyA71 at 4,500mAh. The Huge Battery life will keep you gaming, online, and listening to music at the same time and not worrying about battery life!
The Type C fast charger is packed with a 15W charging port to get your Galaxy A31 recharged in no time! The phone charges a via USB Type-C cable that can re-charge 50% of your battery in an hour. You have more than enough battery life day and night!
Camera
There is a quad rear camera setup that includes a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle shooter, 5MP depth sensor, 5MP sensor macro, and a 20MP Selfie Camera. Get the best shots from different angles and make the best collection of memories all in one with the Galaxy A31!
Main Camera
The main camera has a 48MP Lens that captures colourful images bringing out the detail in every shot. The details stand out with good lighting availability.
Wide Angle
The 5MP depth camera captures quality images, even from a far distance, and looks pretty good when taken during the day or night!
Ultra- Wide
The Ultra-wide 8MP lens has the full capture in one shot even from the same spot! The Ultra-wide camera captures the same shot but with more detail as the depth camera. Get more views with the ultra-wide lens.
Macro
The 5MP Macro lens gets the subject in the spotlight while blurring the background leaving the details to the subject
Front Camera
Let your pictures tell a thousand words with the 20MP Front Camera and make memories. Get unlimited selfies all day!!
Pictures taken with the Galaxy A31
Game Booster
The Galaxy A31 has a Game Booster that gives you the edge. Cut distractions and up your game with a dedicated interface and easy-to-use menu. Unbelievable real graphics make you feel as if you are in the game itself!
Should you buy the Samsung Galaxy A31?
The Samsung Galaxy A31 would be the best budget Mid-range smartphone this year! The Battery is a huge, big screen and brilliant camera’s. There will never be a dull day with the Galaxy A31. Priced at K1,099 kina, we highly recommend the Galaxy A31 as an all-rounder smartphone for 2020.