The most affordable 5G handset in the western world at the time of writing, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, retails for about €330, making it a bargain next to the Galaxy. The Xiaomi will give you 60fps video in 1080p, an IR blaster, and an HDR10+ capable display - granted, none of these are really game-changers. The camera system is similar, as is the performance of the Snapdragon 765G chip. The battery tests on Mi are ongoing, but we think the Galaxy will prevail if by a little. Going for it, the Samsung has a MicroSD slot and FM radio capability. Actual user memory will vary depending on the mobile phone operator and may change after software upgrades are performed. Display Size : Measured diagonally, the screen size is 164.0mm (6.5") in the full rectangle and 160.9mm (6.3") with accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and the camera cutout.

Another improvement is the Pro mode. Typically, Samsung midrangers get a very basic set of photographic control with just ISO, exposure compensation, and white balance, and that was the case on the A51. The A51 5G, on the other hand, gets the full-fledged Pro mode that flagships have. And that's before you account for the fact that it's the most affordable point of entry into 5G coming from Samsung. It's not as good value as what Xiaomi can give you, but competing offers from other big names like LG and Motorola come at an even larger premium if they're available at all. As such, the Galaxy A51 5G is shaping up to be an easy recommendation for early 5G adopters that would like to reap the benefits of the faster connectivity without shelling flagship money. Pros

The Motorola Edge launched at €600, and that remains its MSRP, but we've seen it for €500, and at that price, it could make sense as a viable alternative to the Galaxy. It's got a more versatile camera system with an extra telephoto cam, stereo speakers, and a 90Hz refresh rate OLED display. Come to think of it, these can be worth the premium to even get the Moto at full retail. Samsung’s Galaxy S screens are brighter and punchier, along with silky animations from the boosted refresh rate, but I didn’t feel like I was missing anything with the A51 5G’s screen. The in-display fingerprint sensor here isn’t lightning-fast, but it recognized my thumb the vast majority of time and usually opens up without much delay. The Galaxy A50 proved that Samsung could keep enough of its flagship flash intact when making budget-friendlier phones, and it was a mid-range hit as a result. A standard LTE-capable A51 followed suit, and now Samsung has released a Galaxy A51 5G model to try and capture the growing market for modestly priced phones that can tap into speedier 5G coverage.

The display resolution shows the number of pixels on the horizontal and vertical side of the screen. The higher the resolution is, the greater the detail of the displayed content.

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There aren't many noticeable differences between the LTE Galaxy A51 and its 5G sibling but the few that exist warrant a fresh review of the device. Let's dive into our Galaxy A51 5G review. The settings icon is located in the upper left corner of the screen and gives you fine control over the cameras. The usual stuff, like video resolution, grid lines, location data, etc., can be found within the menus. You can also turn on and off the Scene optimizer and set the HDR to auto or off (but no forced on position). Meanwhile, right in the viewfinder, you get an aspect ratio selector, which is how you can engage the 48MP mode - now labeled 48MP as opposed to the confusing 4:3H we saw on the A51.

Virtual Proximity Sensing : Sensing proximity information by using software without proximity sensor. Samsung’s Galaxy S screens are brighter and punchier, along with silky animations from the boosted refresh rate, but I didn’t feel like I was missing anything with the A51 5G’s screen.

For starters, the chipset is different - it's the Exynos 980 that is bringing that 5G capability and, along with it, a bump in performance over the modest 9611 SoC of the older model. A bigger battery is also among the new bits, a welcome upgrade to meet the increased power demand. Versions: SM-A515F/DSN (Global); SM-A515F/DS (LATAM); SM-A515F/DST (Brazil); SM-A515F/DSM (Russia); SM-A515F/N (Australia); SM-A515U (USA) Network System on Chip (SoC) A system on a chip (SoC) includes into a single chip some of the main hardware components of the mobile device. SoC A select few people will appreciate it, but it's worth mentioning that a double press on the power button launches the camera app and another double press will switch between front and rear too. Couple that with the option to use the volume keys for shutter release and you have a camera app that you can start and operate almost entirely without touch input. Image quality speeds vary and require optimal network and connection (factors include frequency, bandwidth, congestion); see carrier for availability.

Things are a bit different for the Galaxy A51 5G. That's because it's powered by the Exynos 980 instead. This is Samsung's very own mid-range 8nm chipset with an integrated 5G modem. The CPU is configured with two 2.2GHz Cortex-A77 cores and six 1.8GHz Cortex-A55 cores. The handset is available with 6/8GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It actually gets faster UFS2.1 storage compared to UFS2.0 on the LTE model. The unit we tested has 6GB RAM. Design Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications. WidthThat's Night mode's cue. It reigns in the highlights and lifts up the shadows but does so conservatively so while noticeable the differences aren't huge. Noise does get lower in this mode, and there's no real detail penalty. An increase in saturation can be observed too. You do get basic wired headphones in the box which will get the job done. There's Dolby Atmos support for Bluetooth and wired audio which helps improve the audio experience marginally. There are no complaints about the call audio. Calls come in nice and crisp with sufficient volume at the top end. The Galaxy A51 5G looks just like the LTE variant, no surprises there, but there is a subtle change. Since this is a more “upmarket” version of the device, Samsung has swapped out plastic from the frame for aluminum. This makes the device feel more premium in the hand and it's a welcome change. Information about the height, i.e. the vertical side of the device when it is used in its standard orientation. Information about the number of pixels per centimeter (ppcm) or per inch (ppi) of the display. The higher the pixel density, the more detailed and clearer is the information displayed on the screen.