Google Pixel 5a 5G
#697
Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW
#1391Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 5a 5G
Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW
Performance
83.583.5
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
71.759.1
Summary
- The Google Pixel 5a 5G features a more compact build with an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 3, weighing 183g, while the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW has a slightly larger size and a plastic back, weighing 188.8g.
- The Pixel's 6.34-inch OLED display supports HDR, offering better color depth compared to the A51's 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display without HDR.
- Both phones are powered by the Snapdragon 765G chipset, but the Pixel has a more streamlined software experience with Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, whereas the A51 runs on Android 10 with One UI 2.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the Pixel has a dual-camera setup with a 12.2 MP main sensor and OIS, while the A51 boasts a 48 MP main sensor without OIS, offering more versatility with additional lenses.
- The Pixel's 4680 mAh battery slightly edges out the A51's 4500 mAh, and it supports faster 18W charging compared to the A51's 15W.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 5a 5G
Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW
General
Release Date
2021, August 17
2020, August 14
Announced
2021, August 17
2020, August 14
Description
N/A
Versions: SM-A516V (Verizon)
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)
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 620
Adreno 620
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB 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)
158.8 x 73.4 x 8.6 mm (6.25 x 2.89 x 0.34 in)
Weight
183 g
188.8 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, aluminum back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
Colors
Mostly Black
Prism Bricks Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM (pre-installed)
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, One UI 2
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass