Moto G51 5G, with Snapdragon 480+ processor, launched in India
What's the story
Motorola has launched its latest G-series smartphone, the Moto G51 5G, in India. The handset carries a price-tag of Rs. 14,999 and will be available for purchase via Flipkart. As for the key highlights, the device comes with a 120Hz LCD display, triple rear cameras, a Snapdragon 480+ 5G chipset, and a 5,000mAh battery. Here's our roundup.
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It's time to experience next-gen wireless technology with a smartphone built for tomorrow. It's time to #GoTrue5G with the all-new #motog51 5G, priced at ₹14,999! Head to @Flipkart today and check out its uber-cool features. Sale starts 16th Dec. #gomotog https://t.co/YpCGqqcKbG pic.twitter.com/JGQ1ohBPE5
— Motorola India (@motorolaindia) December 10, 2021
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Why does it matter?
The Moto G51 5G has debuted in India as the country's first smartphone to be powered by Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 480+ 5G chipset. It is touted to be a "True 5G" phone with 12 global 5G bands and dual-SIM 5G support. With its affordable price-tag, the device will rival the likes of OPPO A55 and Samsung Galaxy F42 5G, among others.
Design and display
The phone has a Full-HD+ display
The Moto G51 5G features a punch-hole design with a prominent bottom bezel, an IP52-rated build quality for water resistance, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. The handset bears a 6.8-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) IPS LCD screen with a 20:9 aspect ratio, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. It is offered in Indigo Blue and Bright Silver color options.
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It sports a 50MP main camera
The Moto G51 5G is equipped with a triple rear camera setup comprising a 50MP (f/1.8) primary sensor, an 8MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP (f/2.4) macro snapper. For selfies and video calling, it has a 13MP (f/2.2) front-facing camera.
Internals
It runs on Android 11 OS
The Moto G51 5G is powered by a Snapdragon 480+ 5G chipset, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. Under the hood, it runs on Android 11 OS and packs a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging support. For connectivity, the device offers support for dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, a headphone jack, and a Type-C port.
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Moto G51 5G: Pricing and availability
The Moto G51 5G is priced at Rs. 14,999 for the 4GB/64GB solo model. The handset will go on sale from December 16 onward via Flipkart.