SAMSUNG GALAXY A51 6GB+128GB

RAM: 6GB

Internal Storage: 128 GB

Battery:  4,000mAh

Main camera: 48MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP

Front camera: 32 MP

Display: 6.5 inch

Processor: Exynos 9611

Connectivity: Dual sim, 3G, 4G, VoLTE, Wi-Fi

Colors: Prism, Crush Black, White, Blue, Pink

OS: Android 10.0

Design 

This is what you will notice straight away – the design of this Galaxy A51. Yes, it does have that signature A-Series look only that this time there are a few twists here and there. First, see the back panel of this phone. It is made out of glastic (that it a mixture of glass and plastic) but what strikes you the most is the prism pattern it has. I think the Pink option expresses this pattern better. I think in blue you will also love it. A nice implementation here by Samsung at least to get away from the obvious. 

Another thing. Galaxy A51 comes with a quad-camera set up which I shall look into with interest later on in this review. In keeping with the design, we see a new L-shaped orientation of the same right at the top left corner. This is new and I am guessing in an attempt to test people’s reactions Samsung affected this here.

Come now Samsung does not be afraid. Also, there is that LED flash on the back panel and all these are within the boundaries of a rectangular model in a vertical orientation. To be honest, since the cameras here are actually great I do not think you will mind this at all. But let us not get too ahead of ourselves here. 

More

There is yet another thing going on with the design of the Samsung Galaxy A51. Namely, the cutout. Yes, Samsung has now officially brought this high-end in-display notch to the midsection. A move many will surely appreciate. Only that (not a disclaimer) this time the cut our has been placed at the top center and it seems to me it has infringed the display estate just a little bit. Only slightly. The hole punch is fast becoming a thing smartphone makers are fast adopting. It would be nice if we all kept with the trends. Now just to wrap this up let me mention this phone has a 158.5 x 73.6 x 7.9 mm dimension and weighs about 172 grams. 

Galaxy A51 Performance 

After the design of this phone, you shall meet next with its various performance abilities. But I want to commend Samsung for having the latest software update installed in Samsung Galaxy A51. That is Android 10.0 and One UI 2. That is right against all internal odds Samsung Galaxy A51 runs Android 10.0. The same is also powered by an Exynos 9611 (10nm) chipset and an Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) CPU. If you wish to get yourself a smartphone with enormous internal storage and decent memory then you can also take comfort in this one. For it has expandable internal storage of 128GB, with 6GB of RAM. 

Camera and Display

What then is the advantage of having such a brilliant display panel of such a complete (so far) smartphone? A Super AMOLED 1080 x 2400 pixels touchscreen with 405 PPI density and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection? Also, do not forget it has that nice touch of a cut out I mentioned earlier in this review under Design. Well, besides the obvious fact that this display will give allow you crisp content viewing, you will also get to see how immaculate all the camera lenses here work. How fine and how keen to detail they all are. By the way, under the display panel of the A51 is where the fingerprint scanner lies – cool. 

That L-shaped camera module on the back consists of a main 48 MP, f/2.0 wide shooting lens, a 12 MP f/2.2 ultra-wide shooting lens, a 5 MP f/2.4, wide dedicated macro camera, and another 5 MP lens with f/2.2 aperture and which is, in this case, a depth sensor. Dear, how can I even begin to explain how satisfying the images here are?

How can I? Keep in mind there is also a 32 MP f/2.2, 26mm wide shooting selfie camera within that hole punch. Yes, that is correct, 32 MP. I choose to let these numbers speak for themselves. Video recording however is just 1080p@30fps. I say however because 4K would be fitting here. By the way that dedicated macro camera allows you to get really really close to your subject. I think those who make use of this camera lens will surely appreciate it. 

Battery 

Finally, Samsung decided to grow up. Other years the cry was the batteries of Samsung phones but recently we have seen great improvement. Inside Samsung, Galaxy A51 is a non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery that is recharged with a fast battery charging 15W. Decent capacity to ensure long hours until another charge session is required. 

Features of Samsung Galaxy A51 and specs

LaunchRelease 2019, DecemberBodyDimensions: 158.5 x 73.6 x 7.9 mm

Weight: 172 g 

Build: Front glass, plastic body

Colour: Prism, Crush Black, White, Blue, Pink

DisplayType: Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors

Size: 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2

Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio 

Corning Gorilla Glass 3

PlatformOS: Android 10.0; One UI 2
Chipset: Exynos 9611 (10nm)CPU: Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)GPU: Mali-G72 MP3MemoryStorage: 128GB 4GB RAMmicro SD, up to 1 TB (dedicated slot)Main CameraQuad Camera: 48 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2″, 0.8µm, PDAF
12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide)
5 MP, f/2.4, (wide), dedicated macro camera
5 MP, f/2.2, depth sensor
Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video: 1080p@30fpsSelfie CameraSingle Camera: 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8″, 0.8µm

Features: HDR

Video: 1080p@30fps

NetworkTechnology: GSM, HSPA and LTE Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)CommWLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth: 5.0, A2DP, LEGPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSUSB: 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-GoNFC (market dependent)FM Radio BatteryCapacity: Non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh battery Fast battery charging 15WSoundLoudspeaker: Yes

3.5mm jack: Yes

Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

MiscFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Samsung Galaxy A51 price in Kenya will vary depending on the version you buy. It is available here at Phone Place Kenya for the best price whichever the case. Galaxy A51 is a mid-range smartphone easy to recommend to most categories of people. We value it as “A smartphone worth owning.”