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Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W) vs Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S9 vs Samsung Galaxy A51 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A51 5G X Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W) 18Points
5.8"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V) Compare Samsung Galaxy S9 X
6.5"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W)

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 S9 (SM-G960W)} 18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W) vs Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)4%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+163 grams (5.71 ounces)15%
Lighter
vs187 grams (6.55 ounces)
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)2%
Thinner
vs8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+HDR10Advantage
The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+1440x2960 pixels64%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+568 PPI40%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs405 PPI
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+f/1.5 (aperture)33%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsVirtual proximity sensor
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
4GB LPDDR4Xvs+6GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (51GB available)vs+128GB (105GB available)106%
More internal storage for applications and files
5.8"vs+6.5"12%
Larger screen
(back) 12.2MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
1/2.55" inchesvs+1/2" inches28%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 32MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 10vs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3000 mAhvs+4500 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

34 Common items in both devices
UFS 2.1
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Super AMOLED
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
+27 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W)Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
ModelGalaxy S9 (SM-G960W)Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
Other model namesBell/Rogers Galaxy S9 G960W (Snapdragon)Galaxy A51 SM-A516VZBAVZW (Verizon)
Country or region availableCanada
Canada
USA
USA
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date3/9/2018, Announced: 2/25/20188/14/2020
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)68.7 x 147.7 millimeters (2.7 x 5.81 in)73.6 x 158.9 millimeters (2.9 x 6.26 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)187 grams (6.55 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W)Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.8" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~87.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)568 PPI405 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10
Always-On Display
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W)Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 13
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W)Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (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 controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 273972 (v8)
Geekbench: 8830 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 14fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W)Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (105GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W)Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 Mbps5000/200 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 19, 20, 28, 29, 30)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat12/13 (2, 4, 5, 13, 66)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedmmWave (260, 261)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W)Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels(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 resolution4032x3024 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.5 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF on back camera and autofocus front cameraPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W)Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.6" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W)Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W)Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W)Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Iris scanner
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W)Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts15W (9V/167A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 2
15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W)Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Gear VR
• Samsung Pay
• Colors: Prism Bricks Blue

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S9 (SM-G960W)Galaxy A51 5G UW (SM-A516V)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.63W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body)0.59W/kg (head), 1.32W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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