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Samsung Galaxy A51 Review
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Video qualityYou can now record in 4K, but with some important limitations
The most notable upgrade in the A51 is the added capability to record 4K video at 30 frames per second using the main camera on the back of the device, while the 2019 model, the A50, could only record video at a maximum of 1080p resolution. 4K video on the Galaxy A51, however, is not really comparable to 4K footage from higher end phones mostly because you get a lot less detail despite the higher resolution. The big issue with the A51 for video shooters is the poor dynamic range, which is best exemplified when looking at brighter parts of a scene that will almost always be overblown and not look good. On a positive note, continuous auto focus seems to be doing a decent job and it's quite quick to acquire focus as it is using phase detection pixels for focusing.One limitation to keep in mind is that once you have started recording video with the main camera, it is impossible to switch to the ultra-wide one. You can record video with the ultra wide, but you have to select it before starting the recording and then, when you have hit the record button, you cannot zoom in at all.In terms of stabilization, like most Samsung phones, here you have two different options. The first one is not the most aggressive one, but it is enabled by default and it uses the main camera that will give the best possible image quality. If you have to prioritize stability, however, you can switch the wavy hand icon in the camera interface to enable the Super Steady mode, a very well-performing stabilizer, but if you choose to use it the video switches to a crop of the ultra-wide camera and you lose quite a bit in terms of detail.Overall, there are quite a few limitations that make the camera on the A51 not ideal for video enthusiasts, but let's also keep in mind that this is an affordable phone and you cannot expect everything on it. Sound and LoudspeakerThe A51 features a single bottom firing speaker and... it gets the job done, but won't wow you in any way.It lacks notably in the lower frequencies and the bass, and the sound quality is tinny. We have heard way better speakers, but admittedly, most of them are on more expensive phones.We should also once again mention the presence of a 3.5mm headphone jack and even a set of basic on-ear headphones included for free in the box.Battery Life and Charging
The Galaxy A51 comes with a 4,000mAh battery, the same size as on its predecessor, the A50, and the battery life is solid.We were getting a full day of use without any worries and if you don鈥檛 use the Always-On screen option and are not glued to your phone, you shall be able to last a day and a half or even two days off the charger. We have also run a number of battery tests to be able to precisely determine the expected battery life on the A51.Battery Test #1: Web Browsing name hours Higher is better Samsung Galaxy A51 11h 35 min Google Pixel 3a 9h 48 min Google Pixel 3a XL 9h 54 min View all First on our browsing test, the Galaxy A51 scored a really impressive 11 hours and 35 minutes, way above the average for most phones. In comparison, its direct rivals, the Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL both scored around 10 hours on the same test.Battery Test #2: Video Streaming name hours Higher is better Samsung Galaxy A51 8h 35 min Google Pixel 3a 6h 30 min Google Pixel 3a XL 8h 14 min View allOur second test involves playing back YouTube videos, something that many people enjoy doing on a daily basis. For video streaming, the A51 scored 8 hours and 35 minutes of non-stop video playback. This beat the Pixel 3a by two hours, and it was also 15 minutes longer than what the Pixel 3a XL lasted. Battery Test #3: 3D Gaming name hours Higher is better Samsung Galaxy A51 6h 40 min View allFinally, our third test shows how long the phone will last for 3D gaming. These are the most demanding types of games including titles like Fortnite and PUBG. Here, the Galaxy scored 6 hours and 40 minutes, which is also a great score. It was longer than the Pixel 3a, which scored 6 hours and 7 minutes, but slightly shorter than the 6 hours and 55 minutes that the 3a XL edition lasted. Overall, our tests show that the Galaxy A51 definitely scores way above the average in terms of battery life. PhoneArena Total Battery Score 2 parts Browsing, 2 parts YouTube video streaming, 1 part 3D Gaming name hours Higher is better Samsung Galaxy A51 9h 4 min View allYou also get a 15-watt fast charger in the box which helps fuel up a drained battery a bit faster. How fast you ask? Take a look below: in 15 minutes: you get a 16% chargein 30 minutes: 31%45 minutes: 47%1 hour: 63%1 hour and 45 minutes: 100% Full ChargeUnfortunately, there is no support for wireless charging on this phone and you will need to rely on the cable to juice it up.Price and AlternativesPriced at around $350, this phone costs as much as Pixel 3a or iPhone 7The Galaxy A51 begins selling in January 2020 at a starting price of around $350 (360 euro), while its predecessor, the A50, remains on sale at a discounted price of 280 euro.But the most notable rival of the Galaxy A51 is Google鈥檚 Pixel 3a, a phone with a flagship-grade camera, sold at about the same price. The Pixel 3a not only has the advantage of a superior camera, it also has smoother performance and a cleaner interface that will get Android updates on time. Read our Google Pixel 3a review hereAt about the same price of the A51, you can also buy an iPhone 7, a phone that was originally launched in late 2016, but still features a faster processor and has access to the Apple ecosystem. The A51 offers a much higher quality display and longer battery life, but the difference in camera and performance is actually in favor of the iPhone 7.Read our Apple iPhone 7 review hereConclusion and Final Score
While the original Galaxy A50 offered an incredible value for the money last year and sold in the millions across the globe, the new Galaxy A51 is a very slight upgrade that doesn鈥檛 offer much reason for an upgrade and doesn鈥檛 impress that much.Yes, it鈥檚 a nice-looking phone that offers a beautiful AMOLED display and very good battery life, and we don鈥檛 mind the plastic build at all, but the new cameras don鈥檛 offer much of an improvement and are far less capable than the cameras on the rival Pixel 3a, or even iPhone 7. Worse yet, the performance is underwhelming and the phone often stutters when presented with a slightly more difficult task. At the end of the day, the Galaxy A51 is merely a decent mid-range phone that feels a bit pricey for what it is and definitely not a threat to the Pixel 3a. |
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