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SamsungTechnical Specification MatrixAI Enhanced AnalysisAnalysis Date: 20 September 2026Evaluated at £1069.00

Samsung Galaxy SM-S931B/DS

The Samsung Galaxy SM-S931B/DS is a compact flagship smartphone featuring a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz display with 1500 cd/m² brightness and 418 ppi pixel density. Powered by Qualcomm's flagship 8-core Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC reaching a 4.47GHz boost, it is configured with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. The optical system incorporates a 50MP OIS main sensor, a 10MP 3x optical telephoto lens, and a 12MP ultra-wide camera with 8K30 video recording. Additional highlights include Wi-Fi 7, wireless charging, IP68 sealing, and a lightweight 162g chassis.

10.0/ 10
Andote Tech Score
Evaluated at £1069.00
Price-Tier Avg: 9.6/10
Rated on 20 September 2026
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Relative Benchmark Scoring (1–10)

vs Price Tier Competitors
RAM Capacity12GB
Hardware Spec Score
8.5/10(Excellent)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
8.3/10(Excellent)
Internal Storage512GB
Hardware Spec Score
9.0/10(Exceptional)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
8.8/10(Excellent)
Battery Capacity4000 mAh
Hardware Spec Score
6.2/10(Above Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
6.1/10(Above Average)
Refresh Rate120Hz
Hardware Spec Score
8.3/10(Excellent)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
8.1/10(Excellent)
Main Camera Resolution50MP
Hardware Spec Score
8.0/10(Excellent)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
7.8/10(Very Good)
Weight162g
Hardware Spec Score
9.9/10(Exceptional)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
9.7/10(Exceptional)
How We Calculate This Score

Our objective rating combines Hardware Spec Quality (measuring real-world component power benchmarked across the entire category on a 1–10 scale) with a Price-to-Value Index (evaluating technical capability relative to selling price). User reviews and merchant sponsorships do not influence this score.

Score Deciding Factors8 Key drivers
✓Tier-1 Brand (Samsung)
Premium manufacturer reliability & build qualityTier-1 Standing
•High-End Price Bracket£1069
High-end product priced in the upper bracketPremium Tier
✓High-End RAM Capacity12GB
Top-tier capability in this category8.5/10
✓High-End Internal Storage512GB
Top-tier capability in this category9.0/10
!Low Battery Capacity4000 mAh
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score6.2/10
✓High-End Refresh Rate120Hz
Top-tier capability in this category8.3/10
✓High-End Main Camera Resolution50MP
Top-tier capability in this category8.0/10
✓Lightweight Weight162g
Top-tier capability in this category9.9/10
Key Technical Strengths
  • ✓Flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor with 4.47GHz boost clock and 12GB RAM.
  • ✓High-density 418 ppi Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen with 1500 cd/m² brightness and Victus 2 glass.
  • ✓Dedicated 3x optical zoom telephoto camera and 8K video recording support.
  • ✓Cutting-edge Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) support and fast USB 3.2 Gen 1 wired data transfer.
  • ✓Compact 162g ergonomic form factor with complete IP68 ingress resistance.
Technical Limitations & Trade-offs
  • ✕Modest 4000mAh battery capacity constrained by compact 162g chassis dimensions.
  • ✕Wired fast charging is limited to a maximum rate of 25W.
  • ✕Storage is non-expandable via external microSD cards.

Complete Technical Specifications

Manufacturer-verified hardware specifications with contextual AI metric explanations.

What this metric means:

A 50MP OIS primary sensor paired with a dedicated 3x optical zoom telephoto lens enables high-resolution capture and 8K video recording.

PanoramaYes
Auto focusYes
Flash typeLED
Night modeYes
Digital zoom30x
Optical zoom3x
Portrait modeYes
Image stabilizerYes
Rear camera typeTriple camera
Slow motion modeYes
Slow motion rate240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD
Front camera typeSingle camera
Rear camera flashYes
Maximum frame rate30 fps
Image stabilizer typeOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Video recording modes720p, 1080p, 2160p, 4320p
Rear camera pixel size1 µm
Front camera pixel size1.12 µm
Rear camera sensor size1/1.56"
Front camera sensor size1/3.2"
Rear camera aperture number1.8
Resolution at capture speed1280x720@30fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 3840x2160@30fps, 3840x2160@60fps
Front camera aperture number2.2
Video capture resolution (max)7680 x 4320 pixels
Second rear camera pixel size1.4 µm
Third rear camera sensor size1/2.55"
Camera image formats supportedDNG, HEIF, JPEG
Rear camera resolution ()50 MP
Second rear camera sensor size1/3.94"
Front camera resolution ()12 MP
Third rear camera aperture number2.2
Second rear camera aperture number2.4
Rear camera field of view (FOV) angle85°
Front camera field of view (FOV) angle80°
Third rear camera resolution ()12 MP
Fourth rear camera resolution ()50 MP
Second rear camera resolution ()10 MP
Third rear camera field of view (FOV) angle120°
Second rear camera field of view (FOV) angle36°
Rear camera pixel size (Quad Pixel technology)1 µm
What this metric means:

A 6.2-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with 1500 nits brightness and 418 ppi provides high clarity and excellent outdoor legibility.

Panel typeAMOLED
Screen shapeFlat
Pixel density418 ppi
Display diagonal15.8 cm (6.2")
Display brightness1500 cd/m²
Display glass typeGorilla Glass
Display resolution2340 x 1080 pixels
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz
Gorilla Glass versionGorilla Glass Victus 2
Rounded display cornersYes
Display number of colours16 million colours
Brand specific technologiesAlways-on display
Display technology marketing nameDynamic AMOLED 2X
What this metric means:

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite processor running at up to 4.47GHz with 12GB RAM handles heavy compute tasks, AI processing, and gaming.

User memory475.1 GB
RAM capacity12 GB
Compatible memory cardsNot supported
Internal storage capacity512 GB
What this metric means:

Wi-Fi 7 and USB 3.2 Gen 1 ensure maximum wired/wireless throughput, while the 4000mAh cell supports both wired and wireless charging.

USB Type-C charging portYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Yes
USB Type-C required charging power (max)25 W
USB Type-C required charging power (min)10 W