This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Samsung Galaxy M51 and SAMSUNG Galaxy A17 5G smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy M51 features a 6.67-inch display, 64MP main camera, 7,000mAh battery and Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G chipset.
Meanwhile, the SAMSUNG Galaxy A17 5G features a slightly larger 6.7-inch display, 5,000mAh battery, IP54 dust & water resistance, triple-camera setup and Exynos 1330 chipset. The two phones have similar prices.
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.67-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Plus Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels 393 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass 3, 20:9 Aspect Ratio and Punch-hole | 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Display (1080 x 2340 Pixels, 385 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, 800nits High Brightness Mode (HBM) and notch |
| Size | 163.9 x 76.3 x 9.5 mm | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 213 g | 192 g |
| Build | Glossy Plastic | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | IP54 dust & splash resistance | |
| Colors | Black and White | Black, Gray |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A17 5G The SAMSUNG Galaxy A17 5G has a larger display. It also has better build materials and is lighter, thinner, and more durable. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Kryo 470 Gold @ 2.2GHz & 6x Kryo 470 Silver @ 1.8GHz |
Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | Mali-G68 MP2 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
| Expansion | 512GB via microSD | 2TB via microSD |
| OS | Android 10 with One UI | Android 15 with One UI 7, up to 6 major OS upgrades |
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Samsung Galaxy M51
The Samsung Galaxy M51 has better performance. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Quad Cameras: 64MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, PD Autofocus) 12MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, 123˚ FoV) 5MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) 5MP Depth Sensor -LED Flash -4K Video Recording |
Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 5MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 Aperture) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 1080p video recording, EIS video stabilization |
| Front Camera |
32 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) - 4K Video Recording |
13 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
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Samsung Galaxy M51
Based on the specs, Samsung Galaxy M51 has higher-resolution 4K rear video recording and better front video recording capabilities. Meanwhile, SAMSUNG Galaxy A17 5G offers better camera stabilization. However, camera quality is difficult to determine with specs alone, actual usage may vary. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE (700MHz), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (Dual Band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Infrared | No | |
| Location | A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo & BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A17 5G
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A17 5G has better cellular connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | No |
| Audio Enhancement | None | None |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
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Samsung Galaxy M51
Based on the specs, it has a 3.5mm audio jack. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 7000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 25W Charging Rate | 25W Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes) |
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Samsung Galaxy M51
The Samsung Galaxy M51 has a larger battery capacity. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱19,990.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱19,890.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | September 2020 | August 26, 2025 |
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