Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Samsung Galaxy M31 original?
Copies of the Galaxy M31 look right and even say Galaxy M31 in Settings. The hardware inside doesn't lie. Check it on the phone itself in 20 seconds, before you pay.
- 6 things a copy gets wrong
- 20 s on the phone itself
- Be the first to check one here
Real Galaxy M31 vs a copy
| A real Galaxy M31 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓SM-F415F, SM-M315F | ✕A different code, or "GALAXY M31" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Mali-G72 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓6 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 M31'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 M31. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Galaxy M31 checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 10 and up
A Galaxy M31 showing Android older than 10 isn't what it says.
Galaxy M31 or Galaxy M31s?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Galaxy M31 | Galaxy M31s | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | SM-F415F, SM-M315F | SM-M317F |
| Graphics chip | Mali-G72 | Mali-G72 |
| RAM | 6 GB+ | 6 GB+ |
| Screen | 1080 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 10 | Android 10 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Galaxy M31?
A real Samsung Galaxy M31 reports SM-F415F or SM-M315F. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Galaxy M31 have?
At least 6 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Galaxy M31 run?
It came with Android 10. A version older than 10 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Galaxy M31 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 M31, for free.