Google Pixel 5a 5G
#697
Samsung Galaxy A51 5G
#1394Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 5a 5G
Samsung Galaxy A51 5G
Performance
83.583.0
Camera
95.764.7
Display
83.882.8
Battery
31.230.6
Build
76.474.4
Connectivity
88.680.5
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
71.759.0
Summary
- The Google Pixel 5a 5G features a solid build with an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 3, weighing 183g, while the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G has a slightly heavier plastic back and aluminum frame, weighing 187g.
- The Pixel's 6.34-inch OLED display offers HDR support, whereas the A51's 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display lacks HDR.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel is powered by the Snapdragon 765G, providing efficient multitasking, while the A51 uses the Exynos 980, which is slightly less powerful.
- The Pixel's camera system includes a 12.2 MP main sensor with OIS, delivering superior low-light performance compared to the A51's 48 MP camera without OIS.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Pixel at 4680mAh versus the A51's 4500mAh, with the Pixel supporting faster charging at 18W.
- Software-wise, the Pixel runs on a more recent version of Android, offering a cleaner experience, while the A51 uses One UI 5 based on Android 13.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 5a 5G
Samsung Galaxy A51 5G
General
Release Date
2021, August 17
2020, April 08
Announced
2021, August 17
2020, April 08
Description
N/A
Also available with 4G/LTE onlyVersions: SM-A516B/DS (International), SM-A516U (USA), SM-A516F/DSN, SM-A516N (South Korea)
Display
Size
6.34"
6.5"
Type
OLED, HDR
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~415 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
Exynos 980 (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A77 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex A55)
GPU
Adreno 620
Mali-G76 MP5
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm, (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS16 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm
48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4680 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4680 mAh
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.2 x 73.2 x 8.8 mm (6.15 x 2.88 x 0.35 in)
158.9 x 73.6 x 8.7 mm (6.26 x 2.90 x 0.34 in)
Weight
183 g
187 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, aluminum back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Mostly Black
Prism Cube Black, Prism Cube White, Prism Cube Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass