The Samsung Galaxy M31 was released in South Africa in March 2020. It is a mid-range smartphone that offers a good balance of features and performance.
Price
The Samsung Galaxy M31 price in South Africa is R 4,499 for the 6GB/128GB model.
Features
The Galaxy M31 is powered by the Samsung Exynos 9611 processor, which is a mid-range chipset that is capable of handling most tasks without any problems. The phone has 6GB of RAM, which is enough for most users, but it may start to feel a bit sluggish when multitasking with demanding apps.
The Galaxy M31 has 128GB of storage, which is a good amount for most users. However, if you take a lot of photos and videos, you may want to consider upgrading to the 512GB model. The storage can be expanded up to 512GB via microSD, so you should have no problem storing all of your files.
The Galaxy M31 has a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. The display is bright and clear, and it has good viewing angles. The colors are also accurate, and the display is responsive to touch.
The Galaxy M31 has a triple-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 64MP main sensor, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, and a 5MP depth sensor. The main sensor is capable of taking good photos in a variety of lighting conditions. The ultrawide sensor is useful for taking wide-angle shots, and the depth sensor is good for adding a bokeh effect to your photos.
The front-facing camera is 16MP and it takes good selfies. The camera app is easy to use and has a variety of features, including a beauty mode, a panorama mode, and a pro mode.
Performance
The Galaxy M31 is generally fast and responsive, and it can handle most tasks without any problems. However, it can sometimes lag when gaming or using demanding apps.
Battery Life
The Galaxy M31 has a large 6,000mAh battery that can easily last for two days on a single charge. Even if you are a heavy user, you should be able to get through a full day without having to recharge your phone. The phone also supports 15W fast charging, so you can quickly top up your battery when you are running low on power.
Connectivity
The Galaxy M31 supports 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and GPS. The phone also has a dual SIM card slot, so you can use two different SIM cards in the phone.
Design
The Galaxy M31 is a large phone, but it is not too heavy. The phone is made of plastic, but it feels well-built. The phone is available in three colors: black, blue, and white.