Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 128GB) vs Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A51 vs Sony Xperia SL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/4/2020 4:27 PM, updated: 11/21/2022 8:39 AM

Compare Sony Xperia SL X Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 128GB) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii) Compare Samsung Galaxy A51 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 128GB)

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!

25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 128GB)	vs	4 Advantages Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)102% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core
+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+128GB (107GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (28GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)34% Thinner	vs	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+1080x2400 pixels181% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+405 PPI18% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	342 PPI
+6.5"51% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP23 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+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 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh129% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1750 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+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	2.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
172 grams (6.02 ounces)	vs	+144 grams (5.04 ounces)19% Lighter
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 128GB)	Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)
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Model	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 128GB)	Xperia SL (LT26ii)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy A51 SM-A515F/DSM	Sony Xperia SL LT26ii, Sony SL
Country or region available	Kazakhstan, Russia	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	12/16/2019, Announced: 12/12/2019	10/1/2012
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.6 x 158.5 millimeters (2.9 x 6.24 in)	64 x 128 millimeters (2.52 x 5.04 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 128GB)	Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	405 PPI	342 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 128GB)	Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)
System version	Android 10	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 128GB)	Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260 (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 128GB)	Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128GB (107GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (28GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 128GB)	Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 128GB)	Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)
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	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 29 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 128GB)	Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
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 (SM-A515F/DSM 128GB)	Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 128GB)	Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	2.1 + 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)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 128GB)	Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 128GB)	Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	8.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	420 hours (17.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 128GB)	Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)
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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Prism, Crush Black, White, Blue, Pink	• Colors: Black, White, Silver, Pink • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • Video stabiliser • PlayNow • xLOUD • 3D surround sound • 3D sweep panorama • SE Timescape • Use your phone as a remote control for Sony TV
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DSM 128GB)	Sony Xperia SL (LT26ii)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.31W/kg (head), 0.6W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.369W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)	1.3W/kg (head)