Real or copy?
Is that Samsung Galaxy A31 original?
Copies of the Galaxy A31 look right and even say Galaxy A31 in Settings. The hardware inside doesn't lie. Check it on the phone itself in 20 seconds, before you pay.
- 7 things a copy gets wrong
- 20 s on the phone itself
- Be the first to check one here
Real Galaxy A31 vs a copy
| A real Galaxy A31 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓SM-A315F, SM-A315G, SM-A315N | ✕A different code, or "GALAXY A31" typed in its place |
| Processor | ✓Helio P65 | ✕A cheaper processor, whatever Settings names |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-G52 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓4 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓1080 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓10 or newer | ✕An older Android with a newer skin |
| Storage | ✓What Settings shows matches what fits | ✕A made-up size: 512 GB on a phone that holds 16 |
The Galaxy A31's figures come from its launch specs and are confirmed as genuine ones are checked here.
Check one in 20 seconds
- Open the site on the phone you're buying. Type ogphonechecker.com into its browser, or scan our code with its camera.
- Tap "Check this phone". Keep the screen on while it reads the hardware.
- Read the verdict. Original, or exactly what doesn't match a real Galaxy A31. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Galaxy A31 checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 10 and up
A Galaxy A31 showing Android older than 10 isn't what it says.
Galaxy A31 or Galaxy A34?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Galaxy A31 | Galaxy A34 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | SM-A315F, SM-A315G | SM-A346 |
| Processor | Helio P65 | Dimensity 1080 |
| Graphics chip | Mali-G52 | Mali-G68 |
| RAM | 4 GB+ | 6 GB+ |
| Screen | 1080 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 10 | Android 13 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Galaxy A31?
A real Samsung Galaxy A31 reports SM-A315F or SM-A315G or SM-A315N. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
What processor does the Galaxy A31 have?
The Samsung Galaxy A31 runs on the Helio P65. A copy usually has a much cheaper chip inside, whatever Settings says. Phone Checker reads the graphics chip, which is part of the processor, so it tells them apart.
How much RAM does the Galaxy A31 have?
At least 4 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Galaxy A31 run?
It came with Android 10. A version older than 10 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Galaxy A31 is original?
Open ogphonechecker.com on the phone itself and tap Check this phone. In about 20 seconds it compares the model code, graphics chip, RAM and screen with a real Galaxy A31, for free.