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Samsung Galaxy M51
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Samsung Galaxy M51

Released: 2020, August 31Price: About 470 EURStatus: Available. Released 2020, September 11

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 12, One UI 4.1
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver)
GPUAdreno 618
NFCYes
SAR1.38 W/kg (head)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Quad64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF, 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Size6.7 inches, 108.4 cm, 2, (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeSuper AMOLED Plus
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandSamsung
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3+), plastic back, plastic frame
ModelSamsung Galaxy M51
PriceAbout 470 EUR
RadioFM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 400/50 Mbps
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsCelestial Black, Electric Blue, White
ModelsSM-M515F, SM-M515F/DSN
SAR EU0.61 W/kg (head) 1.45 W/kg (body)
Single32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2020, September 11
Weight213 g (7.51 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G (8 nm)
Display677 nits max brightness (measured)
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
Charging25W wired, 100% in 115 min, Reverse wired
FeaturesHDR
Internal128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Released2020, August 31
Announced2020, August 31
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions163.9 x 76.3 x 9.5 mm (6.45 x 3.00 x 0.37 in)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3+
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
Loudspeaker-28.5 LUFS (Average)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 266620 (v8), GeekBench: 1774 (v5.1), GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Battery (old)Endurance rating 156h

Samsung Galaxy M51 Overview

About Samsung Galaxy M51 Samsung Galaxy M51 is another flagship from Samsung's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2020. Samsung Galaxy M51 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM with Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G (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 M51 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 M51?

The Samsung Galaxy M51 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 M51 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 M51 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Samsung Galaxy M51 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Samsung Galaxy M51 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Samsung Galaxy M51.