Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW vs LG G8X ThinQ
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW and LG G8X ThinQ: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and LG.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy A51 5G UW | G8X ThinQ |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.3 | 4.9 |
| Camera | 5.6 | 5.9 |
| Connectivity | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery & charging | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against OLED
- Usable Surface
- 87.5 %
- against 83.3 %
- OS Version
- 10
- against 9
LG G8X ThinQ, if you care about…
- Fast Charge Power
- 21 W
- against 15 W
- SIM Configurations
- Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM
- against Single Nano-SIM
- USB Version
- USB 3.1
- against USB 2.0
- Audio Features
- aptX HD, A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, 32-bit/384kHz Audio
- against A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A51 5G UW | G8X ThinQ |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 620 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.84 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 411,980 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime, 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold, and 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver cores. | Octa-core CPU with 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485, 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485, and 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A51 5G UW | G8X ThinQ |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue | Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.4 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 158.8 mm | 159.3 mm |
| Weight | 188.8 g Best value | 192 g |
| Usable Surface | 87.5 % Best value | 83.3 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68, MIL-STD-810G |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A51 5G UW | G8X ThinQ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 21 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | — | 9 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A51 5G UW | G8X ThinQ |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | OLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ Best value | 6.4″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 405 ppi Best value | 403 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, AMOLED | Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10, Always-On Display, Touchscreen, Secondary Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A51 5G UW | G8X ThinQ |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A51 5G UW | G8X ThinQ |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A51 5G UW | G8X ThinQ |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 Best value | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A51 5G UW | G8X ThinQ |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.1 Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.59 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.32 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | — | 1,600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A51 5G UW | G8X ThinQ |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | aptX HD, A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, 32-bit/384kHz Audio Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A51 5G UW | G8X ThinQ |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A516V | LMG850EMW, LM-G850, 901LG, LM-G850N |
