Compare: Samsung Galaxy A51 (8GB RAM) vs Samsung Galaxy A71

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The Samsung Galaxy A71 is a significantly better phone than the Samsung Galaxy A51 (8GB RAM), and is also slightly better value for money. What should you buy? Go for the Samsung Galaxy A71!

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	Samsung Galaxy A51 (8GB RAM)	Samsung Galaxy A71

Buy Now	Buy	Buy
Excellence Score	37.8	55.3
Value for Money Score	60.5	63.6
Price	₹ 22,499 onwards	₹ 27,119 onwards
Launch Date (India)	May, 2020	Feb, 2020
Expected Launch Date	N/A	N/A
Smartphone OS	Android 10Expected update to next Android version	Android 10Expected update to next Android version
Touchscreen	Yes (Capacitive)	Yes (Capacitive)
Screen Size	6.5 inches	6.7 inches
Screen Resolution	1080x2400 pixels (~ 405 pixels per inch)	1080x2400 pixels (~ 393 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	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad
Processor	2.3 GHz	2.2 GHz
Processor Type	Octa Core	Octa Core
Processor Name	Samsung Exynos 9611Ranked #38 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730Ranked #24 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPU	Mali-G72 MP3	Adreno 618
RAM	8 GB	8 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	48MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP	64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP
Camera Auto-Focus	Yes	Yes
Camera Flash	Yes	Yes
HD Video Recording	Yes (Full HD)	Yes (4K)
Other Camera Features	48MP: f/2.0 Aperture; 1/2" Sensor Size; 0.8um Pixel Size; PDAF, 12MP: f/2.2 Aperture; 13mm Focal Length (Ultra-wide), 5MP: f/2.4 Aperture; Dedicated Macro camera, 5MP: f/2.2 Aperture; Depth sensor, Panorama, HDR	64MP: f/1.8 Aperture; 26mm Focal Length; 1/1.7" Sensor Size; 0.8um Pixel Size; PDAF, 12MP: f/2.2 Aperture; 13mm Focal Length (Ultra-wide), 5MP: f/2.4 Aperture; Dedicated Macro camera, 5MP: f/2.2 Aperture; Depth sensor, Panorama, HDR, Video: [email protected]; [email protected]/240fps
Secondary Camera	32MP	32MP
Secondary Camera Features	f/2.2 Aperture, 26mm Focal Length, 1/2.8" Sensor Size, 0.8um Pixel Size, HDR	f/2.2 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	Yes, up to 512 GB
Contacts Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
SMS Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
Music Player	Yes	Yes
FM Radio	Yes	Yes
Dual SIM	GSM+GSM	GSM+GSM
Thickness	7.9 mmMedium	7.7 mmMedium
Weight	172 gmMedium	179 gmMedium
Width	73.6 mmOk for one-handed use	76.0 mmOk for one-handed use
Audio Output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Water Resistant
Battery Capacity	4000 mAh	4500 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, 15W Fast Charging	Yes, 25W Fast Charging
Included Fast Charger	Yes, 15.0W Fast Charger	Yes, 25.0W Fast Charger
Other Battery Parameters	N/A	N/A
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Other Features	In-display fingerprint sensor; NFC; ANT+ Support; Noise Filtration; Dolby Atmos	In-display fingerprint sensor; UFS 2.1 Storage; ANT+ Support; Noise Filtration; Dolby Atmos
2-minute Review [Positives]	Stunning looks, similar rainbow-like effects at the back as the Galaxy A50s when caught against the light, and a prism-like pattern that Samsung calls a “3D prism design” - it's a head-turner no doubt While it supports a polycarbonate back, it still manages to look premium The front looks stylish and modern too with a single punch-hole in the upper middle of the display Compact and light for the display size and battery capacity, at just 172g, and 7.9mm in thickness Bright, large 6.5-inches Super AMOLED panel with a full-HD+ resolution - its punchy colours make it a joy to stream content, while games also look great on the panel because of its high colour accuracy There's Widevine L1 support by default, which makes streaming content in HD possible Comes with Android 10 out of the box - Samsung's One UI 2 is now one of the better, more clean and streamlined Android UIs around, and is well optimised for modern large displays (like this one) Samsung has also added some neat features including a Game Booster and an intuitive gesture-based navigation system Decent performance with the same Exynos 9611 processor as the Galaxy A50s (similar to Qualcomm Snapdragon 660/665) - the experience is fairly smooth throughout with games like PUBG Mobile and Asphalt 9 Decent quad camera setup at the back - a 48MP primary sensor + 12MP wide-angle camera + 5MP macro camera + 5MP depth sensor Under good light, the Galaxy A51's primary camera managed to capture detailed shots with good dynamic range - images are reasonably sharp, noise is also competently removed, colours are generally nice, and the phone strikes a good balance with saturation The ultra wide-angle cam is a significant upgrade from the one on the A50s, and it offers improved sharpness and detail - dynamic range is also substantially better, making for an altogether pretty capable ultra-wide camera as far as mid-rangers go Macro camera turns out quite good close ups - you can get a lot closer to your subject when using the macro camera and the sensor picks up a fair bit of detail Very good portrait mode ("Live focus") - image quality is good and the depth camera helps the Galaxy A51 do a decent job of edge detection The front 32MP camera is decent and produces nice colours, the detail is quite good as far as selfie cameras go - portrait selfie mode is decent too Decent video recording from both primary and wide cameras with dedicated 'super steady' mode which allows you to shoot decent “action” videos (though stabilisation is not available at 4K) Decent bottom-firing speaker - sufficient for personal listening Solid, dependent battery life from the 4000 mah battery - will easily manage to get a day and a half's worth of regular use Reasonable 15W fast charging - charges 67 percent in an hour (though, not as quick as others in this segment such as the Redmi K20 Pro) Overall, a decent and likeable smartphone from Samsung - offers a polished experience, a slim and light body, solid battery life, a crisp display, and of course the Samsung brand (though, the performance at this price is a letdown)	Crushingly beautiful 'Prism' design, as soon as the light hits the back, there is a captivating blast of colours - it's a stunning view for sure! It is a pleasure to hold, handle, and use as a daily driver - the frame provides just enough grip to make it secure in hand, while the slim profile helps in keeping it pocket and one-hand friendly It manages to stay quite slim and lightweight (by today's standards) - the Galaxy A71 is just 7mm thin and weighs 179g Absolutely gorgeous, 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, with a tiny punch-hole camera and a near bezel-less design - you get vibrant colours and perfect inky blacks, as well as good sunlight legibility Video viewing and gaming experience on the giant display is an absolute delight - as far as media consumption goes, this is simply one of the best phones out there, period Running the Galaxy A71 is Samsung's OneUI 2 on Android 10 - which, as far as Android UIs go, is one of the most refined, well thought-out experiences There are many useful add-ons on board - like gesture navigation, and a great 'dark' mode Samsung Pay makes the cut too, making this the cheapest phone to sport the full version of the payments app, which will be especially useful if your transactions largely rely on card payments Good performance backed by the powerful Snapdragon 730 SoC, 8 GB of RAM, and super fast UFS storage - everything from daily use to complex games like PUBG is fairly smooth (add that to the ridiculously wide display, and all gamers are in for a treat) Good quad-camera setup on the back with a primary 64MP sensor, a secondary ultra-wide 12MP shooter, a 5MP Macro and a 5MP depth sensor The default 16MP photos from primary camera are good - detail is enough, dynamic range is very good, the colours are lively and saturated and the noise reduction works well The new 12MP ultra-wide camera is a notable upgrade over the old 8MP shooter in the Galaxy A70s in both resolution and picture quality - there is more detail, better sharpness, the colours are punchy, and, of course, you can fit a lot more in the frame The Galaxy A71 shoots good portraits, subject detection and separation are very good, and the blur looks just right Low light photos are decent from both primary and ultra-wide cameras and the night mode helps further in getting more light and reducing noise Good video recording performance with good detail levels, including some impressive slow-mo video recording with great stabilisation Good front camera - the 32-megapixel sensor does a good job with nice colours and wide dynamic range, the details are quite good as far as selfie cameras go The bundled in-ear earphones, when paired with Dolby Atmos, makes for a pretty good audio experience The loudspeaker is decent (though not exceptional) Very good battery life with a large 4500 mAh battery - it will comfortably last you a day or more, even with that large display There is also fast charging on-board, with the included 25W charger it takes 81 minutes for a full charge The Galaxy A71 is a good all-rounder and a tangible upgrade over the A70s - the large, beautiful Super AMOLED display + the big battery + Dolby Atmos support - make for an excellent media consumption device
2-minute Review [Negatives]	The in-display fingerprint sensor as well as the facial recognition are on the slower side The glossy body is prone to picking up fingerprints There's still some bloatware pre-installed, including third-party apps and some of Samsung's own apps such as Samsung Shop (though most of them can be uninstalled) At this price, the performance feels weak - there are cheaper phones that offer much better performance, like the Redmi K20 & the Realme X2 Low light photos out of the Galaxy A51 aren't great (from all cameras) - The output is soft and noisy, while the colours are relatively desaturated Overall, while the Galaxy A51 offers good cameras, there are certainly better options available, such as the Redmi K20 Pro However, as far the value for money goes, the Galaxy A51 is far behind from the competition - there are better options like the Redmi K20 Pro which gets you a flagship-grade processor, an HDR display, more premium materials, and even better cameras - in fact, for a bit less money, you could also get the Redmi K20, which is also very capable	In-display fingerprint sensor is neither the fastest nor the more accurate Having said that, there are certainly even better performing competitors around, like the realme X2 Pro with it's top of the line Snapdragon 855 Plus CPU The 5MP macro camera is average, it has fixed focus so getting the focus right is difficult and the final output isn't that great Overall, for the price bracket, the camera package on the Galaxy A71 is good, but not the best - you will find better camera phones in the competition Having said that, both realme and Xiaomi are bringing meaningful innovation to their phone, be it higher watt charging, smooth display or top of the line performance, things which are not seen in the Galaxy A71 - in their comparison, the Galaxy A71 get a little overshadowed
Expert Reviews	If you absolutely must have a Samsung, this one isn't bad to spend the brand-related premium on... but there are better options available in-depth Read Review » A nice-looking phone that offers a beautiful AMOLED display, very good battery life, and we don’t mind the plastic build at all... but the performance is underwhelming in-depth Read Review » Galaxy A51 packs a great screen, a handful of cameras, and a big battery... but it's not a consistent performer in-depth Read Review » The Galaxy A51 appeals to those looking for a polished experience, a slim and light body, solid battery life, a crisp display, and of course the Samsung brand... but a more powerful processor at this price would be preferred in-depth Read Review » The Galaxy A51 gets few things right like the great display, versatile camera setup, sleek design, and slim form factor... but it does not pack the power, considering its price point in-depth Read Review » There’s a lot to like including the Infinity-O display, stylish design as well as good cameras. in-depth Read Review » Samsung Galaxy A51 has great design and display, decent cameras, reliable battery and Samsung's brand trust and loyalty... but performance could have been better in-depth Read Review » A very respectable mid-range mobile in-depth Read Review » Offer a unique Samsung experience tailored to the next gen Indian buyer in-depth Read Review » Buy it for daily tasks, and if you like the looks... ignore if you're looking for power in-depth Read Review » This is a phone that you could flaunt in-depth Read Review » The Galaxy A51 is a mid-range smartphone that does a good job in all areas and takes good photos in-depth Read Review » If you aren't too bothered about gaming and just want a great everyday driver which is sleek and lasts through the day on a single charge, the Galaxy A51 will certainly not disappoint... but the overall performance is a bit of a letdown in-depth Read Review » A mid-ranger with plenty of polish in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review »	The Galaxy A71 is a tangible upgrade over the A70s... but it's neither cheap nor competitively priced in-depth Read Review » The Galaxy A71 offers everything you're looking for in a mid-range phone in 2020 in-depth Read Review » Gorgeous display, nifty design at a premium in-depth Read Review » The Samsung Galaxy A71 does everything as well as its predecessor but hardly brings any true innovations to the table in-depth Read Review » hands-on Read Review » hands-on Read Review »
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