Detailed comparison and review of Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A31. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A31 |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | G3221 | SM-A315G/DS | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 165 mm | 159.3 mm | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has greater height than Samsung Galaxy A31. |
Width | 79 mm | 73.1 mm | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A31. |
Depth | 8.1 mm | 8.6 mm | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra is narrower than Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra. |
Weight | 188 g | 185 g | Samsung Galaxy A31 is lighter than Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra. |
Body Colour | Black | White | Gold | Prism crush black | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
SAR Value | 1.12 W/kg (body), 0.43 W/kg (head) | 1.68 W/kg (body), 0.488 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 XA1 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A31 |
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Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | TFT | Super AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6" | 6.4" | Samsung Galaxy A31 has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy A31 has better screen resolution than Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra. |
Display Format | Full 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 | - | |
Display Features | 2.5D Glass, Image Enhance Technology | Night mode, Edge-to-Edge screen, Infinity U Display | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | - |
PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A31 |
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Processor Type (CPU) | MediaTek | - | |
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Processor Number | MT6757 | - | |
Clock Speed | 2.3 GHz | 2 GHz | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra 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 | - | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Mali T880 MP2 | - |
MEMORY | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A31 |
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RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 64 GB | Samsung Galaxy A31 has more internal memory than Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra. |
User Memory | 24 GB | 46.2 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB |
CAMERA | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A31 |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 4 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 23 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A31 has better camera resolution than Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra. |
Sensor Size | 1/2.3" | - | |
Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS IMX300 sensor | - | |
Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/2.0 | Both phones have the same camera lens aperture. |
Field of View (FoV) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 120 mm | - | |
Digital Zoom | 5x | 8x | Samsung Galaxy A31 has better digital zoom than Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra. |
Special Effects | HDR, Creative effect | - | |
Camera Modes | Red-Eye Reduction, Panorama, AR Effect mode, SteadyShot, Timeshift burst, Superior Auto mode, low-light shots | Depth bokeh | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Smile shutter | - | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has face detection. |
Light Source | LED light | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Object tracking, Scene recognition, Sound Photo, Quick Capture, Hybrid Auto focus, Touch Capture, Hand Shutter, Stereo Audio Recording, geotagging | Live Focus |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 8 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) | |
Minimum Focal Length (2nd Camera) | - | 40 mm | |
Camera Functions (2nd Camera) | - | Macro camera |
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) | - | Depth camera |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 16 Megapixel | 20 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A31 has better front camera resolution than Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/2.6" | - | |
Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor RS IMX234 sensor | - | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has better front lens aperture than Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Focus free | |
Special Effects (Front) | Smart Selfie Flash | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Low-light shots | - | |
Light Source (Front) | Flash | - | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | - | |
Camera Features (Front) | Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A31 |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2700 mAh | 5000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy A31 has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Pump Express+ 2.0 Quick Charge technology | - | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra has fast charging technology. |
Standby Time | 708 hours | - | |
Talk Time | 796 minutes | 1980 minutes | Samsung Galaxy A31 has longer battery life when making calls than Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra. |
Run Time Details | Talk (GSM): up to 796 min Standby (GSM): up to 658 hrs Talk (3G): up to 713 min Standby (3G): up to 708 hrs Standby (LTE): up to 671 hrs Playback (Music): up to 3897 min Playback (video): up to 518 min |
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 |
CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A31 |
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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 7.0 Nougat | Android 10 | |
User Interface | - | One UI | |
Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A31 |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | 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 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | 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 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, SPP, GAP, GOEP, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, AVCTP, BNEP, GAVDP, PBAP, MAP, DIP, RFCOMM, GATT, HOGP, IOPT | - | |
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, EAP-PWD | - | |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A31 |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 2.5 Audio, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, LPCM, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, MPEG1 Layer3, apt-X, OTA, MP4, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, 3GPP | 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 | AVI, MPEG-4, DivX, 3GP, H.264, H.263, WebM, VP8, VP9, MPEG4-ASP, 3GPP | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | |
Sound Enhancements | Surround sound (VPT) | - |
FEATURES | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A31 |
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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 | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, hall sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader (under display) | |
Additional Phone Features | Text-to-Speech (text recognition), xLOUD technology, intelligent typing (SWIFTKEY), intelligent typing (Gesture), Wi-Fi Miracast, Multi Window, Clear Phase technology, Screen mirroring, Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, Dynamic normaliser, Ultra STAMINA Mode, Smart backlight control, Alarm Clock, handwriting recognition, Noise suppression, Smart cleaner, Qnovo Adaptive Charging, STAMINA Mode, Screen zooming | Samsung KNOX, Game Booster, Samsung Smart Switch, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
OTHERS | Sony XPERIA XA1 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A31 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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