Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
Galaxy A51 5G UW
Battery capacity (4,500 mAh)
WinsCharging
iPhone 17e
Wired charging speed (20W)
WinsPerformance
iPhone 17e
AnTuTu benchmark (2,187,425 pts)
WinsDisplay
Galaxy A51 5G UW
Screen size (6.5")
WinsWeight
iPhone 17e
Total weight (169g)
WinsValue
iPhone 17e
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.3/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iPhone 17e | Galaxy A51 5G UW |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.1" | 6.5" | |
| 1,170 × 2,532 | 1,080 × 2,400 | |
| Super Retina XDR OLED | Super AMOLED | |
| 60Hz | 60Hz | |
| 1,200 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Single | Quad | |
| Yes | No | |
| Emergency SOS, Face ID, Messages and Find My via satellite, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Apple A19 | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) | |
| 2,187,425 | — | |
| 9,296 | — | |
| 4,226 | — | |
| 8 GB | 6 GB | |
| 512 GB | 128 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,005 mAh | 4,500 mAh | |
| 20W | 15W | |
| 15W | No | |
Build | ||
| 169g | 188.8g | |
| 7.8mm | 8.6mm | |
| Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | none | |
| Mid-Range | Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Apple iPhone 17e
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Apple iPhone 17e
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy A51 5G UW
Highest resolution main camera.