Motorola Moto G51

Display6.8" 1080 x 2400 pixels
ChipsetQualcomm SM4350-AC Snapdragon 480+ 5G (8 nm)
Main camera50MP
Battery5000 mAh
Moto G51 product photo
6.0GoSolo score

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - Europe, Asia, Saudi Arabia
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43 - Europe/Asia
5G bands
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - Europe/Asia
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G

Launch

Announced
2021, November 03
Status
Available

Body

Dimensions
170.5 x 76.5 x 9.1 mm (6.71 x 3.01 x 0.36 in)
Weight
208 g (7.34 oz)
Build
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Durability
Water-repellent design

Display

Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz
Size
6.8 inches, 111.6 cm2 (~85.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~387 ppi density)

Platform

OS
Android 11, upgradable to Android 12
Chipset
Qualcomm SM4350-AC Snapdragon 480+ 5G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460)
GPU
Adreno 619
AnTuTu (v11, est.)
302859

Memory

Card slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Internal
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

Modules
50 MP, f/1.8 (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video
1080p@30/60/240fps

Selfie Camera

Module
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm - Global or 16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm - China only
Features
1080p@30fps

Comms

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD/Adaptive
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio
FM radio
USB
USB Type-C 2.0

Features

Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type
Li-Po 5000 mAh

Misc

Colors
Indigo Blue, Bright Silver, Aqua Blue
Models
XT2171-2, XT2171-1
GoSolo Read / what it means5 takeaways
battery
5000mAh, about 1.5 days light useWith light web browsing and messaging, you're looking at roughly 36 to 40 hours between charges; moderate use (video, gaming) drops this to around 12 to 15 hours of screen time.
display
6.8-inch, 1080p, 120Hz refreshThe 120Hz panel makes scrolling smooth, but 1080p at 6.8 inches means text and fine detail won't be as sharp as a higher-res screen at the same size.
performance
Snapdragon 480+, Adreno 619This mid-range chipset from 2021 handles everyday apps and video playback, but struggles with demanding 3D games at high settings; expect frame rate dips in titles like PUBG or Genshin Impact on medium settings.
storage
64GB or 128GB, microSD up to 512GBThe base storage fills quickly with apps and photos; the microSD slot lets you expand for video and music without buying a larger model.
durability
IP52 splash protection, no heavy-duty glassIP52 means it shrugs off light rain and dust but will fail if submerged or heavily splashed; no mention of Gorilla Glass, so the screen is more prone to scratching and cracking from drops.
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