Samsung Galaxy A31, with 48MP quad camera, goes official
What's the story
After several leaks and rumors, South Korean tech giant Samsung has officially unveiled the mid-range Galaxy A31 smartphone. The handset comes with an AMOLED screen, a 48MP main sensor, an in-screen fingerprint reader, and mid-level internals. However, the company is yet to announce the pricing and availability details of the smartphone. Here are more details.
Design and display
How does it look like
The Galaxy A31 retains the Infinity U-styled notched design of its predecessor, the Galaxy A30s. The handset sports a 6.4-inch AMOLED screen with a Full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. Apart from that, it houses an in-screen fingerprint reader for secure biometric authentication, and is available in Black, Blue, Red, and White color options.
Cameras
Plus, there is a 48MP quad camera for shutterbugs
In terms of optics, the Samsung Galaxy A31 comes with a quad-lens rear camera setup comprising a 48MP (f/2.0) primary sensor, an 8MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide-angle lens, and a couple of 5MP (f/2.4) lenses for macro photography and depth sensing. For the selfie lovers, the handset houses a 20MP (f/2.2) selfie snapper that can record Full-HD videos at 30fps.
Internals
Under the hood
The Samsung Galaxy A31 draws power from an unnamed octa-core processor, presumably MediaTek Helio P65. As for memory options, the phone offers 4GB/6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of expandable storage. Under the hood, it packs a solid 5,000mAh battery with 15W fast-charging support. In addition, the handset gets support for latest connectivity options like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, VoLTE, Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
How much?
The handset would be priced under Rs. 20,000
Samsung is yet to announce the pricing and availability details of the Galaxy A31 smartphone. However, looking at the specifications, the handset is likely to be priced in Rs. 15,000-20,000 price bracket. Once launched, it will take on the likes of POCO X2, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, and Realme 6 Pro.