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Samsung Galaxy A51

7.0
PhoneArena Score Review
7.7
User Score User reviews
Released

Dec 27, 2019
Display

6.5 inches
2400 x 1080 pixels
60Hz Refresh rate
Camera

48 MP (Quad camera)
32 MP front
Hardware

Samsung Exynos 9611
4GB RAM
Storage

128GB, microSDXC
Battery

4000 mAh
OS

Android 11
Samsung One UI

Description

The Samsung Galaxy A51's specifications include a 4,000mAh battery coupled with the mid-range Exynos 9611 chipset, 4/6GB of RAM, and 64/128GB of internal storage. There is a quad-camera setup with a 48-megapixel main sensor on the back, as well as a 32-megapixel selfie shooter. The phone comes with Android 10 and One UI 2.0 out of the box.

This device is also known as Samsung SM-A515U, Samsung SM-A515FN/DS

Pros

  • High screen-to-body ratio (87.37 %)

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Display

Benchmarks
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

Benchmarks
System chip: Samsung Exynos 9611
Processor: Octa-core, 2300 MHz, ARM Cortex-A73 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 10 nm
GPU: Mali-G72 MP3
RAM: 4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage: 128GB, available to use: 105.9 GB
Storage expansion: microSDXC up to 512 GB
Device type: Smartphone
OS: Android (11, 10), Samsung One UI

Battery

Benchmarks
Capacity: 4000 mAh
Type: Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Battery life test results: link
Charging: Fast charging

Camera

Benchmarks
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) (240 fps)
Features: Hyperlapse, EIS
Front: 32 MP (HDR)
Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD)
Dimensions: 6.24 x 2.90 x 0.31 inches (158.5 x 73.6 x 7.9 mm)
Weight: 6.07 oz (172.0 g)
Materials: Back: Plastic; Frame: Plastic
Biometrics: 2D Face unlock, In-screen fingerprint
Keys: Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors: Prism Crush black, Prism Crush white, Prism Crush pink, Prism Crush blue

Cellular
LTE (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
LTE (TDD): Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 41(2600+)
UMTS: Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed: LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
SIM type: Nano SIM

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+

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved: Nov 28, 2019
FCC ID value: A3LSMA515FN
Measured SAR:
Head: 0.89 W/kg
Body: 1.18 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.56 W/kg
Wireless Router: 1.12 W/kg
Phablet: 2.76 W/kg

Buyers information
Price: $ 400
User Manual: This is the official Samsu​ng Galaxy A51 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.

Availability
Officially announced: Dec 12, 2019
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Alternative variants

Samsung Galaxy A51

with 128GB storage

Differences from the main variant:
RAM: 6GB
Internal storage: 128GB

Samsung Galaxy A51

for Verizon

Differences from the main variant:
LTE (FDD): Bands 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 13(700 c), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3)
UMTS: Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100)

Samsung Galaxy A51

for AT&T

Differences from the main variant:
LTE (FDD): Bands 2(1900), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
LTE (TDD): Bands 41(2600+)

Samsung Galaxy A51

for Sprint

Differences from the main variant:
LTE (FDD): Bands 2(1900), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
LTE (TDD): Bands 41(2600+)

Samsung Galaxy A51

SM-A515FN/DS for Europe

Differences from the main variant:
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), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3)
LTE (TDD): Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
Dual SIM: Yes

Carrier Availability

Available

Verizon Since Apr 9, 2020
AT&T Since May 4, 2020
Boost Mobile Since Apr 16, 2021
Tracfone Since Apr 16, 2021

Discontinued

Xfinity Mobile
Sprint

News

Unlocked Samsung Galaxy A51 is getting Android 11 in the US
by Cosmin Vasile,  0
Unlocked Samsung Galaxy A51 is getting Android 11 in the US
Samsung's latest US Android 11 update is not that impressive for a change
by Adrian Diaconescu,  0
Samsung's latest US Android 11 update is not that impressive for a change
Should you buy Samsung Galaxy A51 in 2021?
by Victor Hristov,  4
Should you buy Samsung Galaxy A51 in 2021?
Galaxy A51 5G joins the 4G model in receiving One UI 3.1, based on Android 11
by Martin Filipov,  0
Galaxy A51 5G joins the 4G model in receiving One UI 3.1, based on Android 11

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