Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A51 vs Samsung Galaxy M30
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A51 and Samsung Galaxy M30: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy M30, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware or Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A51 | Galaxy M30 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.7 | 3.2 |
| Camera | 4.4 | 4.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | 4.7 |
| Battery & charging | 3.7 | 5.3 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A51, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 276,561
- against 101,651
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.0
- against eMMC 5.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Samsung Galaxy M30, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A51 | Galaxy M30 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 9611 | Samsung Exynos 7904 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm Best value | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 | ARM Mali-G71 MP2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.0 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz Best value | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 276,561 Best value | 101,651 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 331 Best value | 286 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,052 Best value | 937 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A73 cores at 2.3 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.7 GHz. | Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v7 |
| Maximum memory card | — | 1 TB |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A51 | Galaxy M30 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Pink | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 8.5 mm |
| Body Width | 73.6 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 158.5 mm | 159 mm |
| Weight | 172 g Best value | 174 g |
| Usable Surface | 87.4 % Best value | 84.2 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A51 | Galaxy M30 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A51 | Galaxy M30 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 400 nits | — |
| 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 Contrast Ratio | 20 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, AMOLED, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A51 | Galaxy M30 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A51 | Galaxy M30 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A51 | Galaxy M30 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 8 |
| OS Update Support | 2 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A51 | Galaxy M30 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 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 B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G, 2G, 3G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP, ANT+ | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, ANT+ | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.8 W/kg | 0.28 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 0.67 W/kg | 0.39 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.37 W/kg Best value | 0.45 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.59 W/kg | 1.32 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A51 | Galaxy M30 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A51 | Galaxy M30 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A515F, SM-A515F/DSN, SM-A515F/DS, SM-A515F/DST, SM-A515F/DSM, SM-A515F/N, SM-A515U, SM-A515U1, SM-A515W, SM-A515X, SM-S515DL | SM-M305F, SM-M305FN, SM-M305G, SM-M305M, SM-A3051, SM-A3058, SM-A3050 |
