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Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72) vs Samsung Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 5 II vs Samsung Galaxy M51 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy M51 X Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72) 25Points
6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Samsung Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN) Compare Sony Xperia 5 II X
6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

64
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

7000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)

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!

Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)} 25 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72) vs Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN)} 8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)25%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (230GB available)117%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (106GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+163 grams (5.71 ounces)31%
Lighter
vs213 grams (7.46 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)19%
Thinner
vs9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1080x2520 pixels8%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+449 PPI17%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs385 PPI
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+1/1.7" inches2%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/1.73" inches
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 1200 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+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 reversible connector
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
OLEDvs+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage
Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
6.1"vs+6.7"10%
Larger screen
(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MPvs+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP139%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 32MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4000 mAhvs+7000 mAh75%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
21Wvs+25W19%
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.
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.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

21 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
4K UHD (3840x2160)
Android 11
Capacitive
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN)
ModelXperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN)
Other model namesXperia 5 Mark II XQAS72 (256GB+8GB RAM) 5GSamsung Galaxy M51 SM-M515F/DSN (6GB RAM)
Country or region availableChinaHong KongSingaporeTaiwan
China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan
(Europe)(Global, International)
(Europe), (Global, International)
BrandSonySamsung
Release date9/17/20209/11/2020
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)68 x 158 millimeters (2.68 x 6.22 in)76.3 x 163.9 millimeters (3 x 6.45 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)213 grams (7.46 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN)
Display typeOLEDSuper AMOLED Plus
Screen size6.1" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~88.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2520 pixels (21:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)449 PPI385 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 6Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10+Not supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN)
System versionAndroid 10Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G (SM7150-AB) (8nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 618 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.0
128GB (106GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN)
Dual-SIMDual-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 card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 Mbps400/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 8, 28, 77, 78, 79)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAF3x-optical-zoomOIS
12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.55"PDAF
(quad camera)
64 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°
5MP macro f/2.4
5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length24mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/1.7" inches1/1.73" inches
Pixel size1.8µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical 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 extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length24mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/4" inches1/2.8" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh7000 mAh
Charger, watts21W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
25W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered64 hours (2.7 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Grey, Blue, Pink
• Cameras with ZEISS optics
• Dolby Atmos
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Dynamic vibration system
• PS4 Remote Play
• DUALSHOCK 4 compatibility
• Colors: Celestial Black, Electric Blue
• One UI 2.1, 3.1

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia 5 II (XQ-AS72)Galaxy M51 (SM-M515F/DSN)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.609W/kg (head), 1.446W/kg (body)
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