2020 is the year of mid-rangers and several manufacturers released midrange phones with huge batteries. But today, Samsung overcame all the other mainstream brands by launching the Galaxy M51: the phone with the biggest battery released in 2020 (if we only consider mainstream brands). But is this phone just a battery monster or it also offers a high value for money and good specifications? Is it worth choosing it or you can find something better in the same price range? We want to let you find out by comparing it with its rivals from other brands. As you maybe realized, we chose two other midrange battery phones for this specs comparison: Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite and Motorola Moto G 5G Plus.
Samsung Galaxy M51 vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite vs Motorola Moto G 5G Plus
| Samsung Galaxy M51 | Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite | Motorola Moto G 5G Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | N/D | 157.8 x 74.2 x 9.7 mm, 204 grams | 168 x 74 x 9 mm, 207 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Super AMOLED | 6.47 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), 398 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, AMOLED | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2520p (Full HD+), 409 ppi, 21:9 ratio, LCD |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, octa-core 2.2 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, octa-core 2.2 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765, octa-core 2.3 GHz |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB | 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot |
| SOFTWARE | Android 10, One UI | Android 10, MIUI | Android 10 |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS |
| CAMERA | Quad 64 + 12 + 5 + 5 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 32 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Quad 64 + 8 MP + 2 + 5 MP f/1.9, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.5 and f/2.5 front camera |
Quad 48 + 8 + 5 + 2 MP f/1.7, f/2.2, f/2.4 and f/2.2 Dual 16 + 8 MP f/2.0 and f/2.2 front camera |
| BATTERY | 7000 mAh, fast charging 25W | 5260 mAh Fast charging 30W |
5000 mAh, Fast charging 20W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot, 5G |
Design
Despite it is an affordable phone, the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite is built with premium materials just like flagships. Its body is composed of a glass back protected by Gorilla Glass 5 and an aluminum frame: these materials alone let the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite win our design comparison since both Samsung Galaxy M51 and Motorola Moto G 5G Plus have a full plastic body. However, the Motorola Moto G 5G Plus is still very interesting with its dual punch-hole display and its water-repellent body.
Display
On the paper, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite has the most interesting display. It is equipped with an AMOLED panel showing brilliant colors with the support of the HDR10 standard for better image quality. Right after, we got the Samsung Galaxy M51 which still comes with an AMOLED panel. Unfortunately for a lot of people following the trends, Motorola Moto G 5G Plus features an IPS display. But on the other hand, it is the only one to offer a 90 Hz refresh rate. Note that Samsung Galaxy M51 and Motorola Moto G 5G Plus have a wider display than Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite, and this makes the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite a more compact phone.
Hardware/Software
The most advanced hardware department belongs to the Motorola Moto G 5G Plus. First of all, it has the fastest and best chipset: the Snapdragon 765 (not the G version). Further, it supports 5G connectivity, unlike Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite and Samsung Galaxy M51. The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite takes the silver medal with its Snapdragon 730G paired with up to 8 GB of RAM. The Samsung Galaxy M51 loses the comparison with its Snapdragon 730 and just 6 GB of RAM, but it is still a great phone if we talk about performance. These devices run Android 10 out of the box.
Camera
On the camera side, nobody can beat the Samsung Galaxy M51. It has the same main camera as the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite, but it sports better secondary sensors including a 12 MP ultrawide lens and two 5 MP sensors for macros and depth info. Last but not least, it features a better 32 MP selfie snapper. With the Motorola Moto G 5G Plus, you get better selfie cameras than Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite, but the latter offers good rear cameras.
Battery
The battery is the strongest point of the Samsung Galaxy M51. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite and Motorola Moto G 5G Plus are great battery phones, but Samsung Galaxy M51 kills them with its mammoth 7,000 mAh battery. The Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite and the Motorola Moto G 5G Plus are more or less at the same level, but the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite is slightly better in a lot of scenarios, especially thanks to its AMOLED display.
Price
Samsung Galaxy M51 is priced €360/$430, Motorola Moto G 5G Plus has a listing price of €399/$476, and Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite can be bought for less than €300/$359 thanks to online street prices. There is not a winner for everyone in this comparison: the Samsung Galaxy M51 offers better cameras and battery, the Motorola Moto G 5G Plus has better hardware and 5G, and Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite has a better build quality and display. Which is your favorite one?
Samsung Galaxy M51 vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite vs Motorola Moto G 5G Plus: PRO and CONS
Samsung Galaxy M51
PROS
- Biggest battery
- Best cameras
- Micro SD
- AMOLED display
CONS
- Inferior hardware
Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Lite
PROS
- Premium design
- AMOLED and HDR display
- Fastest charging tech
- Affordable price
CONS
- Nothing particular
Motorola Moto G 5G Plus
PROS
- Best hardware
- 90 Hz and HDR
- 5G
- Water-repellent
- Dual ultrawide front cameras
CONS
- IPS display
