Samsung Galaxy A51 | Camera Review

Full review of Samsung's Galaxy A51 camera after several days of testing, taking a close look at the various features as well as photo and video quality. Here's a selection of samples, all shot on the A51 and completely unedited so you can see the strengths and weaknesses of those mid-rage optics.
The Samsung A51 costs just £300 in the UK and yet sports a comprehensive set of tools, including a night mode, live focus and 4K video capture from either end. You get four camera lenses around back, including a 48MP primary shooter, wide angle, macro and depth sensor.
Photo capture isn't quite perfect, with moving subjects and HDR situations proving a bit of a problem for the Galaxy A51. Samsung's night mode isn't the best around either, but this smartphone can still capture some of the best looking Ultra HD footage at this price point. And if the lighting is on your side, that camera can still grab sharp photos with accurate colours.
My full review of this Samsung mobile is coming imminently and you can see my unboxing and tips and tricks guide for more on the A51.

[@beautyofsamira7616]

~The front camera was invented in 2010. ~People in 2009: 1:44min

[@king_of_sadness]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@heyyoustobit2513]

😂😂😂😂

[@akmrdv851]

True af 😂😂

[@theblackquinn7593]

My mom recently bought me the Samsung A51 for me & believe me & it is insanely beautiful!

[@Ghost-lg9zk]

How's the front cam?

[@muniamuna8005]

Is this have slow motion

[@hellcat553]

Go for realme 6 pro instead

[@Rose-dq1sg]

I got one and I love it❤

[@hodayabr]

@@Ghost-lg9zk total ass I hate it

[@rashifrz8660]

Watching on my A51😍😍😍

[@tasnimhasan6835]

How it is bro??

[@malikkelly]

How IS it bro?

[@rashifrz8660]

Always good

[@mbillah8091]

@@rashifrz8660 bro pls tell me something about battery life

[@elinoro2759]

@@mbillah8091 I have it and honestly I have mixed feelings about it. It charges the battery from 0% to 100% in like an hour or less, but it also runs out faster than other phones that I've had. This phone has about 128GB, I still have 100GBs left and I'm worried, that it will drain my phones battery very quickly, If I have to use more GB's.

[@moditb3247]

"Perhaps you like taking pictures of tiny things with your smartphone" that sounds very wrong lol

[@IHTCAU]

Sounds like you can relate

[@sentimentaloldme]

@@IHTCAU That reminds me to buy a magnifying glass...

[@theguyjailbreak6299]

Haha he speaks from experience

[@mickayla1216]

@ceylani Bruh it doesn't mean his humor is whack or bad bc that had nothing to do with humor. The dude was talking about how it sounds BAD. and besides, it does sound bad. you must be living under a rock...

[@axltitude3053]

@@IHTCAU Whoo, nice one.

[@kingsleyanim6020]

I need this phone else I'm gonna loose my mind

[@georgeiv9139]

😂😂

[@wolfy5178]

I have it :) It's amazing

[@masumbillah7463]

same here.

[@sidorelahoda4702]

is it good

[@aena5995]

@@wolfy5178 how is the cameraa? Idk eht to buy as my first phone ever wht do u suggestt?? One plus 6t or this A51?

[@Menon9767]

Amazing Camera Review! You really went over all of the important details and showed great examples of all different shots

[@machi-full-of-coffee]

I'm still using samsung J7 prime (2016 release) and I'm considering upgrading to A51. Thanks for the review!

[@diljitsingh3887]

Hello fellow j7 prime user

[@LWSlots777]

@@diljitsingh3887 i just bought the a51, was j7prime,, now trying to figure it all out, lol

[@NitinSharma-mv7dw]

I have both

[@soulmantv6967]

Love my j7

[@cashbitchh]

Me too

[@pepe_rencurrell]

I'm buying the A51, for sure!!

[@iceglobber5953]

i already have it its amazing

[@eletemmorzsaiblog]

Just bought this camera today in order to upgrade my old S6. I was worried about comments elsewhere, but I think this camera will be just fine for me. Thank you!

[@mollies13]

By the specs and feature. A51 beats s6 s5 alone but s7 no

[@iLham-hz8bb]

Best feeling is to watch the video on same A51 😊

[@huaweihonor7x817]

I have that phone ,the camera is good, I would highly recommend it

[@anonyme4475]

I had it as a gift from my best friend and it's AMAZING

[@Salma-ry1cy]

Can i borrow your best friend

[@muhammadkar8289]

Salma Loli lol ikr

[@anonyme4475]

@@Salma-ry1cy 😂

[@sgeorge7999]

I have the A51 for over 2 weeks now and it works just perfectly ok for me ..

[@AshTheDuke]

Mr S G George should I sell my iPhone 10 and get this

[@kaconcosheila3716]

how much

[@sgeorge7999]

@@kaconcosheila3716 180.000 CFA which is like 300USD.

[@sgeorge7999]

@@AshTheDuke personally iPhones are way too expensive for me so if you need and low budget phone that will give you great pics and take you all day long .. then yes

[@Saurabh_266]

@@sgeorge7999 How's battery backup dude?

[@beawakedisciple8136]

Just had mine after watching this video.. I love it

[@senturion417]

Got mine 3 days ago love it!

[@laughingoranges1605]

Is it slow? how's the camera and the performance

[@Ibrahim-vf6be]

I'm planning to get this it's looks so good

[@ansakamilnushaf5300]

I bought yesterday... can't wait to use 😍😍😍

[@Lovely-jv2fn]

my dream phone is Samsung Galaxy A51 Soon: watching this on my Samsung Galaxy A51 love it...

[@graysonlowe8360]

how big is the phone

[@aleesarehan8255]

This phone is amazing. I got it a while ago and it works just fine! Very happy with the specification but still can't find the depth camera....

[@matthewfrank7738]

I have the Samsung Galaxy A20 right now. Best phone I have ever had in my life so far. I don't upgrade very often but I'm upgrading to this phone tommorow!

[@matthewfrank7738]

@yousiffsea no tf it's not 😂😂

[@matthewfrank7738]

@yousiffsea I understand you're trying to help. But its definitely an upgrade from my Samsung Galaxy A20 hahaha

[@matthewfrank7738]

@yousiffsea Thanks for the input bro. It will be a big upgrade from my phone and that's all I want.

[@Kitarinki]

I hope you didn't spend money on the A51, because it really is shit.

[@taylorpaige1117]

Loving the deadman wonderland background!

[@nibbarkfc2863]

hell yeaaaa i thought i was the only one that noticed

[@imsamiurrahman]

3:47 I have a little more hair than that 😂

[@usmanabdulkadir3334]

Awesome camera review as always watching with my A51

[@Saurabh_266]

How's it working out for you?

[@Serhamixvlog]

I just got my new A51 yesterday,,☺️☺️☺️

[@Saurabh_266]

How's it working out for you?

[@taniismailaj4916]

How do you like it so far?Thinking to get one for my mum 🤔🤔

[@Serhamixvlog]

Its pretty awesome,,i like it,, i use to watch a movie in Netflix ,,, i charge once a day only,,,long lasting battery,,,

[@Saurabh_266]

@@Serhamixvlog does A51 camera really sucks or is it just mine?

[@Serhamixvlog]

SAURABH BHAVSAR I don't know but the back camera its soo nice,,

[@alessiab.6418]

3:46 LMAOOOO IM DEAD

[@carmzan7253]

Hey, how to fix a blurry front cam pleasee?

[@tomgig18269]

Trying to figure that out as well... its terrible.

[@jeffthomas9517]

I've had the Galaxy A51 since May 2020, no problems at all , I'm just a basic photographer but are pleased with the quality etc. A good priced phone, down the track I'll upgrade to the A53 or whatever comes out next, Cheers.

[@mushfique5055]

I bought it 18/7/2023 as a 2nd hand phone, it’s cost about 120 USD. It’s a nice phone & I satisfied.

[@traxonwax]

I have this phone as as an alternative to my iPhone 12 Pro. While performance isn't as tight, I only paid 1/4th the price for this than I did my iPhone. The camera leaves something to be desired, especially in low light situations. I find the switching from one camera to another to be annoying. The iPhone can change cameras seamlessly where as as you pinch out or in, there's a noticable delay from camera to camera. The one feature about this phone that really stands out is the AMOLED display. I like the in-glass finger print sensor. It works quite well. Shows a nice bright green to let you know if your finger needs to be lined up. As for the speaker, it is very tinny yet does pack some volume. As for the feel of it, feels great in my hand. The plastic does feel satisfying for plastic. Phone feels solid. Upgrade potential is good. It is expected to get 3 generations of Android upgrades, so this phone should cover you up to Android 13. As for the phone itself, I can't say much about that since I only ever had the SIM card installed to do the initial set up. Speed on this phone is overall decent, however at points, the phone does hang for 2-3 seconds for certain things. Apps do load fairly quickly. I think the phone does pack value. If you look around and be patient, you can get it on sale with a nice discount.

[@beverlysingleton10]

imma need you to film tiktoks in your camera reviews for optimal camera promotion

[@AiraRia]

Thank you so much for this video! Pretty much convinced me to get it! :)

[@GeordiLaForgery]

Remember when phones had only 1 lens and it could take great shots in the day or night? Tegridy farm remembers.

[@sentimentaloldme]

I totally agree.. All these different lens are just a scam...Why not create one really good lens..

[@qwerasdfhjkio]

@@sentimentaloldme because that's not the point. They have the main camera. Then there are other cameras that are specialized in other thinks (e.g. telephoto). If you don't know anything about it at least do your research or don't call it a scam.

[@OrnateOwl]

@@qwerasdfhjkio ssshhhhh don't burst their bubble. They hate capitalism and the government and the universe.

[@dgrdst5810]

@@OrnateOwl they aren't completely wrong in those cases either

[@laughingoranges1605]

@@dgrdst5810 true

[@SoteroMurguia]

This phone is shaping up to be pretty solid!

[@icephoenix5466]

its sooo laggy doe and has such a slow fingerprint sensor

[@icephoenix5466]

@Nuno Filipe ive had it ... f.e. in all the animations not huge but clearly to notice like many and i mean MANY micro lags and THATS annoying...only gonna get worse in the future...

[@ryuudraco8417]

@@icephoenix5466 Add 2 same fingerprint for faster unlock.

[@ryuudraco8417]

@@icephoenix5466 set all animations to 0.5

[@ryuudraco8417]

@@icephoenix5466 set background process to 4 at most.

[@mayurishejao9789]

I bought it yesterday and its camera is good as dslr its awesone phone with a great display i just loved it

[@lourdesjimenez3164]

How do you make yourself as an emoji? That's soooo kool. Thanks for the info. Keep up the great work. God bless always.

[@hannahverhoeven2376]

I still have no clue how to take multiple photos in a row on this phone 🤣

[@eybrian3476]

Long press the camera button or go to shutter shot

[@slattbizz22]

I Trust it is an impressive camera seeing you did a separate video for it🤣🔥😎

[@sabuai1]

You can't go wrong is good price excellent for photos just love it.

[@miiso5716]

deadman wonderland never gonna finish😢

[@malikkelly]

Lovely camera review man

[@konradc12]

This phone will sell well here in the UK. I would change the macro lens to a 3x telephoto lens with at least 8 - 12 mp sensor. Update the camera software to fix the issues you mentioned, then it would be perfect. I am currently using a S8 and it works well, even with the single camera. Then there is the A71 which would be my go to. I like that the A series are dual sim, so I can have one phone instead of two plus the microSD storage expansion. The Chinese rivals are tempting, but i need to know about them more. I have heard that the Chinese phones have ad's to keep the price down, unlike the Samsung's.

[@alexmchugh7783]

The ads I believe aren't on UK versions.....some kind of law apparently.

[@Saurabh_266]

Those ads on Chinese phones comein their pre installed apps. Xiaomi tried displaying ads on ui but after furious backlash from the community, they moved ads to apps only, but you can always uninstall those apps.

[@eviits]

meh, I'll stick with my A5 2017 until the battery is totally knackered, maybe then I'll get A51 (there's probably gonna be A55 by then lol)

[@richardlobo88]

I am still using my j7 pro. I might use the pixel.post my current device.

[@sanboo5228]

Lol I'm using A3 2016 and it's still a though phone. I dropped it multiple times and i can't believe it didn't cracked a bit

[@seb5542]

@@sanboo5228 I have one of them. I'm going to be upgrading to the A51 because it's getting really laggy and the battery is buggered.

[@fasihurrehman4940]

tbh the a5 2017 was one of the better A series phone. it had an ip rating, less cameras but its single was pretty good. and the battery was awesome. would still be using it if i hadnt dropped it from my f'ing roof

[@mostofahasinmahdi]

I generally upgrade 4/5 years I bought the mi A3 in October and its just awesome.

[@Le_Tonyy]

Can you do a video with A51 vs Nova 5T CAmera test ?

[@waxifalee]

I bought this a few hours ago. XD

[@makaylashaw6883]

Same

[@Froggers.]

@Steve Mano also bought one, pretty good, if you run games like hello neighbor it overheats a bit, but overall its actually Incredibly good

[@waxifalee]

@Kate Gaas Absolutely amazing. I'm highly impressed by the camera results. You can check my ig, all images are taken by it instagram.com/waxif.alee/

[@Nazzeroid]

Man this seems like a great phone, my A21s shit itself because I bumped into it while it was inside my bag... I miss taking quality pictures of my fiance,,,,

[@naomiquinn3730]

Im not having the same experience using this phone. I recently got this phone for Christmas, and the camera quality has been poor . Whenever I zoom in on something it just gets blurrier. If anyone knows how to fix this can you kindly advise me on what to do

[@hipsterhavenasmr777]

samee

[@sentimentaloldme]

_The camera photos/videos look a lot sharper than from the Huawei P30 Lite...also audio sounds better_

[@Sayed87waheed]

I have A51 and I am facing a problem with both of WHATSAPP and Snapchat. It does not do a proper focus ! The picture is blurry

[@lalacandy1762]

Why my vedio shoots so bad when i zoom in , unclear like old tv

[@alanlester4915]

Useful guide to Samsung A51 camera functions. Could do with slowing down a bit when talking, but overall helpful.

[@docchocobo]

Just got my hands on a factory unlocked version of this and am enjoying having a phone I don't have to get rid of if I change carriers. Also, the cameras are nice. they do a good all-round job, but I will still carry a dedicated digital rig for my more serious work :) Aside from this, I do love the snappy speed and response time this gives me when doing everyday work and using apps. Not a bad everyday driver.

[@elizabethballinger4465]

That was great, thanks! So I'm curious then, which phone/camera do you recommend for more professional shots and features?

[@truthseeker6804]

if youre interested in just pictures, the pixel 4a would be good. if you want both pictures and videos then this a51 is good or even a31.

[@vinnivinzii]

1:26 another meme material

[@karjanenify]

Lol

[@shan5193]

Hoping to get this next week x

[@karjanenify]

Im gonna get the A51 soon looks amazing 😍

[@stinkwrinkle8219]

Don't buy, they update like crazy and you'll never figure out how to fix the problems they cause with updating like hearing media (you have to factory reset), loss of memory, apps will not work as well as other issues, go with a phone a friend YOU know has and ask them. Marketing is as marketers do don't let them trick you

[@aliahloof]

Im going to buy a Samsung Galaxy A51 soon! Im soooo exided

[@stringtheory0]

What a Voice 👌🏻 and of course review 👏🏻

[@aggreymanga2050]

this phone has a problem that no one is talking about, bluetooth connectivity. whenever you play music over a bluetooth device tthere's a lot of stuttering, and cutting outt every soo often and it's really annoying. Can you addresss this issue, please.

[@thedistance1155]

Your bluetooth device is trash 😂

[@aggreymanga2050]

@@thedistance1155 maybe you are trash. I had a previous device and it worked perfectly well with my bluetooth devices. But the moment i got this phone and connectec it to the same bluetooth speaker, the first thing i notice is the stuttering.

[@im_wes]

The macro mode is great for taking close pictures on flowers and nature!

[@anavita8888888]

Hi, thanks for all the great reviews. Somehow you always cover everything I'd actually have questions about. Can You recommend a budget phone with camera good enough to take product photos (need photos for my e-shop)?

[@ruankoen5947]

Huawei p40 pro

[@JamesO1229]

A51 or Nikon D3500 24mp DSLR camera? Which should I buy?

[@fredericb.4426]

Nice cameras.. is that your kid in the scooter? Adorable

[@ChrisJones-co4ei]

I have this phone and extremely pleased with it.

[@aena5995]

Are the speakerss good? And the camera?

[@ElLocoDeLosGatos]

Not expecting it to be as goog as a flagship is the right way to do it. Great review

[@ratuushahmed]

Watching my a51

[@dcdeeroy7023]

Well informative video ,l will subscribe

[@Danamusic34]

Good review 🔥❤

[@showgirlsaroundtheworldada4484]

I have the a50 and its incredible!

[@Loveunknown6853]

@Techspurt what phone do like best? The Samsung A51 or The Moto G Power?

[@Micha-kh8yl]

My camera makes a clicking sound when I open my camera app. Is this normal?

[@itsramian]

Yes it's the autofocus adjusting into place

[@samshhsthb2730]

Just letting you know currently the phones cheaper than before and if you live in America the lowest standard one you can get six gigs which is good

[@melodymeadows3325]

Im actually planing to buy the A51 and I just saying that i LOVEE the Rainbow back on it😍😍😍

[@zakunuhutakufunanddrawings4549]

Zartycx

[@fatoushadam5259]

Watching 👀 it with my new samsung a51

[@nishikapakhrin7656]

The WiFi lines on ur forehead😂

[@EzraMillsYT]

LOL

[@mufunwampho7782]

Watching on my a51😍

[@kevonhenderson6888]

Just bought this phone today

[@aena5995]

@@kevonhenderson6888 howis ittt? Should i get it as my firsttphone everr??

[@xRiCoSuAv3x]

Watching on my galaxy a51 prism blue crush 😎

[@harryvancityjatt6482]

A50s is a better buy Idk if it's available in your country tho

[@mikecarr1484]

@@harryvancityjatt6482 had the a50 ..it's nice but I went with pixel3a . Gave that phone to my daughter.

[@ahmadashraf4527]

Me on my prism crush black.

[@anasfasahat4347]

how is the camera quality?? is that good as iphone 7 plus camera??

[@saim-siD]

@@anasfasahat4347 sadly no. I have both 7 plus and a51. Image quality and colour is much realistic and better on the 7 plus. However, I like the macro and wide angle. And with good lighting the pics from a51 is not bad. But selfie camera is not very good, and no optical zoom or anything on the a51.

[@kbg12ila]

Tbh that front facing video is freaking incredible lol. That looked better than anything before it. Problem is whenever I look up the specs for this phone it says front facing camera goes up to 1080p... Not 4K.

[@Saurabh_266]

It is 4k. But stabilisation is available on 1080p. I'm using this phone for some 10 days now.

[@kbg12ila]

@@Saurabh_266 Oh cool. For the front facing camera too?

[@Saurabh_266]

@@kbg12ila front camera has 4k recording option but it does not have stabilisation for the from cam.

[@kbg12ila]

@@Saurabh_266 Oh I see. Thanks so much for the information!

[@coolglasses]

Watching this in my A51 but can't wait to go back to Sony

[@nasirjavaid.93]

Xperia 10 ||

[@sp-vk4bl]

Why

[@RosewoodCookie]

I'm going buy this today

[@Balkan_game]

This phone is wonderful under 300$ !!!!! Recommended !!!!

[@brianshittu]

Watching on my new A51 😁😘😗☺

[@showgirlsaroundtheworldada4484]

I do wish the cameras could photo jewelry better for my websites...

[@johncarloorbase3570]

Watching this on my A51 😁

[@FaheemProductions]

Same here 😄

[@gopinathdevarapalli4031]

Yeah I m going to get it 😁👍

[@mattsidford4705]

Chris does the Moto G7/G8 plus models take better snaps in your opinion?

[@stonehorsegaming]

Just upgraded from the Wiley Fox Swift 2. Looking forward to seeing the improvement in my KZbin videos.

[@lil_velca6358]

Wachting with the same phone a51😏 I definitely don't regret buying it

[@bonniebaby143]

what settings did you have the selfie camera on? My selfies are coming out blurry and pixelated (if that makes sense) and idk how to fix this! :(

[@tomgig18269]

Same here. Let me know if you find out anything

[@jits1]

Thanks for the review. Do you know if Samsung has included Single Take feature on the phone ?

[@riku9499]

Iphone 7 plus or A51 for photography which one is better ❤️❤️😭 I don't care about ultra wide

[@jenniferwieland4023]

A51

[@apolloxeon]

If you updated to the latest Software update there's far better features, especially on the Pro camera, enjoy

[@adilbeast9480]

My phone quality so bad😥

[@fretziemarieleuterio1746]

Watching on my a51 too! 😊😊

[@sophiavancoller9151]

I have just ordered one. as I dropped my Huawei in the pool, will let you know how it performs :-) Thanks for the review!

[@henryasamoah2116]

Ok pls how is the camera

[@OGUfohunter]

I just bought this phone today from Amazon due to watching your videos on it. Could you tell me if the phone came with a pre fitted screen protector? A lot of American sites say they do but not sure about uk version. Your help would be appreciated as I need to know whether to purchase the separately. Cheers, love the vids you do to there very informative 👍

[@aprilprivott6058]

I brought mine from amazon and it said the international version. Mine had a screen protector on it.

[@calvinkaris]

I'm going to get this phone in about a week and can't wait to see my new phone 💞💞🥰

[@gennai.]

Did you get it?

[@calvinkaris]

@@gennai. yes. I got it. It's a really good one.

[@gennai.]

@@calvinkaris Perfect! I might get one soon since my Birthday's coming up.

[@ruthekpang6120]

Watching on my A51

[@ruthekpang6120]

@Steve Mano yes it is

[@JamesLEE0107]

I want to know whether it can shoot in RAW or not? Or it need to use third party camera software like "open camera" to capture raw photos. Thanks

[@AhmetKaan]

Is it okay to film videos for KZbin with a51??

[@DevilHunter814]

Is it good mob?? Coz I was thinking to buy this mobile for my younger sister on her birthday to surprise.