Samsung Galaxy A31 vs vivo V19

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Galaxy A31 compared with V19
SamsungGalaxy A31vivoV19
Overview
ReleasedApril 2020April 2020
Display
Screen size6.4″6.44″
Resolution2400 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness411 pixels per inch (better)409 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Peak brightness–800 nits
Display typeFull HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-U displayE3 Super AMOLED with dual camera cutout; refresh rate not published in surviving maker sheets
Brightness detail–Global maker overview lists 800 nits peak; Gadgetbyte quotes 1,200 nits, so the maker figure controls
Always-on display–Always-on display, Gadgetbyte
Display features–100% DCI-P3; TÜV Rheinland low blue light certification and low-brightness anti-flicker mode; maker claims 42% less harmful blue light than E2 OLED
Performance
ChipHelio P65Qualcomm Snapdragon 712
Memory4 GB – 6 GB8 GB (better)
Storage64 GB, 128 GB128 GB, 256 GB (better)
CPU–10 nm octa-core processor up to 2.3 GHz; this is the global Snapdragon 712 model, distinct from the Indonesian Snapdragon 675 V19
GPU–Adreno 616, Gadgets360
Storage type64 GB in Spain or 128 GB in Vietnam; microSD slot up to 512 GBLPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.1 storage; 128 GB or 256 GB plus dedicated microSD slot
Cooling–Copper tube liquid cooling; maker claims CPU junction temperature reduction of 3–7℃
Cameras
Main camera48 MP48 MP
Ultra wide camera8 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera20 MP32 MP (better)
Main camera48 MP, F2.0, autofocus; no optical image stabilisationf/1.79
Ultra wide camera8 MP, F2.2, 123-degree field of viewf/2.2
Front camera20 MP, F2.2Main 32 MP f/2.08 plus 8 MP f/2.28 ultrawide with 105° lens angle; distortion correction and screen-based selfie light
Video recording–Rear 4K at 30 fps without stabilisation; EIS at 1080p at 30 fps, Gadgetbyte; Ultra Stable Video and Art Portrait Video
Front video–1080p recording, Gadgets360; Ultra Stable Selfie Video with EIS
Camera features5 MP F2.4 macro and 5 MP F2.4 depth cameras2 MP f/2.4 macro and 2 MP f/2.4 bokeh cameras; Super Night modes; Art Portrait features vary by region, with a reduced feature set in India
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh (better)4,500 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 15 WUp to 33 W (better)
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail–Typical capacity
Wired charging–FlashCharge 2.0; global maker claims 54% in 30 minutes in laboratory tests
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight185 g (better)186.5 g
Thickness8.6 mm8.5 mm (better)
Height × width159.3 × 73.1 mm159.64 × 75.04 mm
Materials–Glass back; India maker store specifies sixth-generation Gorilla Glass
ColoursBlack, white and blue in VietnamGlobal Gleam Black and Sleek Silver; India Piano Black and Mystic Silver
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint readerIn-display fingerprint scanning
Sensors–Ambient light sensor, e-compass, proximity sensor and physical gyroscope; global sheet misplaces fingerprint text under the accelerometer entry
Speakers–Single bottom speaker, Gadgetbyte
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 10 with One UI 2.0Android 10 with Funtouch OS 10
In the box–Phone, earphones, documentation, USB-C cable, power adapter, SIM ejector, case and applied protective film
Connectivity
Mobile network–Global GSM B2/3/5/8; WCDMA B1/5/8; LTE FDD B1/3/5/7/8/20/28 and TDD B38/39/40/41; India store appears to swap FDD and TDD labels, so these are global bands
SIM–Dual nano-SIM with dedicated microSD slot and dual standby
Wi-Fi–2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Bluetooth–Bluetooth 5.0
NFC–Not supported on the India review unit, Gadgets360
USB–USB-C, USB 2.0 and OTG; 3.5 mm headphone socket, Gadgets360
Positioning–Global GPS, BeiDou, Galileo and GLONASS; India store lists GPS, Galileo and GLONASS

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