Samsung Galaxy A31 vs. Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy A31 and Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.

Phone Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy A31 vs. Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy A31 Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number SM-A315G/DS SM-N981B/DS
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 159.3 mm 161.6 mm Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has greater height than Samsung Galaxy A31.
Width 73.1 mm 75.2 mm Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A31.
Depth 8.6 mm 8.3 mm Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G is narrower than Samsung Galaxy A31.
Weight 185 g 192 g Samsung Galaxy A31 is lighter than Samsung Galaxy A31.
Body Colour Prism crush black Mystic green | Mystic bronze | Mystic grey
Protection - Dustproof, splashproof, water-resistant
Waterproof (Water-resistant) - Yes Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G is waterproof.
IP rating - IP68
Repairability Index - 8.1 (out of 10)
SAR Value 1.68 W/kg (body), 0.488 W/kg (head) 0.684 W/kg (head), 1.368 W/kg (body), 2.27 W/kg (limb)
Connector Type USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM Dual-SIM
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy A31 Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
Display Type OLED display OLED display
Display Technology Super AMOLED Infinity-O Super AMOLED Plus
Screen Size (Display Size) 6.4" 6.7" Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy A31.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 2400 x 1080 pixels 2400 x 1080 pixels Both phones have the same screen resolution.
Display Format Full HD+ Full HD+
Pixel Density - 393 ppi
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours 16.7 million colours Both phones have the same color depth.
HDR - Yes Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has HDR.
HDR Technology - HDR10+
Display Features Night mode, Edge-to-Edge screen, Infinity U Display Edge Screen, AOD(Always On Display), Edge Lighting, Video Wallpaper
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy A31 Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
Clock Speed 2 GHz 2.73 GHz Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy A31.
Processor Core Qty 8-core 8-core Both phones have the same number of phone cores.
64-bit Architecture - Yes Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has 64-bit architecture.
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy A31 Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
RAM 4 GB LPDDR5 SDRAM - 8 GB Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has more RAM than Samsung Galaxy A31.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 64 GB 256 GB Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A31.
User Memory 46.2 GB 221.7 GB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB -
CAMERA Samsung Galaxy A31 Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 4 3
Sensor Resolution 48 Megapixel 12 Megapixel Samsung Galaxy A31 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G.
Sensor Size - 1/1.76"
Lens Type - Wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture F/2.0 F/1.8 Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A31.
Field of View (FoV) 80 degree(s) 79 degree(s) Samsung Galaxy A31 has larger lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G.
Pixel Size - 1.8 μm
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) - Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has optical stabilisation.
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic
Digital Zoom 8x 30x Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has better digital zoom than Samsung Galaxy A31.
Self-Timer Delay - Yes
Special Effects - HDR, Grid Line
Camera Modes Depth bokeh Panorama, Slow motion mode, HYPERLAPSE, Live Focus mode, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Motion Photos, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Live focus video, Night, Mountain, Pro Video mode, Single Take, Pro Video
Light Source LED flash High CRI LED flash
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, 7680 x 4320 (8K) at 24 fps
Camera Features (Functions) Live Focus Quick Launch, Playback zoom, blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Full view, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady, Super Speed Dual Pixel AF, Zoom-In Mic, Space Zoom, Take 33MP still photos while playing 8K video, Hybrid Optic Zoom 3x, AR Doodle, 30x Super Resolution Zoom, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding) support, Microphone Control (Pro Video only)
SECOND CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) 8 Megapixel 12 Megapixel Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has better second camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy A31.
Lens Type (2nd Camera) Ultra wide-angle lens Ultra wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) F/2.2 F/2.2 Both phones have the same second camera lens aperture.
Field of View (2nd Camera) 123 degree(s) 120 degree(s) Samsung Galaxy A31 has larger second camera lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G.
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) - 1.4 μm
Minimum Focal Length (2nd Camera) 40 mm -
Camera Functions (2nd Camera) Macro camera -
Camera Features (2nd Camera) - OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation), Super Speed Dual Pixel AF
THIRD CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) 5 Megapixel 64 Megapixel Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has higher resolution third camera than Samsung Galaxy A31.
Lens Type (3rd Camera) - Telephoto lens
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) F/2.4 F/2.0 Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has better third camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy A31.
Field of View (3rd Camera) - 76 degree(s)
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) - 0.8 μm
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) Depth camera -
FOURTH CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) 5 Megapixel -
Lens Aperture (4th Camera) F/2.4 -
Camera Functions (4th Camera) Depth camera -
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 20 Megapixel 10 Megapixel Samsung Galaxy A31 has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G.
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.2 F/2.2 Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture.
Field of View (Front) - 80 degree(s)
Pixel Size (Front) - 1.22 μm
Focus Adjustment Focus free Automatic
Camera Features (Front) - Dual Pixel AF
BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy A31 Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 5000 mAh 4300 mAh Samsung Galaxy A31 has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G.
Fast Charging Technology - Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging, Power Delivery 3.0 Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has fast charging technology.
Wireless Charging - Yes Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G can be charged wirelessly.
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare
Talk Time 1980 minutes 1380 minutes Samsung Galaxy A31 has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G.
Run Time Details Active online usage (LTE): up to 20 hrs
Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 20 hrs
Playback (video): up to 22 hrs
Playback (audio): up to 97 hrs
Talk (LTE): up to 1980 min
Talk (LTE): up to 1380 min
Active online usage (LTE): up to 15 hrs
Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 16 hrs
Playback (wireless video): up to 21 hrs
Playback (wireless audio): up to 74 hrs
Battery Technology - Lithium Ion
CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy A31 Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 5G Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has more advanced generation mobile network.
Operating System Android 10 Android 10
User Interface One UI One UI 2.5
Intelligent Assistant - Bixby
Payment Technology Samsung Pay Samsung Pay
Navigation GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy A31 Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
3G UMTS Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8
3G UMTS Frequency 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3
5G NR Band - N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n77, n78, n40
5G NR Frequency - FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0
NFC Yes Yes Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS SMS, MMS
MEDIA Samsung Galaxy A31 Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4
Sound Enhancements - Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, Acoustic Overload Point, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy A31 Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader (under display) Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition
Additional Phone Features Samsung KNOX, Game Booster, Samsung Smart Switch, Virtual Proximity Sensing MIMO technology, Screen mirroring, Screen Write, Smart Select, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Live message, Screen off memo, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, AR Doodle, PENUP
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy A31 Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, S Pen, Earphones (USB Type-C) with sound by AKG
Compliant Standards - IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 1.5 m
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