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Samsung Galaxy A51 5G
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Samsung Galaxy A51 5G

Released: 2020, April 08Price: About 180 EURStatus: Available. Released 2020, April 29

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A77 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex A55)
GPUMali-G76 MP5
NFCYes
SIMNano-SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Quad48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Size6.5 inches, 102.0 cm, 2, (~87.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
ModelSamsung Galaxy A51 5G
PriceAbout 180 EUR
RadioFM radio, RDS, recording
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsPrism Cube Black, Prism Cube White, Prism Cube Pink
ModelsSM-A516F, SM-A516F/DSN, SM-A516N, SM-A516B/DS, SM-A516B, SM-A516U, SC-54A, SM-A516U1, SCG07, SM-A5160
SAR EU0.50 W/kg (head) 1.55 W/kg (body)
Single32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2020, April 29
Weight187 g (6.60 oz)
ChipsetExynos 980 (8 nm)
Display642 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - SM-A516B/DS
4G bands1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 - SM-A516B/DS
5G bands41, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - SM-A516B/DS
Charging15W wired
FeaturesHDR
Internal128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Released2020, April 08
Announced2020, April 08
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions158.9 x 73.6 x 8.7 mm (6.26 x 2.90 x 0.34 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Loudspeaker-29.5 LUFS (Average)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 316007 (v8), GeekBench: 1867(v5.1), GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Battery (old)Endurance rating 90h

Samsung Galaxy A51 5G Overview

About Samsung Galaxy A51 5G Samsung Galaxy A51 5G is another flagship from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2020. Samsung Galaxy A51 5G has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM with Exynos 980 (8 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Samsung Galaxy A51 5G can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A51 5G supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Samsung Galaxy A51 5G support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Samsung devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Samsung Galaxy A51 5G void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy A51 5G will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy A51 5G run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy A51 5G.