Samsung Galaxy A51 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A71 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A71 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A51 5G | Samsung Galaxy A71 5G |
|---|
| Price | $99 | $79 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 25W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.5 in | 6.7 in |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 187 g | 185 g |
| Released | Apr 2020 | Jun 2020 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A71 5G is ahead on our rating, wired charging, screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A71 5G is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A51 5G | Samsung Galaxy A71 5G |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED Plus |
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A51 5G | Samsung Galaxy A71 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5 | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5 |
| Chipset | Exynos 980 (8 nm) (Note: Some carrier variants, like Verizon, used Snapdragon 765G) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (7 nm) - USA/UW variant; Exynos 980 (8 nm) - Global variant |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A77 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) - Snapdragon; Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A77 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) - Exynos |
| GPU | Mali-G76 MP5 | Adreno 620 - Snapdragon; Mali-G76 MP5 - Exynos |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A51 5G | Samsung Galaxy A71 5G |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | — |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM | — |
| RAM | — | 6GB or 8GB |
| Internal Storage | — | 128GB (UFS) |
| Card Slot | — | microSDXC (dedicated slot or uses shared SIM slot) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A51 5G | Samsung Galaxy A71 5G |
|---|
| Quad | 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) | 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF; 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide); 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 5 MP, f/2.2, (depth) |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/240fps, Super Steady EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A51 5G | Samsung Galaxy A71 5G |
|---|
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide) |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A51 5G | Samsung Galaxy A71 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 15W wired | 25W wired fast charging |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A51 5G | Samsung Galaxy A71 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 158.9 x 73.6 x 8.7 mm (6.26 x 2.90 x 0.34 in) | 162.5 x 75.5 x 8.1 mm (6.40 x 2.97 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 187 g (6.60 oz) | 185 g (6.53 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A51 5G | Samsung Galaxy A71 5G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| Radio | FM Radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A51 5G | Samsung Galaxy A71 5G |
|---|
| Announced | 2020, April 8 | April 2020 |
| Status | Released 2020, April 29 | Released June 15, 2020 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A51 5G or Samsung Galaxy A71 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A71 5G — 187 g for the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G versus 185 g for the Samsung Galaxy A71 5G.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A51 5G or Samsung Galaxy A71 5G?
Samsung Galaxy A71 5G — Apr 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G versus Jun 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy A71 5G.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A71 5G rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A71 5G 8/10.
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