Samsung Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS) vs Alcatel A7 (5090i)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A51 5G vs Alcatel A7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/28/2020 8:46 PM, updated: 11/21/2022 8:39 AM

Compare Alcatel A7 X Samsung Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Alcatel A7 (5090i) Compare Samsung Galaxy A51 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS)

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!

29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS)	vs	4 Advantages Alcatel A7 (5090i)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)65% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR3
+128GB (105GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)3% Thinner	vs	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS IPS LCD
+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+405 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+6.5"18% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/2" inches50% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" inches
+(front) 32MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+15W50% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	10W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
187 grams (6.55 ounces)	vs	+164 grams (5.74 ounces)14% Lighter
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

19 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

f/2.0 (aperture)

Capacitive

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS)	Alcatel A7 (5090i)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS)	Alcatel A7 (5090i)
Other model names	Galaxy A51 SM-A516B	Alcatel A7 (4GB RAM) OT-5090I
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Samsung	Alcatel
Release date	4/29/2020, Announced: 4/8/2020	9/1/2017
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.6 x 158.9 millimeters (2.9 x 6.26 in)	76.5 x 152.7 millimeters (3.01 x 6.01 in)
Weight	187 grams (6.55 ounces)	164 grams (5.74 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS)	Alcatel A7 (5090i)
Display type	Super AMOLED	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	405 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS)	Alcatel A7 (5090i)
System version	Android 10	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS)	Alcatel A7 (5090i)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 980 (8nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6750T (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A77 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G76 MP5 (728MHz)	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 316007 (v8) Geekbench: 1867(v5.1) GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS)	Alcatel A7 (5090i)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (105GB available) UFS 2.1	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS)	Alcatel A7 (5090i)
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 (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/200 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 700/800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20,28)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (41, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
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
	Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS)	Alcatel A7 (5090i)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.12µm 5MP telephoto f/2.440mm 5MP depth f/2.21/5.0"1.12µm	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS)	Alcatel A7 (5090i)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS)	Alcatel A7 (5090i)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS)	Alcatel A7 (5090i)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS)	Alcatel A7 (5090i)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS)	Alcatel A7 (5090i)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	17 hours
Standby	feature not registered	634 hours (26.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS)	Alcatel A7 (5090i)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Prism Cube Black, Prism Cube White, Prism Cube Pink	• Colors: Metal Black • DIRAC sound
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A51 5G (SM-A516B/DS)	Alcatel A7 (5090i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.496W/kg (head), 1.555W/kg (body)	feature not registered