Carrying forward the mission of Cashless and Digital India, Samsung has customized the Scan QR Code features to make it suitable for its users in India. This Scan QR feature is currently live on Samsung Pay compatible devices. Users must have the latest software to experience the Scan QR option.

“At Samsung, our mission is to make everyday life easier for our users by providing unique & innovative experiences when they make payments through Samsung Galaxy devices. Since the launch of Samsung Pay, we have constantly innovated and added user-centric features such as UPI, Wallets, Gift Cards, Fastag recharge and Bill Payments. We are excited to expand our footprint in digital payment by introducing a whole new experience for our users to make payments while using the camera and Quick Panel,” said Sanjay Razdan, Senior Director, Samsung India.

Samsung’s R&D team built the Scan QR feature specifically for India as the country is witnessing a monumental growth in Scan and Pay. The Scan QR feature, with camera integration, solves the unique needs of Indian consumers and is consistent with Samsung’s ongoing efforts to increase the adoption of digital technology.

With camera and Scan QR integration, payments can be initiated with minimal clicks. The Scan QR feature also reduces the time invested in searching for Scan QR within the app before users can scan QR & make payments.

The QR Scan integration is being expanded to other Galaxy devices with FOTA and software updates. The Scan QR feature is live in select models and will be available for more devices with software updates. The Scan QR feature is currently live across Galaxy Z series, Galaxy S21 series, Galaxy S20 series, Galaxy Note20 series, Galaxy Note 10 series, Galaxy M series, Galaxy A series and Galaxy F series.

How it works?

To make payment using camera/QR Scanner in Quick Panel

1. Ensure your phone has the latest software update installed
2. Open the camera and scan the UPI QR
3. Select the option to pay with Samsung Pay or Samsung Pay Mini
4. Complete the payment by entering the amount & UPI PIN

Phones currently supporting Scan QR Option

Galaxy A22, Galaxy A30s, Galaxy A31, Galaxy A32, Galaxy A50, Galaxy A51, Galaxy A52, Galaxy A52s 5G, Galaxy A70, Galaxy A72, Galaxy F22, Galaxy F41, Galaxy F62, Galaxy Z Fold2 5G, Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, Galaxy M21, Galaxy M21 2021, Galaxy M30s, Galaxy M31, Galaxy M32, Galaxy M42 5G, Galaxy M52 5G, Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10 Lite, Galaxy Note 10+, Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 FE, Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20FE 5G, Galaxy S21+ 5G, Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Z Flip 3.

“With Galaxy A series, we are bringing meaningful innovation to all our consumers. In the first quarter of 2020, we introduced many industry-first and breakthrough features in mid segment smartphones through Galaxy A71 and Galaxy A51. We are happy to announce the exciting, new Galaxy A31 which carries the DNA of A series – awesome screen, awesome camera and long-lasting battery life – at a more affordable price point,” said Aditya Babbar, Director, Mobile Business, Samsung India.

Awesome Screen: All day binging

With Galaxy A31, you can immerse yourself in the large 6.4-inch FHD+ Infinity-U display. The wide aspect ratio fills your screen with content from edge to edge and the Super AMOLED panel ensures a beautiful colour reproduction while watching your favourite videos, games and live streams.

Awesome Quad Camera: Shoot with more perspective

The incredible 48MP main camera on Galaxy A31 lets you shoot hi-resolution images and videos with utmost clarity. The ultimate 8MP Ultra Wide camera, with its 123 degree field of view, lets you capture more. The 5MP Macro camera lets you take refined close-ups, while the 5MP Depth camera allows you to take Live Focus shots that make the subject always stands out.

The Galaxy A31 also comes with AI Scene Optimizer that supports 30 scenes as well as the AR Doodle feature that enriches your videos using the augmented reality technology by letting you draw quirky 3D art, line drawing to express yourself like never before.

Galaxy A31 comes with 20MP front camera to let you take high-resolution selfies. The front camera also supports the Live Focus feature.

Long-lasting Battery: All day Power

Galaxy A31 comes with 5000 mAh battery that gives you a video playback time of up to 22 hours to let you stream, share and game much more. It also comes with 15W fast charging.

More room to play

Galaxy A31 comes with 128GB internal memory along with the largest expandable storage capacity of up to 512GB – practically apt for unlimited downloads, through a dedicated Micro SD card slot. Galaxy A31 sports an advanced Octa-core processor, 6GB RAM and also comes with AI Powered Game Booster technology

Samsung Pay: Contactless payments

Contactless payments are on the rise with Social Distancing becoming the new normal. Galaxy A31 comes with Samsung Pay (card payments through NFC only), allowing users to pay with their phone. Galaxy A31 also comes with Samsung Knox, which protects your phone from the minute it’s turned on. Offering multi-layered security, Samsung Knox defends your most sensitive information from malware and malicious threats. Galaxy A31 is equipped with on-Screen fingerprint scanner for your phone’s safety.

Make for India Innovations: Alive Intelligence

The ‘Make for India’ Alive Intelligence features in Galaxy A31 – based on extensive consumer research – have been designed to help Gen Z consumers live a fast-paced yet organized life. The Useful Cards feature helps reduce clutter in the SMS Inbox and lets consumers find useful information quickly and easily. With Multilingual Typing, young consumers can converse effortlessly using intelligent and meaningful suggestions in local languages. Finder helps users search for content across entertainment, e-commerce, food and travel domains available within popular apps installed on their phones. Smart Crop helps users save, share or edit the most relevant part of the screenshot with a single tap.

Price & Availability

Galaxy A31 will be available in Prism Crush blue, black and white colours, starting today across retail stores, Samsung Opera House, Samsung.com and leading online portals. Galaxy A31 will be available in 6/128 GB variant and is priced at INR 21999.