Samsung Galaxy M51 versus OnePlus Nord comparison: Which one is a better buy under Rs 25,000?

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OnePlus Nord continues to be a very disruptive offering in the mid-range segment, but other OEMs have now started matching up with viable alternatives. Samsung’s Galaxy M51 (review) is a close contender that gained instant fame for its massive 7000mAh battery.

So, how does the actual experience compare? Let’s stack the Galaxy M51 against OnePlus Nord in a detailed comparison and find out.

Samsung Galaxy M51 vs OnePlus Nord: Specifications and Price

ModelSamsung Galaxy M51OnePlus Nord
Display 6.7-inch, AMOLED, 1440 x 2400 (full HD+), Gorilla Glass 36.44-inch, AMOLED, 1080 x 2400 pixels, hdr10+, 90Hz, Gorilla Glass 5
ChipsetSnapdragon 730G with Adreno 618 GPUSnapdragon 765G with Adreno 620 GPU
RAM6/8GB LPDDR4x6GB/8GB/12GB LPDDR4x
Storage128GB UFS 2.1; Dedicated card slot (512GB)64GB/ 128GB/ 256GB UFS 2.1
SoftwareAndroid 10, OneUI 2.0Android 10, Oxygen OS 
Rear camera64MP, f/1.8 (primary Sony IMX682), PDAF12MP (ultrawide-angle)5MP, f/2.2 (depth sensor)5MP (macro)48MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide, PDAF, OIS8MP (ultrawide-angle)5MP, f/2.4 (depth sensor)2MP, f/2.4 (macro)
Selfie camera32MP, f/2.032MP + 8MP, f/2.0
Fingerprint sensorCapacitive (side-mounted)Optical In-display sensor
Battery 7000mAh, 25W fast charging4115mAh, 30W fast charging
ColorsCelestial Black and Electric BlueBlue Marble, Gray Onyx
Price₹24,999 for 6GB + 128GB
₹26,999 for 8GB + 128GB
₹24,999 for 6GB + 64GB
₹27,999 for 8GB + 128GB
₹29,999 for 12GB + 256GB

Samsung Galaxy M51 vs OnePlus Nord: Design and Display

Samsung Galaxy M51 is naturally bigger and bulkier compared to the Nord. That’s because it houses a significantly bigger battery. Nevertheless, Samsung has done a remarkable job with the design.

The Galaxy M51 doesn’t feel outright bulky, has uniform bezels around the screen (even at the bottom), and feels distinct. The side-mounted fingerprint reader works great for us as well.

Having said that, the OnePlus Nord is slimmer and more convenient to handle, especially when put in a case. None of these two phones have an actual glass back, but the Nord at least has a metal side frame. The Nord also has a newer Gorilla Glass version which should hopefully shield it better against drops (Gorilla Glass 5 vs Gorilla Glass 3).

When it comes to the display quality, the basics are well covered on both of these phones. Galaxy M51 and OnePlus Nord, both have AMOLED screens and we are quite happy with the color tuning on these panels.

The Nord additionally has HDR10 support and a 90Hz refresh rate. It must also be mentioned that the Galaxy M51 screen is bigger and has a relatively less intrusive notch.

Also Check: 10 OnePlus Nord Alternatives to buy in India in 2020

Samsung Galaxy M51 vs OnePlus Nord: Performance and Software

OnePlus Nord is one generation ahead when it comes to the chipset. To have the current generation chipset surely seems advantageous, but Yes, the practical usage difference between the two phones is not very noticeable.

Both phones have UFS 2.1 storage and LPDDR4x RAM and can handle demanding loads with aplomb. The Nord is additionally available in a 12GB RAM, 64/256GB configuration. The Galaxy M51, on the other hand, has a dedicated microSD card slot. If we talk about the base variants, the Galaxy M51 offers comparatively more storage while asking for the same price.

Which software you’d prefer is a subjective matter. If you ask us, we are more inclined to side with Samsung’s OneUI. Besides, the OxygenOS on OnePlus will evolve into an OneUI like interface with the next update.

Since it’s important to Indian consumers, we’d like to highlight a minor difference in call recording on these two phones. The OnePlus Nord has Google’s default dialer, and thus call recording works with a notification prompt that is audible to both caller and receiver. The Galaxy M51, on the other hand, has seamless call recording and auto-call recording options.

We’d be remiss not to mention that OnePlus phones enjoy remarkable community support and the Nord is likely to be updated to Android 11 faster.

So, when it comes to performance and software. These two phones are well matched.

Samsung Galaxy M51 vs OnePlus Nord: Camera and Battery

The primary camera on both phones can take great images in daylight. The Galaxy M51 has more pixels (64MP vs 48MP), but photography on phones these days is more about image processing software.

The camera software on neither of the two phones isn’t inclined to shoot natural images. We prefer the Galaxy M51 a tad more.

When it comes to other cameras – Macro, depth sensor (portrait mode), and a wide-angle camera, the Galaxy 51 performs better. Thus out of these two, the Galaxy M51 has a more versatile camera.

And about the battery. Yeah. The Galaxy M51 wins hands down. The Nord has relatively faster charging (30W vs 25W), but that really doesn’t gain it much leverage. If battery is your priority, the Galaxy M51 is the way to go. The 7000mAh battery can easily last for 2 days or more, which is significantly better mileage than what you’d get on OnePlus.

Also Check: Reasons to buy and to not buy OnePlus Nord

Samsung Galaxy M51 vs OnePlus Nord: Which one is better?

Both the OnePlus Nord and Galaxy M51 are great mid-range phones with their distinct strengths and limitations. The Nord should be a better buy for consumers who prioritize slim design and the Galaxy M51 should be the obvious choice for consumers who value battery convenience and Samsung branding.

Points in favor of OnePlus Nord

  • Slightly faster chipset
  • more fluid 90Hz display refresh rate
  • Easier handling
  • 5G Ready

Points in favor of Samsung Galaxy M51

  • Better battery experience
  • More internal storage for the base variant
  • A more versatile camera system
  • Auto call recording support
  • Audio jack and SD card slot

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Girish
Anonymous
2 years ago

Forget the comparison. I do not support Chinese phone. Period !!!!

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naville
Anonymous
2 years ago

bang on target mr Girish.The chinese have taken over large tracts of indian terriotery ,kileed our young soldiers,opposes india at every international fora and now claimd arunachal pradesh even to the extent of giving chinese names to villages in arunachal . How we indians can be so selfish and shameful to buy chinese goods?

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Zuhair Nwelati
Anonymous
2 years ago

this comparison is not detailed, OnePlus Nord is a better phone when it comes to filming because if OIS and you can take ultrawide videos too at 60fps unlike the Samsung M51, and the selfie camera system on the OnePlus Nord is better with an ultrawide camera too, OnePlus Nords has a glass back not a plastic one and it has a plastic side not a metallic one

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Judin
Anonymous
3 years ago

One plus have GLASS BACK One plus dose not have Metal side frame , Its PLASTIC

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RiSabi Love
Anonymous
3 years ago

Correct this samsung galaxy m51 main camera 64mp f1.8 aperture

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