Samsung Galaxy A51 5G

Build Quality

The Samsung Galaxy A51 5G, released on April 29, 2020, features a plastic build with a glossy finish. It measures 158.9 mm in height, 73.6 mm in width, and 8.7 mm in depth, weighing 187 grams. The phone is not foldable and has a fairly standard rectangular design for its time. Color options include Prism Cube Black, Prism Cube White, and Prism Cube Pink. It doesn’t feature any specific ruggedization, and the screen protection is not specified.

Screen Quality

The device boasts a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of 405 ppi. The aspect ratio is 20:9. The display is a Super AMOLED panel, which provides vibrant colors and deep blacks. It has a hole-punch notch for the selfie camera and is a capacitive multi-touch display with a frameless design. HDR support is absent. The screen's refresh rate is standard and not specified.

Camera Performance

The Galaxy A51 5G is equipped with a quad-camera setup on the rear. The primary camera is a 48MP Sony IMX582 Exmor RS sensor with an f/2.0 aperture and 0.80µm pixel size, supporting 2x2 pixel binning. Additional rear cameras include a 12MP wide-angle lens (f/2.2, 1.12µm), a 5MP depth sensor (f/2.2, 1.12µm), and a 5MP macro lens (f/2.0, 1.12µm). The front-facing selfie camera uses a 32MP Samsung S5KGD1 ISOCELL sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and 0.80µm pixels, also supporting 2x2 pixel binning.

Video recording capabilities include 4K at 30fps with EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization), 1080p at 30fps with EIS and 1080p at 120fps with EIS. Slow-motion video at 480fps is also supported. The camera features LED flash, digital zoom, autofocus, touch focus, and phase detection autofocus (PDAF). Other features include HDR, panorama, and night mode, among others. There is no optical image stabilization (OIS).

Software Experience

The Samsung Galaxy A51 5G launched with Android 10 and has been updated to Android 13. The specific user interface (OneUI) is not detailed but is typical of Samsung devices. The phone includes sensors like an accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, and an under-display fingerprint sensor for security.

Battery Performance

The device is powered by a 4500mAh Li-Ion battery, which is non-removable. It features fast charging, though the specific wattage is not listed. Wireless charging is not supported.

Value for Money

The Samsung Galaxy A51 5G was positioned as a medium-priced phone at its launch. It provides 5G connectivity and a solid set of features. The phone version priced with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, has listed prices around $106.83 to $193.96. The inclusion of a Super AMOLED display, a versatile camera system, and 5G support offers reasonable value, but prices may vary based on market conditions. The device uses a Samsung Exynos 980 chipset and has 6GB of RAM, which is sufficient for normal use but may feel dated compared to newer processors.