Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime Edition vs Samsung Galaxy A51 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime Edition and Samsung Galaxy A51 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A51 5G, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy M31 Prime Edition | Galaxy A51 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.9 | 4.4 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 4.4 |
| Connectivity | 4.4 | 6.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 4.5 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy M31 Prime Edition, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 4,500 mAh
Samsung Galaxy A51 5G, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Body Materials
- Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy
- against Plastic
- OS Version
- 13
- against 11
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
- against 4G, LTE
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy M31 Prime Edition | Galaxy A51 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 9611 | Samsung Exynos 980 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm | 8 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 | Mali-G76 MP5 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 192,608 | 316,007 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 861 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,858 |
| CPU Description | — | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A77 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy M31 Prime Edition | Galaxy A51 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue | Black, White, Blue, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.1 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Body Height | 159.2 mm | 158.9 mm |
| Weight | 191 g | 187 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | — | 87.2 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8.7 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy M31 Prime Edition | Galaxy A51 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh Best value | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy M31 Prime Edition | Galaxy A51 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 420 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.4″ | 6.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 411 ppi Best value | 405 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy M31 Prime Edition | Galaxy A51 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy M31 Prime Edition | Galaxy A51 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy M31 Prime Edition | Galaxy A51 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 13 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy M31 Prime Edition | Galaxy A51 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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 B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | 4G, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 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 | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, ANT+ | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.8 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.67 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.5 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.55 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | 2,550 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 1,280 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy M31 Prime Edition | Galaxy A51 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | — | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy M31 Prime Edition | Galaxy A51 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SM-A516F, SM-A516F/DSN, SM-A516N, SM-A516B/DS, SM-A516B, SM-A516U, SC-54A, SM-A516U1, SCG07, SM-A5160 |
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