Samsung Galaxy A51 Smartphone

Galaxy A51

Overview

The Galaxy A51 has already been launched in India at a starting price of Rs. 23,999. This new smartphone brings some iterative updates to the current Galaxy A50s (Review) in order to keep the series fresh and relevant.
According to Samsung, the Galaxy A51 is among the first phones in the series to sport an Infinity-O display and a macro camera. Apart from these highlight features, it has many of the same specifications as its predecessor, including its AMOLED display, processor, and design aesthetic. There isn't a lot of competition at this price level, other than the Redmi K20 Pro (Review) and Redmi K20 (Review), which could be an advantage for Samsung. 

BEST BUY LINK: Samsung Galaxy A51 (Blue, 6GB RAM, 128GB Storage)

Display

The Infinity-O Display of Galaxy A51 optimizes visual symmetry. Now you can game, watch, surf and multi-task without interruption on an FHD+ widescreen display - all powered by Super AMOLED technology.
The biggest change is the Infinity-O display, which we're seeing for the first time on a Galaxy A-series phone. Images simulated for illustrative purposes. Infinity Display: a near bezel-less, full-frontal glass, edge-to-edge screen. Measured diagonally, the screen size is 16.40cm (6.5") in the full rectangle and 16.09cm (6.3") with accounting for the rounded corners. The actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and the camera cutout.

Camera

The 48MP Main Cam for crisp, clear photos, day and night. The 12MP Ultra Wide Cam captures more in the frame with its 123-degree view. Choose the upgraded 5MP Macro Cam for highly refined close-ups and make sure the subject always stands out with the 5MP Depth Camera’s multiple Live Focus effects. In One UI 2.0, the camera app has been reworked a bit, and now has slightly different-looking icons. Most of the shooting modes are also now clubbed together in the “MORE” menu, but you can add them to the main viewfinder interface if needed. The main camera captures oversampled 12-megapixel photos by default but you can shoot at the full 48-megapixel resolution if needed. This option is hidden away in the aspect ratio menu. Under good light, the Galaxy A51 managed to capture detailed shots of objects that were in the center of the frame.

Battery

When you’re out, doing what you love, you need a phone that can last. A 4,000mAh (typical)* battery gives you the power to stream, share, and game. And if you start running low, plugin and power up with 15W Fast Charging. Typical value tested under third-party laboratory conditions. The typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard.
Rated (minimum) capacity is 3,900 mAh. Actual battery life may vary depending on a network environment, usage patterns and other factors.

Design

The body of the Samsung Galaxy A51 has a similar design to that of the Galaxy A50s. The rhythmical pattern of Galaxy A51’s design theme comes in smooth and elegant pastel shades including Prism Crush Black, White, and Blue. A premium gloss finish and the alive screen adds a perfect touch of style to its 7.9 mm sleek and slim body, perfectly blending style with in-hand comfort. Samsung might not have changed the design of the body too much, but having a hole-punch display does give this phone a premium look, which we appreciate. The Galaxy A51 uses a Super AMOLED panel with a Full-HD+ resolution, which produces punchy colors and good sharpness. It looks striking from the front, thanks to slim bezels all around. The glossy body is prone to picking up fingerprints but they're not too visible on our Prism Crush Black unit. The finish of the rear is a little slippery too, but thankfully Samsung provides a case in the box.

Processor

Samsung uses the same Exynos 9611 processor as the Galaxy A50s, which is 2020 and at this price, feels a bit weak. The Galaxy A51 is available with 6GB or 8GB of RAM, and both variants have 128GB of internal storage. Other specifications include dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS, NFC, and FM radio. The usual sensors are present, and this phone also has Widevine L1 certification. The Galaxy A51 supports Samsung Pay, so you can use it for contactless payments. The software running on this phone out-of-the-box is Samsung's One UI 2.0, which is based on Android 10. Move a level up with an enhanced Game Booster. The Galaxy A51 also comes with an advanced Octa-core Exynos 9611 and up to 6GB RAM to deliver a smooth and lag-free gaming experience. Now download and store more with up to 128GB storage.

Specifications

Display

16.4cm(6.5") FHD+
Infinity-O AMOLED display

Slimness

7.9mm

Camera

Quad Rear- 48MP / 12MP / 5MP / 5MP
Front - 32MP

Memory

6GB / 8GB + 128GB
Up to 512GB Expandable

Battery

4,000mAh + 15W Fast Charging
USB Type C

Processor

Exynos 9611
Game Booster

OS

Android 10
Samsung One UI

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