Google Pixel 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A51 5G - specs comparison

Display

Size:

6.0 inches

6.5 inches

Resolution:

2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 430 PPI

2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 405 PPI

Technology:

OLED

Super AMOLED

Refresh rate:

90Hz

60Hz

Screen-to-body:

86.75 %

87.37 %

Features:

HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip:

Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SM7250-AB (7 nm)

Samsung Exynos 980 (8 nm)

Processor:

Octa-core, 2400 MHz, Kryo 475, 64-bit

Octa-core, 2x 2.2GHz Cortex-A77 + 6x 1.8GHz Cortex-A55, 64-bit

GPU:

Adreno 620

Mali-G76 MP5

RAM:

8GB LPDDR4

6GB LPDDR4

Internal storage:

128GB (UFS 2.1), not expandable

128GB, available to use: 105.3 GB

Storage expansion:

microSDXC up to 1000 GB

Device type:

Smartphone

OS:

Android (12, 11)

Android (11, 10), Samsung One UI

Battery

Capacity:

4080 mAh

4500 mAh

Type:

Not user replaceable

Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable

Battery life test results:

link

Charging:

USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging

Fast charging

Max charge speed:

Wired: 18.0W; Wireless: 18.0W

Wired: 25.0W

Camera

Rear:

Dual camera

Quad camera

Main camera:

12.2 MP (OIS, PDAF)

48 MP (PDAF)

Specifications:

F1.7; 28 mm; 1/2.55"; 1.4 μm

F2.0; 26 mm; 1/2"; 0.8 μm

Second camera:

16 MP (Ultra-wide)

12 MP (Ultra-wide)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.2; Pixel size: 1 μm

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) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps)

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (480 fps)

Features:

Time-lapse video, EIS

Hyperlapse, EIS

Front:

8 MP

32 MP (HDR)

Video capture:

1920x1080 (Full HD)

Design

Dimensions:

5.70 x 2.77 x 0.31 inches (144.7 x 70.4 x 8 mm)

6.26 x 2.90 x 0.34 inches (158.9 x 73.6 x 8.7 mm)

Weight:

5.33 oz (151.0 g)

6.60 oz (187.0 g)

Materials:

Back: Aluminum; Frame: Aluminum

Back: Plastic; Frame: Aluminum

Resistance:

Water, Dust; IP68

Biometrics:

Fingerprint (touch)

2D Face unlock, In-screen fingerprint

Keys:

Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key

Colors:

Just black, Sorta sage

Prism cube black

Cellular

5G:

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n28, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n258, n260, n261, Sub-6, mmWave

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), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)

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+), 42(3500), 46, 48(3600)

Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)

UMTS:

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(800), 8(900)

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850)

Data Speed:

LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s

LTE-A Pro Cat 16 (1000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s

Dual SIM:

Yes

SIM type:

Nano SIM, eSIM

HD Voice:

Yes

Multimedia

Headphones:

No 3.5mm jack

3.5mm jack

Speakers:

Earpiece, Multiple speakers

Earpiece, Loudspeaker

Features:

aptX, aptX-HD

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; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot

802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot

USB:

Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1

Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0

Features:

Charging, Headphones port

Charging, OTG

Location:

GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning

GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning

Sensors:

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers)

Other:

NFC

NFC, ANT+

Hearing aid compatible:

M4, T3

M3, T3

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval:

Date approved:

Apr 11, 2021

Jul 15, 2020

FCC ID value:

A4RGD1YQ

A3LSMA516U

Measured SAR:

Head:

1.16 W/kg

1.18 W/kg

Body:

1.18 W/kg

1.20 W/kg

Simultaneous Transmission:

1.57 W/kg

3.25 W/kg

Wireless Router:

0.99 W/kg

1.37 W/kg

Buyers information

Price:

$ 700

$ 500

User Manual:

This is the official Samsung Galaxy A51 5G User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.

In The Box:

18W USB-C power adapter, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), Quick Start Guide, Quick Switch Adapter, SIM tool

A to C USB Cable, Wall Adapter, SIM Pin/Ejector, Quick Start Guide, Terms & Conditions

Availability

Officially announced:

Sep 30, 2020

Apr 08, 2020