Samsung Galaxy A51
#1660
ZTE Axon 11 5G
#1411Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A51
ZTE Axon 11 5G
Performance
76.883.6
Camera
64.764.6
Display
82.880.2
Battery
28.128.1
Build
88.178.7
Connectivity
62.782.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
56.258.8
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A51 features a plastic build with a glass front, while the ZTE Axon 11 5G has a more premium glass and aluminum construction.
- Both devices have AMOLED displays, but the A51 measures 6.5 inches at 1080 x 2400 pixels, compared to the Axon 11's 6.47 inches at 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A51 is powered by the Exynos 9611 chipset, whereas the Axon 11 utilizes the Snapdragon 765G, offering 5G connectivity.
- The camera system on the Axon 11 is superior with a 64 MP main sensor versus the A51's 48 MP, and it supports higher video resolutions.
- Both phones have a 4000 mAh battery, but the Axon 11 supports slightly faster charging at 18W.
- Software-wise, the A51 runs on One UI 5 based on Android 13, while the Axon 11 operates on MiFavor 10 based on Android 10.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A51
ZTE Axon 11 5G
General
Release Date
2019, December 12
2020, March 23
Announced
2019, December 12
2020, March 23
Description
Also available with 5GVersions: SM-A515F/DSN (Global); SM-A515F/DS (LATAM); SM-A515F/DST (Brazil); SM-A515F/DSM (Russia); SM-A515F/N (Australia); SM-A515U (USA)
Also available with 4G/LTE only
Display
Size
6.5"
6.47"
Type
Super AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~398 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 9611 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G72 MP3
Adreno 620
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
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)
64 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps; gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
18W wired, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.5 x 73.6 x 7.9 mm (6.24 x 2.90 x 0.31 in)
159.2 x 73.4 x 7.9 mm (6.27 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
Weight
172 g
168 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Blue, Prism Crush Pink
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.80 W/kg (head) 0.67 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE (3CA), 5G (2+ Gbps DL)
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/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Android 10, MiFavor 10
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass