Compare: Google Pixel 4a vs Samsung Galaxy M51 (6GB RAM)

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The Google Pixel 4a is a slightly better phone, but the Samsung Galaxy M51 (6GB RAM) is significantly better value for money. Which phone should you buy? Depends on how much your want to spend!

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	Google Pixel 4a	Samsung Galaxy M51 (6GB RAM)

Buy Now	Buy	Buy
Excellence Score	66.9	63.2
Value for Money Score	66.7	82.6
Price	₹ 31,999 onwards	₹ 22,999 onwards
Launch Date (India)	Oct, 2020	Sep, 2020
Expected Launch Date	N/A	N/A
Smartphone OS	Android 10, Upgradeable to Android 11Expected update to next Android version	Android 10Expected update to next Android version
Touchscreen	Yes (Capacitive)	Yes (Capacitive)
Screen Size	5.81 inches	6.7 inches
Screen Resolution	1080x2340 pixels (~ 444 pixels per inch)	1080x2340 pixels (~ 385 pixels per inch)
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels	Yes	Yes
Scratch Resistant Display	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 3	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Display Type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen Refresh Rate	60 HzStandard	60 HzStandard
Display Features	OLED, Always-on display, HDR	N/A
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad
Processor	2.2 GHz	2.2 GHz
Processor Type	Octa Core	Octa Core
Processor Name	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730GRanked #20 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730GRanked #20 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPU	Adreno 618	Adreno 618
RAM	6 GB	6 GB
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
5G
VoLTE	Yes	Yes
WiFi	Yes	Yes
VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Connecting Port	USB-C	USB-C
Primary Camera	12.2MP	64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP
Camera Auto-Focus	Yes	Yes
Camera Flash	Yes	Yes
HD Video Recording	Yes (4K)	Yes (4K)
Other Camera Features	F/1.7 Aperture, 27mm Focal Length (Wide), 1/2.55" Sensor Size, 1.4um Pixel Size, OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF, Auto-HDR, Panorama	64MP: f/1.8 Aperture; 26mm Focal Length; 1/1.72"; 0.8um Pixel Size; PDAF, 12MP: f/2.2 Aperture; 123-degree ultra-wide lens, 5MP: f/2.4 Aperture; Macro Camera, 5MP: f/2.4 Aperture; Depth Sensor
Secondary Camera	8MP	32MP
Secondary Camera Features	F/2.0 Aperture, 24mm Focal Length (Wide), 1.12um Pixel Size, Auto-HDR	f/2.0 aperture, 26mm Focal Length, 1/2.8" Sensor Size, 0.8um Pixel Size, HDR
Internal Memory	128 GB	128 GB
Expandable Memory Slot		Yes, up to 512 GB
Contacts Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
SMS Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
Music Player	Yes	Yes
FM Radio		Yes
Dual SIM	GSM + GSM	GSM+GSM
Thickness	8.2 mmMedium	9.5 mmThick
Weight	143 gmLight	213 gmHeavy
Width	69.4 mmComfortable for one-handed use	N/A
Audio Output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Water Resistant
Battery Capacity	3140 mAh	7000 mAh
Battery Standby	N/A	N/A
Battery Standby (3G)	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime (3G)	N/A	N/A
Fast Charging Support	Yes, 18W Fast Charging	Yes, 25W Fast Charging
Included Fast Charger	Yes, 18.0W Fast Charger	Yes, 25.0W Fast Charger
Other Battery Parameters	N/A	N/A
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Other Features	UFS 2.1 Storage; DLNA; NFC; Google Cast; Stereo Speakers; Noise Filtration	UFS 2.1 Storage; NFC; FM Recording; Noise Filtration; Dolby Atmos
2-minute Review [Positives]	Cute, minimalist design - the matte textured polycarbonate back makes it feel much nicer and less slippery One of the more compact Android smartphones - the result is a handset which is extremely easy to handle, and one-handed use is almost effortless Extremely light-weight, tipping the scales at just 143g The signature coloured lock button is still present and adds a little flair to the overall esthetics The fingerprint sensor is placed at the back, and recognition is fast The screen is a 5.81-inch, Full HD+ OLED panel, and it looks fantastic - the screen provides bright, clear and colourful visuals, watching the HDR content is a pleasing experience, with excellent detail and colour reproduction The Google Pixel 4a also features an always-on display, which will permanently display some useful things like the time, date, battery level, weather and notifications Of course, one of the key selling points of the Pixel series, is the clean, stock version of Android directly from Google, along with three years of promised updates (which are generally delivered almost as soon as they are launched) Then there are some interesting Pixel-only features like the search giant's Recorder app, which can live-transcribe meetings and conversations, help you make notes and some other useful stuff Good performance from the reliable Snapdragon 730G - it can handle any app or game that you run with ease - the heavy games like COD: Mobile also runs well with medium graphics Excellent 12.2MP camera at the back - the camera shines in bright daylight photography: details are well resolved without oversharpening and there's barely any noise - images have great colour and dynamic range, and maintained more contrast than other devices currently on the market Low-light photos are quite good, dynamic range and details are great - adding the Google's Night Sight to the mix and the photos are generally more exposed in the shadows and offer a white balance that's more true to life - it improves the detail and reduces the noise The Pixel 4a supports Astrophotography - it is meant for capturing the starry night skies or moonlit landscapes, depending on the scene, the camera can take anywhere from 1 to more than 3 minutes to capture a shot Portrait mode is impressive with good subject separation and natural background blur The front-facing 8MP camera on the Google Pixel 4a is a solid snapper and produces selfies with good colour and detail There's the obligatory selfie portrait mode, which can apply background blur for artsy self-portraits, and Night Sight is also available on the front camera - this worked well when you try to snap a selfie in lighting that is less than ideal Overall, the images are nearly indistinguishable from the much pricier Pixel 4, that never launched in India - which makes the Pixel 4a arguably the best camera at this price Decent battery life from the 3140 mAh battery - it can last a full day of regular use Decent fast charging from the 18W fast charger in the box, it can fill the phone up in about 90 mins (though, at this price there are better fast charging options available from competition) The Pixel 4a is a simple, no-nonsense phone, it isn't trying to do anything flashy, and if you’re tired of big, expensive phones and just want something compact that works, and works well, it is a good choice to consider	Sleek, classy design - the Galaxy M51 seems identical to the Galaxy A51, with a glossy polycarbonate back design - giving it a premium look The front gets a new trendy look with a hole-punch display, similar to the Galaxy M31s The phone feels solid in the hand - the 'glasstic back' offers better grip, and it is not as slippery as other phones with a glass back The side-mounted fingerprint scanner is quick to unlock the device Punchy, vivid and massive 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display - the display is one of the best in class panels with great colour reproduction and viewing angles It also comes with "Widevine L1" certification, which helps stream content in crisp HD resolution Blacks are deep on the AMOLED display, which looks good with Dark mode enabled Samsung's OneUI is today one of the more clean, refined Android UIs that's especially well optimized for large displays like this one One UI also brings in other useful stuff, like a System-wide Dark mode (which turns the background completely black and looks great on the M51's AMOLED display), and Always On Display option Very good performance from the Snapdragon 730G - the chipset and Samsung’s OneUI optimization could take anything that you throw at it, switching across apps, moving across the UI, multitasking, and opening multiple Chrome tabs, social media is a breeze - heavy games like Call of Duty run smoothly without any lag Samsung has fixed the only major drawback it had in other M-series phones with average performance, and this time the Galaxy M51 has no issue taking on the competition in performance Good quad rear camera setup - 64MP main sensor + 12MP wide-angle lens + 5MP depth sensor + a 5MP macro camera - the Galaxy M51 carries the same camera setup as seen on the Galaxy M31s Shots taken with the primary camera during daylight are quite satisfactory, images are detailed, especially the 64MP shots, and they showcase the good dynamic range The ultra-wide sensor, like on any mid-range phone, is a good addition - it takes social media-worthy images in great lighting conditions (in low-light, the quality dips and pictures look grainy and noisy, wide-angle shots also have barrel distortion at the edges) Photos taken in low-light looks good - switching to Night mode helps reduce grain in the output and further improves image quality Live Focus shots are quite impeccable and the camera app does give you the option to set the level of blur before taking a shot - edge detection is very good and the Galaxy M31 does a good job of separating the subject from the background The macro camera takes decent shots outdoors (though, the quality dips when indoors and the output is restricted to 5MP in resolution) The single take is a nice addition from the more expensive S20 series, it lets you capture multiple formats at once The 32MP selfie camera is quite good and takes detailed selfies (though in low light, the quality goes down a notch and results are grainy) Overall, the cameras on the M51s are good for the price bracket, even though they are not the best Mammoth, out of this world 7000mAh battery delivers an incredible 2-3 days of heavy usage easily, making the Galaxy M51 the largest battery life smartphones currently available Supports 25W fast charging - the phone takes around 2 hours to charge the battery completely, which is decent The Galaxy M51 brings very good value as its big battery, powerful cameras, and expansive display all help make a solid argument in the device's favour - the phone's Snapdragon 730G SoC also ensures that M51 offers enough in terms of raw power to help it tackle most things you throw at it
2-minute Review [Negatives]	The materials used don't look or feel particularly premium The performance isn't the best for the price - there are plenty of similarly priced handsets offering newer chipsets, more RAM, and a variety of storage options, like the OnePlus Nord However, if you want more from your phone, there are better options available that offer better design, performance, battery and fast charging, like the OnePlus Nord	The Galaxy M51 feels hefty at 9.5mm thickness and 213g weight - it is difficult to use for a longer duration for calls, streaming, or even gaming The back of the Galaxy M51 is a fingerprint magnet - it can also get scratched easily since it is plastic The display lags with a 60 Hz display, where competing phones like OnePlus Nord offer higher 90 Hz refresh rate There's still great competition at this price and the OnePlus Nord has a lot up its sleeve with a newer processor, higher refresh rate display, and a best in class software
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