Samsung Galaxy A41 vs Samsung Galaxy A51

Our verdict: It's a split on display: the Samsung Galaxy A51 has the bigger 6.5" panel, but the Samsung Galaxy A41 is denser at 431 PPI. Front-camera quality goes to the Samsung Galaxy A51 at 32MP. You'll barely notice the Samsung Galaxy A41 in your pocket at 152g. If contracts aren't your thing, the Samsung Galaxy A41 at £109.99 SIM-free is the cheaper buy.

Screen
6.1" 6.5"
Display
AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2400 1080 x 2400
Pixels Per Inch
431 405
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera
8 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset
Mediatek MT6768 Helio P65 Exynos 9611
Storage
64GB 64GB, 128GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
Standard SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
149.9 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm 158.5 x 73.6 x 7.9 mm
Weight
152 grams 172 grams
Water Resistance
Not rated Not rated
Contracts
SIM-free
£109.99 £129.99
Samsung Galaxy A41 Samsung Galaxy A41 Samsung Galaxy A51 Samsung Galaxy A51
Screen 6.1" 6.5"
Display AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2400 1080 x 2400
Pixels Per Inch 431 405
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera 8 Megapixels 32 Megapixels
Chipset Mediatek MT6768 Helio P65 Exynos 9611
Storage 64GB 64GB, 128GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type Standard SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 4G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 149.9 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm 158.5 x 73.6 x 7.9 mm
Weight 152 grams 172 grams
Water Resistance Not rated Not rated
Contracts
SIM-free £109.99 £129.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A41 or Samsung Galaxy A51?

The Samsung Galaxy A51 has the bigger screen at 6.5" compared to the Samsung Galaxy A41's 6.1", the Samsung Galaxy A41 has the sharper display at 431 pixels per inch versus 405, and the Samsung Galaxy A41 uses a AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy A51 has a Super AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A41 or Samsung Galaxy A51?

The Samsung Galaxy A41 features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A51 has a 48 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Samsung Galaxy A41 or Samsung Galaxy A51?

The Samsung Galaxy A41 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £109.99.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A41 and Samsung Galaxy A51?

The Samsung Galaxy A41 is available in 64GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A51 comes in 64GB, 128GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A41 and Samsung Galaxy A51 use?

The Samsung Galaxy A41 is powered by the Mediatek MT6768 Helio P65, while the Samsung Galaxy A51 uses the Exynos 9611.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A41 or Samsung Galaxy A51?

The Samsung Galaxy A41 is the more portable of the two — it's 20g lighter at 152 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 149.9 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A41 or Samsung Galaxy A51?

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of Not rated.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A41 and Samsung Galaxy A51 run?

Both phones run Android.