Display
Size:
5.7 inches
6.5 inches
5.8 inches
Resolution:
2160 x 1080 pixels, 18:9 ratio, 427 PPI
2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 405 PPI
2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 444 PPI
Technology:
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
OLED
Screen-to-body:
76.08 %
87.37 %
82.53 %
Colors:
16 777 216
Touchscreen:
Capacitive, Multi-touch
Features:
Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
60Hz refresh rate, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
60Hz refresh rate, HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip:
HiSilicon Kirin 659
Samsung Exynos 9611
Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SM7150-AA
Processor:
Octa-core, 2360 MHz, ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 16 nm
Octa-core, 2300 MHz, ARM Cortex-A73 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 10 nm
Octa-core, 2200 MHz, Kryo 470, 64-bit, 8 nm
GPU:
Mali-T830 MP2
Mali-G72 MP3
Adreno 618
RAM:
3GB LPDDR3
4GB LPDDR4
6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage:
32GB
128GB, available to use: 105.9 GB
128GB, not expandable
Storage expansion:
microSDXC up to 256 GB
microSDXC up to 512 GB
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS:
Android (8.0 Oreo), Huawei Emotion UI
Android (11, 10), Samsung One UI
Android (11, 10)
Battery
Capacity:
3000 mAh
4000 mAh
3140 mAh
Type:
Not user replaceable
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Charging:
Fast charging
USB Power Delivery
Max charge speed:
Wired: 18.0W
Camera
Rear:
Dual camera
Quad camera
Single camera
Main camera:
13 MP (Autofocus)
48 MP (PDAF)
12.2 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.0; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Aperture size: F1.7; Focal length: 27 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Second camera:
2 MP (Depth information)
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:
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
Features:
Video calling, Video sharing
Hyperlapse, EIS
EIS
Front:
8 MP
32 MP (HDR)
8 MP
Video capture:
1920x1080 (Full HD)
1920x1080 (Full HD)
Design
Dimensions:
5.91 x 2.84 x 0.29 inches (150.1 x 72.05 x 7.45 mm)
6.24 x 2.90 x 0.31 inches (158.5 x 73.6 x 7.9 mm)
5.67 x 2.73 x 0.32 inches (144 x 69.4 x 8.2 mm)
Weight:
5.04 oz (143.0 g)
6.07 oz (172.0 g)
5.04 oz (143.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Aluminum
Back: Plastic; Frame: Plastic
Back: Plastic; Frame: Plastic
Biometrics:
Fingerprint (touch)
2D Face unlock, In-screen fingerprint
Fingerprint (touch)
Keys:
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors:
Black, Gold, Blue
Prism Crush black, Prism Crush white, Prism Crush pink, Prism Crush blue
Just black
Cellular
LTE (FDD):
Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD)
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)
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), 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+)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
UMTS:
Bands 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100)
Data Speed:
LTE-A, HSPA, HSUPA
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
LTE-A Cat 11 (600/75 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
Dual SIM:
Shared with microSD
Yes
SIM type:
Nano SIM
Nano SIM
Nano SIM, eSIM
Multimedia
Headphones:
3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
3.5mm jack
Speakers:
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features:
Album art cover, Background playback
Dolby Atmos
aptX, aptX-HD
Screen mirroring:
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Radio:
FM
Additional microphone(s):
for Noise cancellation
for Noise cancellation
for Noise cancellation
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:
4.2
5.0
5.1
Wi-Fi:
802.11 b, g, n; Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:
microUSB, USB 2.0
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1
Features:
Mass storage device, Charging
Charging, OTG
Charging
Location:
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:
Accelerometer, Compass
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers)
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Other:
NFC, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC, ANT+
NFC
Hearing aid compatible:
M3, T4
Phone features
Notifications:
Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Other features:
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording
Regulatory Approval
Measured SAR:
Head:
0.89 W/kg
1.18 W/kg
Body:
1.18 W/kg
1.19 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:
1.56 W/kg
1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router:
1.12 W/kg
1.00 W/kg
Phablet:
2.76 W/kg
Buyers information
Price:
$ 400
$ 349
User Manual:
This is the official Samsung Galaxy A51 User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.
In The Box:
Charger, USB Cable, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card, Eject Tool, TP Protective Film
18W USB-C power adapter, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), Quick Start Guide, Quick Switch Adapter, SIM tool
Availability
Officially announced:
Dec 12, 2019
Aug 03, 2020