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Samsung Galaxy A51 vs Samsung Galaxy A52

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SamsungGalaxy A51SamsungGalaxy A52
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2019March 2021
Display
Screen size6.5″6.5″
Resolution2400 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness405 pixels per inch405 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate–90 Hz
Peak brightness–800 nits
Display typeSuper AMOLED Infinity-O display; 6.3-inch viewable diagonal accounting for rounded cornersSuper AMOLED Infinity-O display; 6.3-inch viewable diagonal accounting for rounded corners
Display features–SGS Eye Care certification and Eye Comfort Shield
Performance
ChipExynos 9611Snapdragon 720G
Memory4 GB6 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB
CPUOcta-core, four cores at 2.3 GHz and four at 1.7 GHz; Exynos 9611 confirmed by Samsung supportSnapdragon 720G; octa-core, 2.3 GHz and 1.8 GHz
Storage typeDedicated microSD slot supports cards up to 512 GB; 107 GB available on the 128 GB modelHybrid second SIM/microSD slot, supporting cards up to 1 TB; 102.6 GB available on the 128 GB model
Cameras
Main camera48 MP64 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP12 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera32 MP32 MP
Main camera48 MP, F2.0, autofocus; no optical image stabilisation64 MP, F1.8, autofocus and optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera12 MP, F2.212 MP, F2.2
Front camera32 MP, F2.2, fixed focus32 MP, F2.2, fixed focus
ZoomDigital zoom up to 8×Digital zoom up to 10×
Video recordingUHD 4K 3840 × 2160 at 30 fps; HD slow motion at 240 fpsUHD 4K 3840 × 2160 at 30 fps; HD slow motion at 240 fps
Camera features5 MP F2.4 macro and 5 MP F2.2 depth cameras; Super Steady ultra-wide video in Full HD; rear flash5 MP F2.4 macro and 5 MP F2.4 depth cameras; Night mode, Scene Optimiser and 4K Video Snap
Battery and charging
Battery4,000 mAh4,500 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 20 hoursUp to 21 hours
Wired chargingUp to 15 WUp to 25 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail4,000 mAh typical, 3,890 mAh rated; up to 20 hours video playback4,500 mAh typical, 4,370 mAh rated; up to 21 hours video playback
Wired charging15 W fast chargingUp to 25 W fast charging; 15 W adapter included in India
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight172 g189 g
Thickness7.9 mm8.4 mm
Height × width158.5 × 73.6 mm159.9 × 75.1 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP67
ColoursPrism Crush Black, White and BlueAwesome Violet, Awesome Blue, Awesome Black and Awesome White
Water resistance detail–IP67; up to 30 minutes in 1 m of fresh water under test conditions
BiometricsIn-screen fingerprint readerIn-screen fingerprint reader
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor and virtual proximity sensingAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor and virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersMono speaker and 3.5 mm headphone socketStereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; 3.5 mm headphone socket
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 10 with One UI 2 (TechRadar)Android 11 with One UI 3.1 (Notebookcheck)
Safety featuresSamsung KnoxSamsung Knox
Connectivity
Mobile network4G LTE, 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM4G LTE, 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM
SIMDual nano-SIM with separate microSD slotDual nano-SIM; second slot shared with microSD
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHzWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.0
NFCSupportedSupported
USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0USB Type-C, USB 2.0
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and GalileoGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo

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