Motorola Edge (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Edge vs Samsung Galaxy A51 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.7"
OLED
OLED
1080x2340
64
MP
MP
25mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
48
MP
MP
32mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Motorola Edge (256GB)
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31 Common items in both devices |
6GB LPDDR4X |
UFS 2.1 |
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
16 million |
LED flash |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
+24 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Motorola Edge (256GB) | Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS) | |
Model | Edge (256GB) | Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS) |
Other model names | Motorola Edge XT2063-3, Lenovo Moto Edge 5G (6GB RAM) | Galaxy A51 SM-A516B |
Country or region available | USA | (Global, International) |
Brand | Motorola | Samsung |
Release date | 5/14/2020, Announced: 4/22/2020 | 4/29/2020, Announced: 4/8/2020 |
Depth | 9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches) | 8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 71.1 x 161.6 millimeters (2.8 x 6.36 in) | 73.6 x 158.9 millimeters (2.9 x 6.26 in) |
Weight | 188 grams (6.58 ounces) | 187 grams (6.55 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
Protection against water and others | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Motorola Edge (256GB) | Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS) | |
Display type | OLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.7" inches | 6.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~95.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~87.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 385 PPI | 405 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | 90Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | HDR10 | Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Motorola Edge (256GB) | Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 10 |
Firmware update | Android 12 | Android 13 |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Motorola Edge (256GB) | Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 980 (8nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A77 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz) | ARM Mali-G76 MP5 (728MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 305989 (v8) Geekbench: 1862 (v5.1) GFXBench: 18fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 316007 (v8) Geekbench: 1867(v5.1) GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Motorola Edge (256GB) | Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 256GB (235GB available) UFS 2.1 | 128GB (105GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Motorola Edge (256GB) | Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/150 Mbps | 2000/200 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat12/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 78) | SA/NSA/Sub6 (41, 78) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Motorola Edge (256GB) | Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.452mm1.12µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.0µm 0.3MP TOF 3D | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.12µm 5MP telephoto f/2.440mm 5MP depth f/2.21/5.0"1.12µm |
Main camera resolution | 10120x6328 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/1.72" inches | 1/2" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | 4K@30fps 1080p@60fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Motorola Edge (256GB) | Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 25 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 5760x4320 pixels | 6528x4896 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.8" inches |
Pixel size | 0.9µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Motorola Edge (256GB) | Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers by Waves | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Motorola Edge (256GB) | Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 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 | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Motorola Edge (256GB) | Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Motorola Edge (256GB) | Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | 15W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Motorola Edge (256GB) | Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
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: Solar Black, Midnight Magenta • Moto Actions | • Colors: Prism Cube Black, Prism Cube White, Prism Cube Pink |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Motorola Edge (256GB) | Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 1.79W/kg (head), 1.68W/kg (body) | 0.496W/kg (head), 1.555W/kg (body) |