Samsung Galaxy M51 full review

When you think of a Samsung phone, a battery champion is probably not what comes to mind. That may be about to change though, with the new Galaxy M51, which has an insane 7000 mAh battery! Just how good is the battery life here, and what else does this midranger have to offer in terms of build and screen quality, performance, and camera image quality.
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[video timestamps/chapters]
0:00 Intro
0:26 Design and build
0:54 6.7'' Super AMOLED Plus screen
1:29 Audio speaker test, headphone jack
1:58 Battery (7000mAh) life and charging
2:30 Snapdragon 730G performance
2:55 Software and UI
3:19 Storage options
3:27 Side mounted fingerprint scanner/power button
3:38 Camera specs
3:49 Daylight photos image quality
4:54 Low light photos image quality
5:39 Selfie camera
5:56 Video quality
6:31 Conclusion
▶ Track Info: Cant Hold it in Anymore and Your Good Lies by Daniel Gunnarsson

[@msgeen]

We've come to an era where powerbanks have screen and camera.

[@bipingaming3508]

😂

[@deletedaccount8275]

@@bipingaming3508 are u nepali

[@ZLKAR9]

this crack me up!! hahaha best comment!

[@arandomguy9756]

Underrated

[@faustinemuia2848]

😂😂😂

[@sagunmdr]

Nobody: Gsm arena: 300 reviews in a day

[@arthritis5357]

They haven't posted in months so they filmed it in the remaining time and uploaded them all after they gained access again

[@galaxyduos5627]

But the same test song 😁👨‍🌾

[@webinatic216]

Nobody: Samsung: 300 new phones in a day.

[@jonightwing901]

As an M51 user, I'm loving the experience. This is one of the best midrange phones of 2020.

[@abdulharis9556]

what screen on time do you get?

[@jonightwing901]

@@abdulharis9556 10-12 hours per day on frequent use.

[@AkhilLalji]

@@abdulharis9556 I also have this phone. I get 12 to 15h SOT with medium heavy use. Basically it'll last me 1.5 to 2 days.

[@nuwanperera2055]

this phone is beast

[@prasetyo_budiarto]

I'm interested in this phone. What color do you have? Does the back and side scratches easily? Currently also using a "plastic" phone and I wonder about the quality on this M51

[@dhonijames6195]

Watching this on my M51 which is more than 1.5 years old.. still runs smoothly 🔥

[@Shine20589]

😍😍

[@DApple-ef5vf]

So glad to have you guys back making videos!

[@aslamforhadsymon3169]

I think it is the most requested review. Though lately, thanks for this. We love GSMArena.

[@zgreflexking]

Bought in November. So far no issues

[@tonylopez2044]

Are you in the usa?

[@zgreflexking]

@@tonylopez2044 nope

[@tonylopez2044]

@@zgreflexking shoot okay thanks

[@Turshin]

This literally has the specs of a Note 8 except this phone actually has a battery that can keep up.

[@tonylopez2044]

@@Turshin this is more like the samsung a71. Same everything except the battery.

[@CursedDepartmentEastOffice]

The M51 is pretty incredible to use. It's not super exciting but it's all around pretty good, other than the battery. It's a battery which even with heavy use, you don't need to charge everyday. Basically one of the most practical phones to buy in 2021.

[@gotmyonu1027]

Welcome back.... Missed all your reviews....

[@Aeo1302]

Been looking for ur review bout this last night and now u have it .. Amazing

[@adnan_abid_]

Miss you guys and welcome back love your reviews and all work appreciate that 💗

[@MrNxawe]

Happy these guys are back 😍

[@zero_reincarnated]

Thank you for the review....

[@moeza76]

Always love the closing

[@ravigoriya]

I was eagerly waiting for review of Galaxy M51 from GSMArena since it was launched. Now, I'm watching the review from owned Galaxy M51 and I'm very satisfied 😊

[@forhadrh]

How's it going, bro? Any issue so far?

[@weekendhoppers]

Watching it on M51 beast 👍👍 Want to add videos are not that great due to edge noises but photos are amazing 🧨

[@tanmaybahrani5946]

Using since the last 1 month. No complaints so far

[@3mar00ss6]

I'd take a 60hz sAmoled display over a 4k 360hz LCD anytime any day (on a phone or a tablet)

[@dilxtube8874]

Watching from my M51. I'm 100% satisfied with phone

[@ventilaterr42]

Isnt the screen too big like i am thinking of buying it but only issue is the big screen to carry around

[@humayunakhtar2116]

does it allow dual apps for all apps?

[@Mdd754]

@@humayunakhtar2116 only messenger apps

[@Mdd754]

@@ventilaterr42 ya dude it had very big screen🎉

[@humayunakhtar2116]

@@Mdd754 hmm thanks for reply very bad then. i use dual apps a lot

[@lovelygchannel8286]

another great review.im satisfied thanks bro.

[@sym99]

These guys on fire 🔥🔥 with series of videos uploading within short time

[@mayonotes9849]

I think they already had the reviews done, but they're just waiting to get their account back so they can post those reviews.

[@matchatech]

Best reviews on this channel no bias

[@mranonymous1373]

Great video bro👊👊

[@Muhammadwaqas-dp9yu]

Your review is awesome

[@azzamali9317]

Will, we missed you. Thanks for thr great video 😊

[@khtannnnnnnnnn]

What a gay

[@CR1992..]

I feel like I've been hearing him say "especially at this price...affordable mid-ranges" but I haven't hear the price.

[@loucipher7782]

*just waiting for it to go over 9000!*

[@m.h.3693]

So glad GSMarena made this review, been waiting for this for long. Im using this phone for 2 weeks and the main reason for me buying the phone is the experience for that 7000mah battery.

[@faisalalipersonal]

So, how waa your experience bro? Also tells about its looks m mean its thikness, and overall performance.

[@m.h.3693]

@@faisalalipersonal overall the phone is good, its performance is above average the SD730G is handling its duty, the camera is also good and the phone for me is not that thick at all and not that heavy either. The battery can also last 2 days on normal usage, and about 1 day for heavy gaming.

[@Alan157]

Glad you guys are back!

[@bamboobelly4052]

Love this channel... Actually a bit more informative than Unbox Therapy

[@user-jd3lh9my1h]

I never understand the battery life test of gsmarena, plz show us the SOT next time after "few days"

[@muqrimusa3]

Im gon buy this in a few months damn

[@claudiofassiolo7225]

Fantastic display, very good camera and performance... amazing battery life.

[@AutomotiveCNC]

We need proper reviews for the following Samsung Galaxy phones that became extremely popular recently: M21, M21s and M31 :) Including battery live tests. I already have S10e and M21, but I'm curious about the battery life of M21 and also its camera performance by shooting your usual scenery and the ISO, light room and dark room laboratory tests.

[@bloodyknockout553]

My Samsung Galaxy M51 is 3 years old now! Excellent smartphone!

[@harshbehl6983]

Mine 4 years old 😄

[@tk-channel3278]

About the gyro-Eis in video recording you didn't put this feature in your site .. why ?

[@agussugianto8295]

Here we go again.... A flood of videos😎😎

[@anobayantv]

Now watching on my M51... The Best Smartphone of Year 2020!

[@Dr.Hypersonic]

Much needed review thank you so much

[@berinasubic8981]

Geezz i missed your videos

[@m.m.m.4178]

Strong contender for a best mid range phone for 2021!

[@agreeagree9057]

For the first I'm impressed with the size of battery 🔋 and it's appearance, normally I'm always love ❤️ Huawei bt this time u have manage to convince me and I'm I'm in love with this phone 📱 Samsung M51 for business class this is why I'm in love with this phone 100%

[@UnboxingBinary]

hi i love this channel

[@saadibneharun9327]

In 2023 I am still using it and quite happy with it

[@neverunleashedz]

Heyyu I use ur website all the time I didn't know u guys had a channel

[@jonjones18]

Samsung is killing it ❤️

[@VivekJaiswalsteel360]

Nearly 2 years old and still running strong

[@petrisalonen4893]

Great review of a superb phone. But M series will never be available in Finland? It's a shame if not because I would buy this! Happy to hear that not insulting the Macro lens anymore, now it's 5MP and yes that must be enough when taking macro pics as seen on this review. I love this channel but could you guys stop taking photos/videos of the same subjects? I have allergic reactions seeing them hundreds of times.

[@komodotanjidor7272]

Boss : Our channel has been attacked! Normal employees : Yeess no work for a while GSMarena : Not us.

[@KingofFray]

I need help guys. Between Samsung M51 and ASUS Zenfone 6, which one should I buy? I only need a decent camera, with gaming and movie capability (for the movie, I usually watch it on VLC media player). Also, big RAM, big internal memory, dual sim + external microSD card insertion slot, big battery capacity and a fast phone is a must for me.

[@maherjasem11]

Yes wellcome back

[@basavarajsh2516]

Kindly anyone suggest me between One plus nord and Samsung M51.., which is best to purchase.., please.

[@xyzvideos288]

Which color is that

[@omarsalam9973]

I was about to search about the m51 review, then this popped up, I think it's a sign..

[@arvenjacobsalera7062]

It's a sign

[@Soto-Tech2020]

It's definitely a good phone. That massive battery is epic. Even the camera (not perfect) but performs really well. I'm actually very impressed by it.

[@amortalvictorious917]

Greatly done with good detailed review

[@keneilhoutuometha528]

How do i turn off the shutter sound in camera ?

[@joshuaoduroadu5376]

Can you do a review on the Nokia 5.4 please?

[@adwaithrb5723]

Gold standard review,GSM ARENA❤️

[@endryudzhenn4398]

Please also make a review for m62. Ty

[@birenB17]

Good review

[@A4Alie]

Can you guys review the galaxy M31s pls

[@abdulmuhaimin7018]

It's a beast! Been using this for the past 2 months.....No hiccups at any sort! Can totally suggest all!

[@omarsabbouh1237]

How's the battery

[@abdulmuhaimin7018]

@@omarsabbouh1237 Can easily manage 1.5 days or 2 days for full charge. I'm getting an avg SOT of 11-12 hours in total. Can't kill the battery in one day tbh, despite heavy streaming. And takes like 1hr 30 mins approx from 0-100. So overall, it's a really good phone for those wanting lasting battery

[@markjoseph2423]

Does it heats si much?

[@ashwinkishore9936]

How about camara? how much you rate camara? b'coz now a days all is about camara only

[@combatmastergameplays9118]

Please post color accuracy setting.

[@majidramzan6702]

Gonna get it tomorrow ...!

[@U_H89]

One of the best 4G endurance phones and lightweight. 156 hours in GSMA test is a good result 👍. MUCH more than iPhone 12 Mini yesterday 😎 with 69 hours...

[@henryy425]

But 69 is good 😎

[@shkz]

Own one (6GB Variant) and in my opinion, unless you want 60+ FPS in all games, there's literally no reason not to buy the phone. #Battery lasts around 2 days on normal usage and 1.5 days on heavy usage

[@quchi7232]

I was supposed to buy this but it is no longer being sell by my local electronic shop because it's been replaced by the new A-series so I just bought the A52 instead.

[@KHISA_06]

Happy that GSM arena back again...

[@petroskatenidis8173]

Hi you know if its going to come in Europe

[@RubenViveiros1]

Does Galaxy M51 has Bixby routines?

[@TheArchmage100]

2:50 I'm confused!!! It's M31 you're talkin about or M51?

[@westsideprintingpress2803]

What's the name of the "Car Race" you played in the review?

[@mdragarg]

Looked like one of the asphalt games

[@yee3903]

which sites can i buy this phone?

[@Evolution666]

Best video review

[@josefserf1926]

Next step would be to keep the battery but make phone slimmer and lighter plus 2 speakers. Then it's near perfect.

[@abdulrasheedabdul-lateef7054]

I hope youve resolved the issue on your page...regards!

[@Kipchoge475]

Been waiting for this for ages.finally!!!! My favourite phone of 2020-

[@gearemmanuel3282]

Just as i was

[@gearemmanuel3282]

Lol

[@cricket.allrounder7]

Better options available than this phone

[@Kipchoge475]

@@cricket.allrounder7 like?🤔

[@arthritis5357]

@@Kipchoge475 the Mi 10T, Poco X3 etc.

[@plumeria_r8816]

Thank you

[@GRIPANDSLIP]

its similar to? other current samsungs? other mid teir? similar to other things I have no point of reference for! while I appreciate the review especially speakers and brightness their is more to it. i'd love a video on each manufacturers UI as that was a deal breaker for me with oppo. something as simple as accidental touch wile using as bezels seem to be gone, or is it slippery? all motorola's i have tried to use recently are slippery so i haven't bought one of those, how are they with low light photos? the other thing that drives me nuts with phones is the notch and hole punch, I wont buy one of those either, so id love to see how that looks with content running, especially in full sun.

[@mememan3279]

i have a smartphones i bought 2 years ago with 7.4mm thickness ,most phones nowadays coming are much thicker around 8.5 even some more than 9mm, only brands like iphone ,oppo and vivo are producing slim phones under 7.5mm thickness nowadays, thick mobile just doesn't feel that good in hands

[@Kungdiang]

So did you get the person who hacked your account?

[@dead_on_departure]

The issue is fixed by now if they started to post videos again on KZbin. However they might be making up for lost ad revenue as I'm presented with a 29 minute Samsung ad and watching it as I type this after I completed watching the main video.

[@footymagic4411]

@@dead_on_departure wait they got hacked ?

[@arthritis5357]

@@footymagic4411 yah they didn't post for a month because of a hacker gaining access to their channel

[@petrichor259]

@@footymagic4411 they lost over a year worth of ad revenue because they were too late to know.🤯

[@Kungdiang]

@@petrichor259 About 2 years

[@big_smoke7t]

Nice !

[@isaunsal3480]

Ulefone armor 9 E or Samsung Galaxy M51?

[@ChrisKaravitis]

Is this the white colour ?

[@theghost2o]

😍😍😍 amazing mobile amazing dispay battery and chipset thnx king samsung

[@simplyalan7260]

Can you choose the wide angle lens when filming hyperlapse/timelapse using the native camera app? What about using a gcam?

[@Crow6465]

You can't unfortunately/ i don't think G cam offers that choice because the pixel phones have only one camera

[@Vishnuisgod]

@@Crow6465 makes sense... but why wouldnt they make it usable natively????

[@Crow6465]

@@Vishnuisgod because that's the downside of UI core they took a bunch of useful features from it unfortunately

[@Vishnuisgod]

@@Crow6465 from what I can figure talking to a peeps who have s10's and an s20, none of the Samsung can use their wide angle lens for hyperlapse. To me its a no brainer, you capture so much more in the field of view. Theyre also a lower megapixel, so youd think itd be easier on the cpu....meh, what do I know.... thanks for the replies

[@matthewcorless2710]

Watched on my M51 🙂

[@iamsyedmraza]

Most Awaited Review 🔥

[@kennethg.arnado1481]

Watching on my M51❤

[@akashpsingh3940]

M51 awesome 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@onyemaonyeike8962]

How can i buy this in the U.S ?

[@mvstar]

I get some kind of black trails from a black object while scrolling when in lowest brightness . Didn't you face that issue?

[@arkvsi8142]

IPS LCD are better, amoleds have a lot of issues (green tint, blue shadows, pink marks, and your black trails...)

[@mvstar]

@@arkvsi8142 🤣

[@jbol2454]

I love my M51 I wish I bought another as I can no longer find any new.

[@onyemaonyeike8962]

How can i buy this phone in the U.S ?

[@zaidbotchway830]

Hi GSMA!! Are you guys able to solve your KZbin issue?

[@shanieman]

Got issues on my M51. Was not able to turn it on twice. 🥺 what I did was a soft reboot just to turn it on. 🥺🥺🥺

[@marknoel7662]

Do you think it's a downside that this device doesnt have 5g connection

[@brunolang210]

3:13 look at that ad which says "NEŠTO DOBRO", thats a Croatian ad. I know cuz im from Croatia. In which country is GSMArena located?

[@GreliBelandres]

U.K.

[@brunolang210]

@@GreliBelandres thats weird... why would they get a Croatian ad then...

[@erze2367]

@Bruno Lang They're based in Sofia, Bulgaria. It seems though that Will has been traveling lately, Cape Town and London popped up on the weather widget on phones he's been reviewing.

[@Ugly_Coyote]

I have the same problem on 3:00 min. where you see the Arabic Calender on notification panel,how to solve this?Anyone???

[@mohanademadel-deen5988]

It can be turned off in the phone settings

[@Ugly_Coyote]

@@mohanademadel-deen5988 I didn't find that option,can you tell me how detailed?

[@hrudayshiva]

Will m51 get android 12??