Motorola Moto G 5G Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Motorola Moto G 5G Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Motorola Moto G 5G Plus | Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW |
|---|
| Price | ₹28,999 | ₹26,796 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 20W | 15W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.5 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 207 g | — |
| Released | Jul 2020 | Aug 2020 |
Summary: Motorola Moto G 5G Plus is ahead on battery, wired charging, ram (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Motorola Moto G 5G Plus is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Motorola Moto G 5G Plus | Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW |
|---|
| Type | LTPS IPS LCD, 90Hz, HDR10 | Super AMOLED, Infinity-O Display |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2520 pixels, 21:9 ratio (~409 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Platform
| Motorola Moto G 5G Plus | Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW |
|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765 5G (7 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.3 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 620 | Adreno 620 |
| OS | — | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13 with One UI 5.1 |
Memory
| Motorola Moto G 5G Plus | Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot, up to 1TB) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | — |
Main Camera
| Motorola Moto G 5G Plus | Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW |
|---|
| Quad | 48 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.2, (macro), AF; 2 MP, f/2.2, (depth) | 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, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Motorola Moto G 5G Plus | Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW |
|---|
| Dual | 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.0µm; 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm | — |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm |
Battery
| Motorola Moto G 5G Plus | Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 20W wired (TurboPower, Quick Charge 3.0) | 15W fast charging |
Body
| Motorola Moto G 5G Plus | Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW |
|---|
| Dimensions | 168 x 74 x 9 mm (6.61 x 2.91 x 0.35 in) | 158.8 x 73.4 x 8.6 mm (6.25 x 2.89 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight | 207 g (7.30 oz) | 188.8 g (6.66 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| Protection | Splash resistant / Water repellent design | — |
Comms
| Motorola Moto G 5G Plus | Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW |
|---|
| 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 | 5.1, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio | FM Radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
Launch
| Motorola Moto G 5G Plus | Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW |
|---|
| Announced | July 2020 | August 4, 2020 |
| Status | Available. Released July 8, 2020 | Available. Released 2020, August 14 |
| OS at Launch | Android 10, upgradable to Android 11 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Motorola Moto G 5G Plus or Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW?
Motorola Moto G 5G Plus — 5,000 mAh for the Motorola Moto G 5G Plus versus 4,500 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW.
Which has more RAM, Motorola Moto G 5G Plus or Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW?
Motorola Moto G 5G Plus — 8 GB for the Motorola Moto G 5G Plus versus 6 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW.
Which is newer, Motorola Moto G 5G Plus or Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW?
Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW — Jul 2020 for the Motorola Moto G 5G Plus versus Aug 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW.
Is the Motorola Moto G 5G Plus or the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW rated higher?
We rate the Motorola Moto G 5G Plus 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW 7/10.
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