Display
Size:
6.5 inches
6.2 inches
Resolution:
2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 405 PPI
2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 424 PPI
Technology:
Super AMOLED
Dynamic AMOLED
Refresh rate:
60Hz
120Hz (adaptive)
Screen-to-body:
87.37 %
86.06 %
Peak brightness:
1300 cd/m2 (nit)
Features:
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hardware
System chip:
Samsung Exynos 980 (8 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm)
Processor:
Octa-core, 2x 2.2GHz Cortex-A77 + 6x 1.8GHz Cortex-A55, 64-bit
Octa-core, 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 + 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 + 4x 1.80GHz Kryo 680, 64-bit
GPU:
Mali-G76 MP5
Adreno 660
RAM:
6GB LPDDR4
8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage:
128GB, available to use: 105.3 GB
128GB (UFS 3.0), not expandable
Storage expansion:
microSDXC up to 1000 GB
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
OS:
Android (11, 10), Samsung One UI
Android (13, 12, 11), Samsung One UI
Battery
Capacity:
4500 mAh
4000 mAh
Type:
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Charging:
Fast charging
Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, USB Power Delivery, Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qi and Powermat wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging
Max charge speed:
Wired: 25.0W
Wired: 25.0W; Wireless: 15.0W
Camera
Rear:
Quad camera
Triple camera
Main camera:
48 MP (PDAF)
12 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.0; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/2"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 26 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.76"; Pixel size: 1.8 μm
Second camera:
12 MP (Ultra-wide)
64 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Aperture size: F2.0; Focal Length: 29 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.7"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm
Third camera:
5 MP (Macro)
12 MP (Ultra-wide, Autofocus)
Specifications:
Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 40 mm
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
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)
7680x4320 (8K UHD) (24 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (960 fps)
Features:
Hyperlapse, EIS
OIS, HDR, Hyperlapse, Continuous autofocus, Video light, EIS
Front:
32 MP (HDR)
10 MP (PDAF, HDR)
Video capture:
1920x1080 (Full HD)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)
Design
Dimensions:
6.26 x 2.90 x 0.34 inches (158.9 x 73.6 x 8.7 mm)
5.97 x 2.80 x 0.31 inches (151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9 mm)
Weight:
6.60 oz (187.0 g)
6.03 oz (171.0 g)
Materials:
Back: Plastic; Frame: Aluminum
Back: Plastic; Frame: Aluminum
Resistance:
Water, Dust; IP68
Biometrics:
2D Face unlock, In-screen fingerprint
2D Face unlock, Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint
Keys:
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors:
Prism cube black
Phantom pink, Violet, Gray, White
Cellular
5G:
n41, n71, SA, NSA
n2, n5, n12, n25, n41, n66, n71, n77, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave
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)
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), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
LTE (TDD):
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600)
UMTS:
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850)
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed:
LTE-A Pro Cat 16 (1000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS
SIM type:
Nano SIM
HD Voice:
Yes
Multimedia
Headphones:
3.5mm jack
No 3.5mm jack
Speakers:
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features:
Dolby Atmos
32-Bit DAC, Dolby Atmos, aptX, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Screen mirroring:
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
Radio:
FM
FM, Stereo, RDS
Additional microphone(s):
for Noise cancellation
for Noise cancellation, Video recording
Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:
5.0
5.0
Wi-Fi:
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax (Wi-Fi 6), dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:
Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2
Features:
Charging, OTG
Charging, Headphones port, OTG, Video out
Location:
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers)
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer
Other:
NFC, ANT+
NFC, ANT+
Hearing aid compatible:
M3, T3
M3, T3
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:
Jul 15, 2020
Dec 08, 2020
FCC ID value:
A3LSMA516U
A3LSMG991U
Measured SAR:
Head:
1.18 W/kg
0.36 W/kg
Body:
1.20 W/kg
1.08 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:
3.25 W/kg
3.96 W/kg
Wireless Router:
1.37 W/kg
1.09 W/kg
Phablet:
2.49 W/kg
Buyers information
Price:
$ 500
$ 800
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
C to C Data Cable, Ejection Pin
Availability
Officially announced:
Apr 08, 2020
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