The comparison between OnePlus Nord and Samsung Galaxy M31s may seem unrealistic given the huge difference in price point. This comparison is to see whether the jump from Galaxy M31s to OnePlus Nord is worth it. Let’s see how the Samsung Galaxy M31s compares to the specifications of OnePlus Nord.
Key Specification
| OnePlus Nord | Samsung Galaxy M31s | |
| $ | Price & Availability | Price & Availability |
| Released | 2020, July | – |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Exynos 9611 Octa core |
| Display | 6.44 inches | 6.4 inches |
| Memory | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Camera | 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP | 64+8+5+5 MP |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen | Rear |
Design
| OnePlus Nord | Samsung Galaxy M31s | |
| Dimensions | 158.3 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm | 159.3 x 74.4 x 9.3 mm |
| Weight | 154 grams | 185 grams |
| Screen Size | 6.44 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Color | Blue Marble, Gray Onyx | Mirage Black, Mirage Blue |
| Display Type | Fluid AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Pixel Density | 409 ppi | 403 ppi |
| Build Material | Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass v3 |
The OnePlus Nord has an all-glass approach that gives it a more premium look compared to Galaxy M31s’ use of polycarbonate. The color offerings of the OnePlus Nord is more unique but is a matter of personal preference. The OnePlus Nord is considerably lighter and narrower weighing 154 grams compared to M31s’ 185 grams. This makes the former easier to use for an extended period. The back of OnePlus Nord comes protected with Gorilla Glass while Galaxy M31s has plastic.
The OnePlus Nord comes with a 6.44 inches full HD+ fluid AMOLED display and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It has a refresh rate of 90Hz. The Galaxy M31s falls slightly short with 6.5 inches full HD+ Super AMOLED display and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It only has a 60Hz refresh rate.
Performance
| OnePlus Nord | Samsung Galaxy M31s | |
| Processor | Octa core (2.4 GHz, Single core, Kryo 475 + 2.2 GHz, Single core, Kryo 475 + 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core, Kryo 475) | Octa core (2.3 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A73 + 1.7 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 620 | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Internal storage | 64 GB | 64/128 GB |
| Architecture | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Storage expansion | No | Yes, Upto 512 GB |
| OS | Android v10 (Q) | Android v10 (Q) |
The OnePlus Nord comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor and as for RAM, this phone gets up to 12 GB and has 64 GB storage, which isn’t expandable. The Samsung Galaxy M31s comes with Samsung’s in-house Exynos 9611 Octa-core processor, which has been mated with 6 GB RAM and 64/128 GB storage, which is expandable. Both the phones work on Android v10 (Q). If performance is a priority, one must buy the OnePlus Nord over the Galaxy M31s.
Camera
| OnePlus Nord | Samsung Galaxy M31s | |
| Rear | 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP | 64+8+5+5 MP |
| Image Resolution | 8000 x 6000 Pixels | 9000 x 7000 Pixels |
| Front | 32 MP + 8 MP | 32 MP f/2.0 |
| Video recording | 4K@30fps, 3840×2160 @ 30 fps, 1920×1080 @ 60 fps | 3840×2160 @ 30 fps |
The OnePlus Nord has a quad-camera setup on the rear. It features a 48-megapixel primary sensory accompanied with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, a 2-megapixel macro sensor, and a 5-megapixel depth sensor. It is equipped with a dual-camera setup on the front, with a 32-megapixel primary sensor and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens.
The Galaxy M31s has an edge in this department with its sharp and detailed quality of images. It also features a quad-camera setup with 64 megapixels primary sensor paired with 12+5+5 megapixel sensors. The front features a 32-megapixel shooter.
Multimedia
| OnePlus Nord | Samsung Galaxy M31s | |
| Headphone jack | USB Type-C | 3.5 mm |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Features | – | Dolby Atmos |
Battery Life
| OnePlus Nord | Samsung Galaxy M31s | |
| Capacity | 4115 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion | Li-ion |
| Quick Charging | Yes | Yes |
| User Replaceable | No | No |
The Galaxy M31s crushes the OnePlus Nord when comparing battery life. This doesn’t come as a surprise because the Galaxy M31s comes with a 6000 mAh battery, whereas the OnePlus Nord only comes with a 4115 mAh battery. The OnePlus Nord comes with 30W fast charging against Galaxy M31s’ 25W fast charging.
Connectivity
| | OnePlus Nord | Samsung Galaxy M31s |
| SIM | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| Bluetooth | Yes v5.1 | Yes v5.0 |
| Wifi | Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz, MIMO | Wi-Fi 802.11, ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz |
| Nfc | Yes | No |
| Gps | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
Which is Better?
The Samsung Galaxy M31s brings a lot to the table for its price, including a better camera setup and a much better battery life. If these features are your priority, there is no need to shell out extra cash for OnePlus Nord. But if you want more premium design, a much better performance, tighter haptics, and a more versatile video camera, it would be justified to pay more for the OnePlus Nord.
