Nokia 6.1 (TA-1050) vs Samsung Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN)
Side by side comparison between Nokia 6.1 vs Samsung Galaxy M51 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
8mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
64
MP
MP
32mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
7000
mAh
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!
5 Advantages 
16 Advantages | 32 Common items in both devices |
| eMMC 5.1 |
| 60Hz |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| HDR photo on both cameras |
| +25 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Nokia 6.1 (TA-1050) | Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN) | |
| Model | 6.1 (TA-1050) | Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN) |
| Other model names | Nokia 6 2018 Single-Sim (3GB RAM), HMD Plate 2 | Samsung Galaxy M51 SM-M515F/DSN (6GB RAM) |
| Country or region available |     Australia, Scotland, England, New Zealand |   (Europe), (Global, International) |
| Brand | Nokia | Samsung |
| Release date | 5/6/2018, Announced: 1/5/2018 | 9/11/2020 |
| Depth | 8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches) | 9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 75.8 x 148.8 millimeters (2.98 x 5.86 in) | 76.3 x 163.9 millimeters (3 x 6.45 in) |
| Weight | 172 grams (6.02 ounces) | 213 grams (7.46 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Nokia 6.1 (TA-1050) | Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Plus |
| Screen size | 5.5" inches | 6.7" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~73.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~88.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 401 PPI | 385 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | Not supported | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Nokia 6.1 (TA-1050) | Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN) | |
| System version | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 10 |
| Firmware update | Android 10 | Android 11 |
| User Interface | Android One edition | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Nokia 6.1 (TA-1050) | Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 (SDM630) (14nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G (SM7150-AB) (8nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (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 508 (650-700Mhz) | Qualcomm Adreno 618 (700MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 90435 (v7) Geekbench: 4225 (v4.4) GFXBench: 6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Nokia 6.1 (TA-1050) | Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN) | |
| RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR4 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 128GB (106GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Nokia 6.1 (TA-1050) | 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) nano-SIM (4FF) | 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 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) | 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+, TD-LTE, 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 | ||
| Nokia 6.1 (TA-1050) | Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 16 megapixels | (quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 5MP macro f/2.4 5MP depth f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 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/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 27mm (lens) | 26mm (lens) |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/1.73" inches |
| Pixel size | 1µm 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 | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | Zeiss optics | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Nokia 6.1 (TA-1050) | Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 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 | 1/4" inches | 1/2.8" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Nokia 6.1 (TA-1050) | Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN) | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM (RDS) | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Nokia 6.1 (TA-1050) | Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + 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, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Nokia 6.1 (TA-1050) | Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Nokia 6.1 (TA-1050) | Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | 25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | 16 hours | 64 hours (2.7 days) |
| Standby | 507 hours (21.1 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Nokia 6.1 (TA-1050) | Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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/copper, White/iron, Blue/gold | • Colors: Celestial Black, Electric Blue • One UI 2.1, 3.1 |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Nokia 6.1 (TA-1050) | 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) |