In depth comparison and review of Sony XPERIA X Compact and Samsung Galaxy M31s. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony XPERIA X Compact | Samsung Galaxy M31s |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | F5321 | SM-M317F/DSN | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 129 mm | 159.3 mm | Samsung Galaxy M31s has greater height than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
| Width | 65 mm | 74.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy M31s has greater width than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
| Depth | 9.5 mm | 9.3 mm | Samsung Galaxy M31s is narrower than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
| Weight | 135 g | 203 g | Sony XPERIA X Compact is lighter than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
| Body Colour | White | Blue mist | Universe black | Black | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 1.25 W/kg (body), 1.08 W/kg (head) | 1.365 W/kg (body), 0.756 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA X Compact | Samsung Galaxy M31s |
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| Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | IPS | Super AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 4.6" | 6.5" | Samsung Galaxy M31s has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy M31s has better screen resolution than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
| Display Format | HD | Full HD+ | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| Display Enhancement Technology | Super Vivid mode, Dynamic Contrast Enhancement | - | |
| Display Features | 2.5D curved glass | Night mode, Edge-to-Edge screen, Infinity O display | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | - |
| PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA X Compact | Samsung Galaxy M31s |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm | - | |
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| Processor Number | MSM8956 | - | |
| Clock Speed | - | 2.3 GHz | |
| Processor Core Qty | 6-core | 8-core | Samsung Galaxy M31s has higher processor core quantity than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA X Compact has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 510 | - |
| MEMORY | Sony XPERIA X Compact | Samsung Galaxy M31s |
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| RAM | 3 GB | 6 GB | Samsung Galaxy M31s has more RAM than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 128 GB | Samsung Galaxy M31s has more internal memory than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
| User Memory | 20 GB | 106.5 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 512 GB |
| CAMERA | Sony XPERIA X Compact | Samsung Galaxy M31s |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 4 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 23 Megapixel | 64 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy M31s has better camera resolution than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
| Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS sensor | - | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.8 | Samsung Galaxy M31s has better lens aperture than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
| Field of View (FoV) | - | 81 degree(s) | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 120 mm | - | |
| Digital Zoom | 8x | 10x | Samsung Galaxy M31s has better digital zoom than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
| Special Effects | HDR, Night Scene | - | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
| Camera Modes | Red-Eye Reduction, Sweep Panorama, AR Effect mode, SteadyShot, manual mode, Intelligent Active Mode, Timeshift video, Style Portrait | Slow motion video, Bokeh Mode, Live Focus mode | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Smile shutter | - | Sony XPERIA X Compact has face detection. |
| Light Source | LED light | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 480 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Superior Auto, Object tracking, G lens, Scene recognition, BIONZ image processing engine, Sound Photo, Touch Capture, Hand Shutter, Triple sensing technology, Stereo Audio Recording, Predictive Hybrid Autofocus | Background blur |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 123 degree(s) |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 5 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
| Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Depth camera |
| FOURTH CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | - | 5 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
| Camera Functions (4th Camera) | - | Macro camera |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 32 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy M31s has better front camera resolution than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
| Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor RS sensor | - | |
| Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | Sony XPERIA X Compact has better front lens aperture than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Focus free | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | G lens | Live Focus |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA X Compact | Samsung Galaxy M31s |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2700 mAh | 6000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy M31s has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Samsung Super Fast Charging | Samsung Galaxy M31s has fast charging technology. |
| Standby Time | 750 hours | - | |
| Talk Time | 846 minutes | 3060 minutes | Samsung Galaxy M31s has longer battery life when making calls than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
| Run Time Details | Talk (GSM): up to 660 min Standby (GSM): up to 710 hrs Talk (WCDMA): up to 846 min Standby (WCDMA): up to 750 hrs Standby (LTE): up to 670 hrs Playback (Music): up to 65 hrs Playback (video): up to 10.8 hrs |
Active online usage (LTE): up to 22 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 22 hrs Playback (video): up to 27 hrs Playback (audio): up to 125 hrs Talk (4G): up to 3060 min |
| CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA X Compact | Samsung Galaxy M31s |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | - | |
| User Interface | - | One UI | |
| Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA X Compact | Samsung Galaxy M31s |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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| 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 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | - | 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 17, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, 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 700b, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, SPP, GAP, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, GAVDP, PBAP, MAP, DIP, GATT, HOGP | - | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| WLAN Security | WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, EAP SIM, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAP-AKA, EAP-TLS, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC | - | |
| Messaging Services | Google+ Hangouts, SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | Sony XPERIA X Compact | Samsung Galaxy M31s |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AIFF, ASF, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, XMF, AAC +, eAAC+, MKA, MIDI, M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSDIFF, DSD, LDAC, MXMF, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, ALAC, OPUS | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MID | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, AVI, XviD, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, TS, WebM, VP8, 3GP2, H.265 | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
| Sound Enhancements | 3D surround sound (VPT) | - |
| FEATURES | Sony XPERIA X Compact | Samsung Galaxy M31s |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, Time of Flight (ToF), geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, Radio Data Service (RDS), DLNA Certified, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), sharing media via DLNA, Screen capture, intelligent typing (SWIFTKEY), Wi-Fi Miracast, battery STAMINA mode, Glove mode, TRILUMINOS display, X-Reality engine, Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, Dynamic normaliser, Digital Noise Cancelling (DNC), Hi-Res Audio, Low power audio playback, Smart backlight control, Wi-Fi Passpoint, S-Force Front surround, Read Mode, Alarm Clock, PS4 Remote Play, Noise suppression, Smart cleaner, Qnovo Adaptive Charging | Samsung KNOX, Game Booster, Samsung Smart Switch, Virtual Light Sensing |
| OTHERS | Sony XPERIA X Compact | Samsung Galaxy M31s |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter | |
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| Compliant Standards | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | - |
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