LG G3 (D850 16GB) vs Samsung Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN)

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Side by side comparison between LG G3 vs Samsung Galaxy M51 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/20/2020 9:58 PM, updated: 4/29/2021 1:39 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy M51 X LG G3 (D850 16GB) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS+

1440x2392

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

20Points Samsung Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN) Compare LG G3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

7000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

9 Advantages LG G3 (D850 16GB)	vs	20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN)
+149 grams (5.22 ounces)43% Lighter	vs	213 grams (7.46 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)7% Thinner	vs	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+1440x2392 pixels36% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+508 PPI32% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	385 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)32% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+128GB (106GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT Super IPS+	vs	+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
5.5"	vs	+6.7"22% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3" inches	vs	+1/1.73" inches73% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 32MP14 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 5.0 Lollipop	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps167% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+7000 mAh133% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG G3 (D850 16GB)	Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	LG G3 (D850 16GB)	Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN)
Other model names	AT&T LG G3 4G LTE D850, LG Optimus G3, LG B2	Samsung Galaxy M51 SM-M515F/DSN (6GB RAM)
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), (Global, International)
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	6/1/2014	9/11/2020
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.6 x 146.3 millimeters (2.94 x 5.76 in)	76.3 x 163.9 millimeters (3 x 6.45 in)
Weight	149 grams (5.22 ounces)	213 grams (7.46 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG G3 (D850 16GB)	Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN)
Display type	TFT Super IPS+	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~79% (screen-to-body ratio)	~88.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2392 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	508 PPI	385 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG G3 (D850 16GB)	Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 5.0 Lollipop	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG G3 (D850 16GB)	Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G (SM7150-AB) (8nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG G3 (D850 16GB)	Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	128GB (106GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG G3 (D850 16GB)	Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	400/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	LG G3 (D850 16GB)	Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4160x3120 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	29mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/1.73" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG G3 (D850 16GB)	Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG G3 (D850 16GB)	Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	LG G3 (D850 16GB)	Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG G3 (D850 16GB)	Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG G3 (D850 16GB)	Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-53YH	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	7000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	64 hours (2.7 days)
Standby	500 hours (20.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	LG G3 (D850 16GB)	Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Violet, Red • USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3 • Notification LED • Dolby mobile sound • 1W Speaker with Boost AMP • Knock Code, Quick Memo, QRemote • Plastic body • MiraCast • Wireless Charging	• Colors: Celestial Black, Electric Blue • One UI 2.1, 3.1
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG G3 (D850 16GB)	Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.609W/kg (head), 1.446W/kg (body)