1/8
- Black
- White
- Blue
- Pink
- 4 colours
Samsung
6 GB / 128 GB / Global / A516F · Launched April 2020
Overview
NeoScore
5.1
#2774 of 6247
- Design & display
- 6.8
- Performance & hardware
- 4.4
- Camera
- 4.4
- Connectivity
- 6.2
- Battery & charging
- 4.5
Strengths
- Its 405 ppi pixel density is higher than that of most phones of its time.
- Its 4,500 mAh battery has more capacity than most phones of its time.
Weak points
- The display is limited to 60 Hz, a lower refresh rate than most phones of its time.
- Its 1/2.96″ main sensor is smaller than those in most phones of its time.
- 15 W charging is slower than on most phones of its time.
- Display
- 6.5″Super AMOLED1,080 × 2,400 px60 Hz
- Design
- 187 g73.6 mm158.9 mm8.7 mm
- Performance
- Samsung Exynos 980Octa-Core8 GB RAM128 GB
- AnTuTu
- 316,007Better than 80% of phones
- Battery
- 4,500 mAh15 W
- Cameras
- 48 Mpx · f/212 Mpx · f/2.25 Mpx · f/25 Mpx · f/2.2
- Network
- 5G4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 13
Editorial report
Samsung Galaxy A51 5G 6 GB / 128 GB / Global / A516F technical sheet
The Samsung Galaxy A51 5G suits anyone after a midrange phone with 5G and an AMOLED display, but its 60 Hz refresh rate is lower than that of most phones of its time. That is the main compromise for buyers who value smoother motion. The 6.5-inch Super AMOLED screen counters with 405 ppi, a pixel density higher than on most phones launched around the same time.
Performance is above average among phones from that period. Connectivity fares better still: the A51 5G supports 5G, NFC, dual-band Wi-Fi, and two Nano-SIM cards, putting it ahead of most phones of its time in this respect. The configuration shown pairs 6 GB of RAM with 128 GB of expandable storage.
The camera is below average. Its 48 MP main sensor measures 1/2.96″, smaller than those in most phones of its time, and there is no optical image stabilization or optical zoom. The 4,500 mAh battery has more capacity than most, while 15 W charging is slower than on most phones of the period. Android 13, a 3.5 mm audio jack, and Always-On Display round out the features. Its NeoScore is 5.1. This is a reasonable fit for buyers who put 5G, an AMOLED screen, and broad connectivity ahead of a high refresh rate, stronger camera hardware, or faster charging.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
5.14
/10
Prices in United States
Selected variant
6 GB / 128 GB / Global / A516F
Design & display
6.8
- Display Technology Super AMOLED
- 8.7
- Display Refresh Rate 60 Hz
- 5.0
- Display Pixel Density 405 ppi
- 8.6
- Display Features Gorilla Glass 3, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display
- 2.0
- Weight 187 g
- 7.3
- Usable Surface 87.2 %
- 8.6
- Body Thickness 8.7 mm
- 6.6
Performance & hardware
4.4
- AnTuTu Score 316,007
- 2.2
- RAM Capacity 8 GB
- 5.1
- Storage Type UFS 2.1
- 4.5
- Processor Process Size 8 nm
- 5.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity 128 GB
- 5.6
- Maximum CPU Clock 2.2 GHz
- 4.9
- RAM Type LPDDR4X
- 5.0
Camera
4.4
- Sensor Size 1/2.96″
- 3.1
- Aperture f/2
- 7.0
- Optical Image Stabilization No
- 2.0
- Resolution 48 Mpx
- 8.0
- Optical Zoom 0 x
- 0.0
- Camera Features LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, Digital Zoom, Quadruple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Night Mode, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, RAW Capture, Time-Lapse
- 0.0
Connectivity
6.2
- Connectivity Features 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
- 3.0
- 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
- 10.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- 5.0
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0
- 5.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- 9.0
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- 7.5
Battery & charging
4.5
- Battery Capacity 4,500 mAh
- 7.4
- Fast Charge Power 15 W
- 3.0
- Battery Features Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- 0.0
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- Design & display
- 6.81
- Performance & hardware
- 4.39
- Camera
- 4.38
- Connectivity
- 6.15
- Battery & charging
- 4.46
- NeoScore rank
- #2774 / 6247
Samsung
Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Samsung Exynos 980
- Processor Process Size
- 8 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Mali-G76 MP5
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 2.2 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 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
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- AnTuTu version
- v8
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, White, Blue, Pink
- Body Thickness
- 8.7 mm
- Body Width
- 73.6 mm
- Body Height
- 158.9 mm
- Weight
- 187 g
- Usable Surface
- 87.2 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
- Unfolded thickness
- 8.7 mm
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Polymer
- Fast Charge Power
- 15 W
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 20:9
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- Display Diagonal
- 6.5″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,400 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 405 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 60 Hz
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 120 Hz
- Display Features
- Gorilla Glass 3, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Under Display
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor
Software
- Operating System
- Android 13
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 13
- OS Update Support
- 2 years
- Direct OS Updates
- No
- Google Services
- Yes
- Widevine L1
- Yes
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- 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
- GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
- Wi-Fi Standards
- 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
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- Connectivity Features
- 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
- 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
- 2,550 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 1,280 Mbps
Audio
- Microphone Count
- 2
- Audio Features
- A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP
Technical
- Model numbers
- SM-A516F, SM-A516F/DSN, SM-A516N, SM-A516B/DS, SM-A516B, SM-A516U, SC-54A, SM-A516U1, SCG07, SM-A5160
Product codes
- EAN
- 8806090500749
Galaxy A51 5G
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear main camera
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX582 Exmor RS
- Resolution
- 48 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.96″
- Pixel Size
- 0.8 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX582 Exmor RS
- Resolution
- 48 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.96″
- Pixel Size
- 0.8 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Video
- Video Recording
- 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 120 fps, Gyro-EIS
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 480 fps
Lens
- Optical Zoom
- 0 x
- Aperture
- f/2
- Optical Image Stabilization
- No
Flash
- Flash Type
- LED
- Flash LED Count
- 1 LED
Features
- Camera Features
- LED Flash, Panorama, HDR, Digital Zoom, Quadruple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Night Mode, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, RAW Capture, Time-Lapse
Rear ultrawide camera
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Rear macro camera
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
- Aperture
- f/2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2
Rear depth camera
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 5 Mpx
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Front camera
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5KGD1
- Resolution
- 32 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.8″
- Pixel Size
- 0.8 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5KGD1
- Resolution
- 32 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.8″
- Pixel Size
- 0.8 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Video
- Video Recording
- 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Features
- Camera Features
- HDR
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08Variant details
- Memory
- 6 GB
- Markets
- Global
- Storage
- 128 GB
- Model codes
- A516F
- Market codes
- Global
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