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Samsung Galaxy A51 5G
Samsung Galaxy A51 5G
Samsung Galaxy A51 5G
Samsung Galaxy A51 5G
Samsung Galaxy A51 5G
Samsung Galaxy A51 5G
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7.2/10
Informr score
The Samsung Galaxy A51 5G currently has an Informr score of 7.2 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 3 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

The Samsung Galaxy A51 5G isn’t a full redesign of the Galaxy A51, but more like an incremental update. The subtle differences are aimed at allowing the phone to make use of 5G without sacrificing battery life.

Differences include:

  • An aluminum frame
  • A slightly different Exynos 980 chipset
  • A larger 4500mAh battery
  • Support for microSD cards up to 1TB

The changes aren’t much, but it offers a level of futureproofing on this mid-tier devices as 5G availability becomes more widespread.

Everything else about the phone is the same as the previous release. So be sure to check out our Samsung Galaxy A51 review for more details.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
2.2 GHz
Processor
Processor
2.2 GHz
6.5"
Screen Size
Screen Size
6.5"
48+ MP, f/2.0
Camera
Camera
48+ MP, f/2.0
4500 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


NextPit
NextPit

Personally, I don't think the Samsung Galaxy A51 remains a good choice to pick up in 2021. The smartphone is still competitive in some aspects including the screen quality and the decent performance of its 48 MP quad-camera module. Samsung's 4-year software support makes the Galaxy A51 more durable...

- Antoine Engels, NextPit
DxOMark
DxOMark

With the Galaxy A51 5G, Samsung has pushed the price of a capable 5G phone into impressively affordable territory. However, it appears that affordability comes at the cost of imaging performance — to a degree. In the fiercely competitive mid-range segment, the A51 5G finds itself up against phones w...

- Peter Ferenczi, DxOMark
GSMArena
GSMArena

It's the most affordable point of entry into 5G coming from Samsung. It's not as good value as what Xiaomi can give you, but competing offers from other big names like LG and Motorola come at an even larger premium if they're available at all. As such, the Galaxy A51 5G is shaping up to be an easy r...

- GSMArena


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Samsung backs up the Galaxy A51 5G with a 2 Years parts & labour warranty.


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Screen Size
6.5"

The Samsung Galaxy A51 5G's screen size is 6.5 inches with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution.

Processor
2.2 GHz

There is a Samsung Exynos 980 (8 nm) Octa-core 2.2 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the Android 10 operating system (OS).

Camera
48+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 48+ MP, f/2.0 camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 32+ megapixels resolution.

Storage
128 GB

Internal memory is 128 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 1000 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
4500mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 4500 mAh battery. Samsung's performance ratings are 1380 minutes, 1020 minutes Wi-Fi surfing.

Galaxy A51 5G Specs

Overview
Release Date April 29, 2020
Regions Available USA, United Kingdom
Operating System Android 10

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Processor Samsung Exynos 980 (8 nm) Octa-core 2.2 GHz
Internal Storage 128 GB
RAM 6/8 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible Yes
TTY/TDD Yes
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Head: 0.496 W/kg
Body: 1.555 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 2 Years
Accessories Included USB Power Adapter, Manual, Headphones, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, 5G
Mobile / Cellular Data
5G, 4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling Yes
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Yes
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM Yes
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support Yes
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC, aptX, aptX HD
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 1000 GB)
NFC Yes
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
48+ Megapixels, f/2.0
Zoom
8x digital
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, ISO, Multi-shot, Panorama, Self-timer, White balance, HDR, PDAF, gyro-EIS, Slow Motion, 2nd camera feature (12MP, f/2.2, Ultrawide), 3rd camera feature (5MP, f/2.4, Macro), 4th camera feature (5MP, f/2.2, depth)
Video Recording Formats
MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels), 30 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
32+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
Aperture F2.2, HDR, Face unlock
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 30 fps
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology Super AMOLED
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels
Pixel Density 405 pixels
Size 6.5 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touchscreen, Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Fingerprint (under display, optical)
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 4500 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging Yes
Video Playback Time Up to 1140 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 1020 minutes
Internet Use (Cellular) Up to 960 minutes
Talk Time Up to 1380 minutes
Standby Time Up to 14.2 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors Prism Cube Black, Prism Cube Pink, Prism Cube White
Dimensions [H x W x D] 15.89 x 7.36 x 0.87 cm (6.3 x 2.9 x 0.3 in)
Weight 187 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof No
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Yes
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Additional Information Other Names (AKA): SM-A516F, SM-A516F/DSN, SM-A516N
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