OnePlus Nord vs Samsung Galaxy A51 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the OnePlus Nord and the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| OnePlus Nord | Samsung Galaxy A51 5G |
|---|
| Price | $300 | $99 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 4,115 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30W | 15W |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.44 in | 6.5 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 184 g | 187 g |
| Released | Aug 2020 | Apr 2020 |
Summary: OnePlus Nord is ahead on our rating, wired charging, ram (max), storage (max). Samsung Galaxy A51 5G is ahead on battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? OnePlus Nord is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy A51 5G is the cheaper option.
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Display
| OnePlus Nord | Samsung Galaxy A51 5G |
|---|
| Type | Fluid AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+ | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 6.44 inches, 100.6 cm² (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~408 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | sRGB, DCI-P3 support, Reading mode, Night mode, Video enhancer | — |
Platform
| OnePlus Nord | Samsung Galaxy A51 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, OxygenOS 12 | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) | Exynos 980 (8 nm) (Note: Some carrier variants, like Verizon, used Snapdragon 765G) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A77 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 620 | Mali-G76 MP5 |
Memory
| OnePlus Nord | Samsung Galaxy A51 5G |
|---|
| Card slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 64GB 6GB RAM (India only), 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, UFS 2.1 | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| OnePlus Nord | Samsung Galaxy A51 5G |
|---|
| Quad | 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS (Sony IMX586); 8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚ (ultrawide); 5 MP, f/2.4 (depth); 2 MP, f/2.4 (macro) | 48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF; 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide); 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 5 MP, f/2.2, (depth) |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, CINE aspect ratio video recording, UltraShot HDR, Nightscape, Super macro, Portrait, Pro mode, AI scene detection, RAW image, Filters | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| OnePlus Nord | Samsung Galaxy A51 5G |
|---|
| Dual | 32 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm (Sony IMX616); 8 MP, f/2.5, 105˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | — |
| Features | HDR, Screen flash, Face retouching, Filters, Ultra wide selfie, Face unlock | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm |
Battery
| OnePlus Nord | Samsung Galaxy A51 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4115 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 30W wired (Warp Charge 30T), 70% in 30 min | 15W wired |
Body
| OnePlus Nord | Samsung Galaxy A51 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 158.3 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm (6.23 x 2.89 x 0.32 in) | 158.9 x 73.6 x 8.7 mm (6.26 x 2.90 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight | 184 g (6.5 oz) | 187 g (6.60 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame with metallic coat | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| OnePlus Nord | Samsung Galaxy A51 5G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX & aptX HD & LDAC & AAC | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5 Dual Band), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a Dual Band), A-GPS, NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | No | FM Radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| OnePlus Nord | Samsung Galaxy A51 5G |
|---|
| Announced | 2020, July 21 | 2020, April 8 |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, August 04 | Released 2020, April 29 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, OnePlus Nord or Samsung Galaxy A51 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A51 5G — 4,115 mAh for the OnePlus Nord versus 4,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G.
Which has more RAM, OnePlus Nord or Samsung Galaxy A51 5G?
OnePlus Nord — 12 GB for the OnePlus Nord versus 8 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G.
Which is lighter, OnePlus Nord or Samsung Galaxy A51 5G?
OnePlus Nord — 184 g for the OnePlus Nord versus 187 g for the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G.
Which is newer, OnePlus Nord or Samsung Galaxy A51 5G?
OnePlus Nord — Aug 2020 for the OnePlus Nord versus Apr 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G.
Is the OnePlus Nord or the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G rated higher?
We rate the OnePlus Nord 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G 7/10.
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