Samsung Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A54 vs Samsung Galaxy A51 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/17/2023 10:07 AM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:05 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A51 5G X Samsung Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V) Compare Samsung Galaxy A54 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 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!

17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB)	vs	11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)6% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/1.56" inches28% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 13
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+5000 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4500 mAh
+25W67% 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	15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
202 grams (7.07 ounces)	vs	+187 grams (6.55 ounces)8% Lighter
Plastic body, glass front/back	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels3% Higher resolution screen
403 PPI	vs	+405 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.4"	vs	+6.5"2% Larger screen
(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP5% Higher resolution main camera
(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps67% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

25 Common items in both devices

128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (105GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
Other model names	Galaxy A54 5G SM-A546E/DS	Galaxy A51 SM-A516VZBAVZW (Verizon)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	USA
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	3/24/2023, Announced: 3/15/2023	8/14/2020
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.7 x 158.2 millimeters (3.02 x 6.23 in)	73.6 x 158.9 millimeters (2.9 x 6.26 in)
Weight	202 grams (7.07 ounces)	187 grams (6.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.9% (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)	403 PPI	405 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	1000nits[peak] HDR10+	Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
System version	Android 13	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 14	Android 13
User Interface	One UI 5.1 / 6.0	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 1380 (5nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	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)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G68 MP5 (950MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 507187 (v9) Geekbench: 2703 (v5.1), 2797 (v6) GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2	128GB (105GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	5000/200 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	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 Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat12/13 (2, 4, 5, 13, 66) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	mmWave (260, 261)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1.12µm 5MP macro f/2.4	(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	8160x6120 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	1/1.56" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital 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@30/60fps 720p@240fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	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
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (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
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect 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
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	45 hours (1.9 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
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: Graphite, Lime, Violet, White	• Colors: Prism Bricks Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A54 (SM-A546E/DS 128GB)	Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.68W/kg (head), 0.63W/kg (body)	0.59W/kg (head), 1.32W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.693W/kg (head), 1.338W/kg (body)	feature not registered