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Samsung Galaxy A51 vs Samsung Galaxy S22

Samsung Galaxy A51
28.3Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S22
46.4Inno Score
20Performance41.4
30.8Display49.4
34.7Camera46.9
29.4Battery34.1
33.3Features78.7
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A5115 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S22

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S22 wins this phone face-off, 46.4 to 28.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+45) and performance (+21). Samsung Galaxy A51 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A51

  • 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $399 vs $799

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S22

  • Stronger performance score: 41 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 49 vs 31
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 35
  • Stronger battery score: 34 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 33

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy A51 versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecSamsung Galaxy A51Samsung Galaxy S22
Screen size6.5 ″+7%6.1 ″
Panel typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2400x10802340x1080
Pixel density405 ppi425 ppi+5%
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness—1,300 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy A51 versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecSamsung Galaxy A51Samsung Galaxy S22
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 9611Samsung Exynos 2200
AnTuTu 10215,000Top 98%1,100,000+412%Top 42%
Geekbench 6 (single)350Top 99%1,600+357%Top 47%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,250Top 100%4,150+232%Top 48%
RAM (max)6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options64GB / 128GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.0UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy A51 versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecSamsung Galaxy A51Samsung Galaxy S22
Main camera48 MP50 MP+4%
Main aperturef/2.0f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP12 MP
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video4K@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera32 MP+220%10 MP
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy A51 versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecSamsung Galaxy A51Samsung Galaxy S22
Capacity4,000 mAh+8%3,700 mAh
Wired charging15 W25 W+67%
Wireless charging—15 W

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy A51 versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecSamsung Galaxy A51Samsung Galaxy S22
Weight172 g168 g+2%
Thickness7.9 mm7.6 mm+4%
IP rating—IP68
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy A51 versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecSamsung Galaxy A51Samsung Galaxy S22
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy A51 versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecSamsung Galaxy A51Samsung Galaxy S22
OS at launchAndroid 10 (One UI 2)Android 12 (One UI 4.1)
OS update pledge3 years4 years+33%

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy A51 versus Samsung Galaxy S22
SpecSamsung Galaxy A51Samsung Galaxy S22
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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