Samsung Galaxy A51 vs Samsung Galaxy A50s: What’s the difference?

With the recent launch of the phones in the Galaxy A series it is only right that we compare them with their predecessors.

In this NoypiGeeks comparison, we’ll be talking about the new Samsung Galaxy A51 and comparing it to the older Samsung Galaxy A50s.

Let’s start talking about the Samsung Galaxy A50s first. The popular midrange phone was released back in March 2019 and is holding up very well versus other phones this 2020. The A50s has a triple-rear camera setup and a beefy battery.

On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy A51 was recently announced last December 2019. The A51 features a quad-camera set up with a unique L-shaped design at the back, which is very common nowadays.

Obviously, we all know that Samsung Galaxy A51 has the better specs compared to the A50 but is it really the better phone for your money? Find out in our Samsung Galaxy A51 versus Samsung Galaxy A50 specifications and features comparison.

	Samsung Galaxy A50s	Samsung Galaxy A51
Operating System	Android 9.0 Pie Samsung One UI	Android 10 One UI 2.0
SIM	Dual SIM Dual Standby	Dual SIM
Display	6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED 2340 x 1080 pixel resolution ~403ppi Corning Gorilla Glass 3	6.5-inch Infinity-O FHD+ Super AMOLED display 2400 x 1080 pixel resolution ~404ppi Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Processor	2.3GHz Exynos 9611 octa-core	2.3GHz Exynos 9611 octa-core processor
RAM	6GB	6GB
GPU	Mali-G72 MP3	Mali-G72 MP3
Storage	128GB expandable via microSD up to 512GB	128GB expandable via microSD up to 512GB
Front camera	32-megapixel	32-megapixel f/2.2
Rear Camera	48-megapixel (f/1.7) 8-megapixel (ultra wide) 5-megapixel (depth sensor) PDAF LED flash AI scene optimizer	48-megapixel (f/1.8) 12-megapixel (f/2.2) 5-megapixel (macro) 5-megapixel (depth sensor) LED Flash
Security	In-display fingerprint scanner Face unlock	In-display fingerprint scanner Face unlock
Connectivity	HSPA+, 4G LTE WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Bluetooth 5.0 GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo USB Type-C	HSPA+ 4G LTE WiFi 803.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Bluetooth 5.0 FM Radio GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo USB Type-C
Dimensions	158.5 x 74.7 x 7.7mm	158.5 x 73.6 x 7.9mm
Weight	169g	172g
Colors	Prism Crush White Prism Crush Black Prism Crush Violet Prism Crush Green	White Sparkling Crush Black Crush Diamond Green Crush
Battery	4,000mAh 15W charger	4,000mAh non-removable battery 15W fast charging
Price	Php17,990	EUR 370 (~Php20,897.00)

Update (6/24/20, 11:21PM): Samsung Galaxy A51 price in

From the table above, you can clearly see that the Samsung Galaxy A51 is the better phone compared to the A50s.

Let’s begin with their screens. The Samsung Galaxy A51 has a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED screen while the A50s has a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display only. Both phones though are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 at the front.

As for the performance, the Samsung Galaxy A51 is equal with the Samsung Galaxy A50s as they have theExynos 9611 SoC and Mali G72 GPU.

For memory, both the Samsung Galaxy A50s and A51 come with two RAM variants to choose from in 4GB and 6GB. They also have two options in 64GB and 128GB for the internal storage.

If you feel like 64GB and 128GB of internal storage isn’t enough, you can always expand your storage up to a whopping 512GB through the use of a microSD card.

Probably the biggest difference between the two phones are their cameras. The Samsung Galaxy A51 features a quad-camera set up that consists of a 48-megapixel primary shooter, 12-megapixel (ultrawide), 5-megapixel depth-sensing and 5-megapixel macro cameras.

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On the other hand the Samsung Galaxy A50s only features a triple rear camera set up which consists of a 48-megapixel main sensor, 5-megapixel (depth sensor) and 8-megapixel (ultrawide) cameras.

At the front, the A51 and A50 features an identical 32-megapixel selfie camera.

Both the Samsung Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A50s are equipped with a 4,000mAh battery and 15W fast charging technology.

Aside from the features above, they also come with an under display fingerprint scanner, 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C, and face unlock feature.

Finally, let’s talk about the price. Since we have no confirmed prices of the A51 here in the Philippines yet, we can only compare using the Euro price. The Samsung Galaxy A51 is priced at EUR 370 (~Php 21,00) while the Samsung Galaxy A50 is priced at Php17,990 here in the Philippines. We’re hoping that the A51 will have a similar price tag when it arrives in the country.

As expected, the Samsung Galaxy A51 is the clear winner here thanks to its larger display, newer processor and superior camera setup compared to its predecessor.