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| Global Score | |
| 78.9 | 87.7 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie | Android 10 |
| 2019-05-07 | 2020-09-11 |
| 6.30 x 3.00 x 0.32 inches | 6.45 x 3.00 x 0.37 inches |
| 5.89 ounces | 7.51 ounces |
| Black, Purple and White | Black and White |
| Plastic | Plastic and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 167.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 6.7 inches |
| 2160 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| OLED | Super AMOLED Plus |
| 402 pixels per inch | 385 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SM7150-AA chipset |
| Kryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo 470, 64-bit, 8 nm (Octa-Core 2200 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 615 GPU | Adreno 618 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.27 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 14.14 |
| Camera | |
| 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP | 64.00 MP + 32.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 28.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | 0.57 inches (1/1.76") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 9.79 | 11.88 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3700mAh Battery | 7000mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.68 | 8.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Samsung Galaxy M51 has a score of 87.7, which is much better than the Google Pixel 3a XL's overall score of 78.9. Samsung Galaxy M51's construction is newer, but somewhat thicker and a lot heavier than Google Pixel 3a XL. Both devices in this comparison review work with Android OS, but Samsung Galaxy M51 has an older 10 version and Google Pixel 3a XL has Android 11 version.
Galaxy M51 features just a bit better hardware performance than Google Pixel 3a XL, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Galaxy M51 also has a larger amount of RAM memory. Galaxy M51 counts with a screen that is just as good as Google Pixel 3a XL's display, because although the Galaxy M51 has a little lower pixel density, it also counts with a little bit bigger display and a slightly better 1080 x 2340 resolution.
The Galaxy M51 features a very superior storage capacity for applications, games, photos and videos than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has a slot for external memory cards that admits a maximum of 512 GB and 128 GB internal storage. The Galaxy M51 counts with a really longer battery duration than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has a 7000mAh battery capacity instead of 3700mAh.
Samsung Galaxy M51 shoots a lot better photographs and videos than Google Pixel 3a XL, and although they both have the same (4K) video resolution, a same size diafragm aperture and the same video frame rates, the Samsung Galaxy M51 also has a much bigger sensor providing a much better image quality and a much more megapixels back camera.
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