Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia 5 vs Samsung Galaxy A51 5G
Comparison between Sony Xperia 5 and Samsung Galaxy A51 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Sony Xperia 5, ahead on Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Xperia 5 | Galaxy A51 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.1 | 6.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.9 | 4.4 |
| Camera | 6.6 | 4.4 |
| Connectivity | 6.0 | 6.2 |
| Battery & charging | 2.6 | 4.5 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia 5, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 416,601
- against 316,007
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Display Pixel Density
- 449 ppi
- against 405 ppi
- Weight
- 164 g
- against 187 g
Samsung Galaxy A51 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 3,140 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against OLED
- Usable Surface
- 87.2 %
- against 80.9 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia 5 | Galaxy A51 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Samsung Exynos 980 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 8 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | Mali-G76 MP5 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz Best value | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 416,601 Best value | 316,007 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 947 Best value | 861 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,641 Best value | 1,858 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485, 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 and 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485 | 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 | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Xperia 5 | Galaxy A51 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Red, Black, Grey | Black, White, Blue, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 8.7 mm |
| Body Width | 68 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Body Height | 158 mm | 158.9 mm |
| Weight | 164 g Best value | 187 g |
| Usable Surface | 80.9 % | 87.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP65, IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8.7 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia 5 | Galaxy A51 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,140 mAh | 4,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Xperia 5 | Galaxy A51 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,520 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 449 ppi Best value | 405 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 6, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia 5 | Galaxy A51 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia 5 | Galaxy A51 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Xperia 5 | Galaxy A51 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 13 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia 5 | Galaxy A51 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, 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 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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 B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B66 | 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 | 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 6 (802.11ax) Best value | 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 Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX HD, LE | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DLNA, Infrared | 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 3.1 Best value | 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 | 1,600 Mbps | 2,550 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 1,280 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia 5 | Galaxy A51 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, Hi-Res Audio Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia 5 | Galaxy A51 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | J8210, J8270, J9210, SOV41, SO-01M | SM-A516F, SM-A516F/DSN, SM-A516N, SM-A516B/DS, SM-A516B, SM-A516U, SC-54A, SM-A516U1, SCG07, SM-A5160 |
