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Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108) vs Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy A51 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A51 X Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108) 07Points
5.2"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Removable)

vs
26Points Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) X
6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

32mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/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!

Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)} 7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108) vs Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS)} 26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS)
+159 grams (5.57 ounces)8%
Lighter
vs172 grams (6.02 ounces)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+f/1.9 (aperture)5%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)vs+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)102%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)vs+128GB (107GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 4.5vs+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)3%
Thinner
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels181%
Higher resolution screen
282 PPIvs+405 PPI44%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"vs+6.5"25%
Larger screen
(back) 13MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 32MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3100 mAhvs+4000 mAh29%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
Capacitive
Multitouch
+12 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS)
ModelGalaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS)
Other model namesGalaxy J5 SM-J5108 Dual-Sim 4G, Galaxy J5-6Samsung Galaxy A51 SM-A515F/DS
Country or region availableChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
(Latin America)
(Latin America)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date3/1/201612/16/2019, Announced: 12/12/2019
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)72.3 x 145.8 millimeters (2.85 x 5.74 in)73.6 x 158.5 millimeters (2.9 x 6.24 in)
Weight159 grams (5.57 ounces)172 grams (6.02 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.2" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~87.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)282 PPI405 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredAlways-On Display

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 113051 (v7), 175363 (v8)
Geekbench: 5401 (v4.4), 1294 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 5.6fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)
eMMC 4.5
128GB (107GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat12/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels(quad camera)
48 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.12ยตm
5MP telephoto f/2.440mm
5MP depth f/2.21/5.0"1.12ยตm
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3100 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy21 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold
โ€ข Samsung TouchWiz UX
โ€ข ANT+ support
โ€ข Colors: Prism, Crush Black, White, Blue, Pink

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy J5 2016 (SM-J5108)Galaxy A51 (SM-A515F/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.579W/kg (head), 0.594W/kg (body)0.369W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)
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