Samsung Galaxy A51 5G Specs

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User Score Galaxy A51 5G User reviews

Released

Apr 29, 2020

Display

6.5 inches
2400 x 1080 pixels
60Hz Refresh rate

Camera

48 MP (Quad camera)
32 MP front

Hardware

Samsung Exynos 980
6GB RAM

Storage

128GB, microSDXC

Battery

4500 mAh

OS

Android 11
Samsung One UI

Description

Samsung Galaxy A51 5G is powered by Exynos 980 processor, 6/8GB RAM with 128GB internal storage, and 4500mAh battery. A 6.5-inch S-AMOLED display with 2400x1080 px resolution is situated at the front, as well as a 32MP selfie shooter. A quad-camera setup with a 48MP main sensor is presented on the back. The phone comes with Android 10.

This device is also known as Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW, Samsung SM-A516U, Samsung SM-A516V

Pros

5G ready
High screen-to-body ratio (87.37 %)

Shop links

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Display
Size:	6.5 inches
Resolution:	2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 405 PPI
Technology:	Super AMOLED
Refresh rate:	60Hz
Screen-to-body:	87.37 %
Features:	Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware
System chip:	Samsung Exynos 980 (8 nm)
Processor:	Octa-core, 2x 2.2GHz Cortex-A77 + 6x 1.8GHz Cortex-A55, 64-bit
GPU:	Mali-G76 MP5
RAM:	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage:	128GB, available to use: 105.3 GB
Storage expansion:	microSDXC up to 1000 GB
Device type:	Smartphone
OS:	Android (11, 10), Samsung One UI

Battery
Capacity:	4500 mAh
Type:	Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Charging:	Fast charging
Max charge speed:	Wired: 25.0W

Camera
Rear:	Quad camera
Main camera:	48 MP (PDAF)
Specifications:	Aperture size: F2.0; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Second camera:	12 MP (Ultra-wide)
Specifications:	Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Third camera:	5 MP (Macro)
Specifications:	Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 40 mm
Fourth camera:	5 MP (Depth information)
Specifications:	Aperture size: F2.2; Sensor size: 1/5"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Video recording:	3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (480 fps)
Features:	Hyperlapse, EIS
Front:	32 MP (HDR)
Video capture:	1920x1080 (Full HD)

Design Size comparison
Dimensions:	6.26 x 2.90 x 0.34 inches (158.9 x 73.6 x 8.7 mm)
Weight:	6.60 oz (187.0 g)
Materials:	Back: Plastic; Frame: Aluminum
Biometrics:	2D Face unlock, In-screen fingerprint
Keys:	Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors:	Prism cube black

Cellular
5G:	n41, n71, SA, NSA
LTE (FDD):	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
LTE (TDD):	Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
UMTS:	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850)
Data Speed:	LTE-A Pro Cat 16 (1000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
HD Voice:	Yes

Multimedia
Headphones:	3.5mm jack
Speakers:	Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features:	Dolby Atmos
Screen mirroring:	Wireless screen share
Radio:	FM
Additional microphone(s):	for Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:	5.0
Wi-Fi:	802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:	Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Features:	Charging, OTG
Location:	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers)
Other:	NFC, ANT+
Hearing aid compatible:	M3, T3

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Jul 15, 2020
FCC ID value:	A3LSMA516U
Measured SAR:
Head:	1.18 W/kg
Body:	1.20 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:	3.25 W/kg
Wireless Router:	1.37 W/kg

Buyers information
Price:	$ 500
User Manual:	This is the official Samsung Galaxy A51 5G User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
In The Box:	A to C USB Cable, Wall Adapter, SIM Pin/Ejector, Quick Start Guide, Terms & Conditions

Availability
Officially announced:	Apr 08, 2020

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Alternative variants

Samsung Galaxy A51 5G

with 8GB RAM

Differences from the main variant:
RAM:	8GB

Samsung Galaxy A51 5G

SM-A516B/DS for Europe

Differences from the main variant:
Colors:	Prism cube black, Prism cube white
5G:	n41, n78, SA, NSA
LTE (FDD):	Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT)
LTE (TDD):	Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
UMTS:	Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Dual SIM:	Shared with microSD
SIM type:	Nano SIM

Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW

SM-A516V for Verizon

Differences from the main variant:
System chip:	Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SM7250-AB (7 nm)
Processor:	Octa-core, 2400 MHz, Kryo 475, 64-bit
GPU:	Adreno 620
Colors:	Prism bricks blue
5G:	n260, n261, mmWave
LTE (FDD):	Bands 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3)
UMTS:	Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100)
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Jul 20, 2020
FCC ID value:	A3LSMA516V
Measured SAR:
Head:	0.32 W/kg
Body:	1.32 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:	3.01 W/kg
Wireless Router:	1.37 W/kg
Phablet:	3.91 W/kg
Price:	$ 550