Motorola Moto G51 (128GB/4GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B/DS)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G51 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.8"
IPS
IPS
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.2"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3200
12.2
MP
MP
10mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B/DS)
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21 Common items in both devices |
128GB (108GB available) / 128GB (104GB available) |
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
120Hz |
16 million |
LED flash |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
+14 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Moto G51 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B/DS) | |
Model | Moto G51 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B/DS) |
Other model names | Lenovo Moto G51 5G (XT2171-1, XT2171-2, XT2171-3) | Galaxy S20 SM-G981B/Dual-Sim (Exynos, 12GB RAM) - Global |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Europe), (Global, International) |
Brand | Motorola | Samsung |
Release date | 11/30/2021, Announced: 11/3/2021 | 3/6/2020, Announced: 2/11/2020 |
Depth | 9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 76.5 x 170.5 millimeters (3.01 x 6.71 in) | 69.1 x 151.7 millimeters (2.72 x 5.97 in) |
Weight | 208 grams (7.28 ounces) | 163 grams (5.71 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Moto G51 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B/DS) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.8" inches | 6.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~85.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~88.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1440x3200 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 387 PPI | 566 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 6 |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Display features | Not supported | HDR10+ Always-On Display 120Hz@FHD 60Hz@QHD |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Moto G51 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B/DS) | |
System version | Android 11 | Android 10 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 13 |
User Interface | My UX | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Moto G51 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B/DS) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ (SM4350-AC) (8nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 990 (7nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 460 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 460 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.73GHz Mongoose M5 (Dual-core) 2x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 (800MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Moto G51 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B/DS) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 12GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage | 128GB (108GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (104GB available) UFS 3.0 |
External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Moto G51 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B/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) + e-SIM |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 5000/1024 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 77, 78) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 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 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
Moto G51 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B/DS) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 | (triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 64MP telephoto f/2.029mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS1.1x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.76" inches | 1/1.76" inches |
Pixel size | 0.64µm pixel | 1.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | 1080p@240fps | 4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
Moto G51 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B/DS) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 3872x2592 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.2" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Moto G51 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B/DS) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) Dolby Atmos | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
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 | ||
Moto G51 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B/DS) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
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/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Moto G51 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B/DS) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Moto G51 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B/DS) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 10W Wired charging | 25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 20 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Moto G51 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B/DS) | |
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: Indigo Blue, Aqua Blue, Bright Silver | • Colors: Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink, Cloud White, Aura Red • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Moto G51 (128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981B/DS) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.382W/kg (head), 1.525W/kg (body) |