Sell my Samsung Galaxy A51
Trade-in value up to $72 (128GB · flawless · unlocked) · paid quickly · free certified data wipe
Estimated market value · we refine it daily from live competitor offers
Released in 2020 at $399, your Samsung Galaxy A51 is worth real money today. Phones lose value fast once the next model lands, so selling your Galaxy A51 sooner puts more cash in your pocket. BuyBackBear gives you a transparent quote in seconds, pays more than carrier bill-credit deals, wipes your data to NIST 800-88 standards with a free certificate, and pays you quickly after we inspect it. Lock today's price below.
What's my Galaxy A51 worth? A Galaxy A51 in flawless, unlocked condition is worth up to $72 with BuyBackBear today, about 18% of its $399 launch price. Offers range from $11 for a broken unit up to $72 flawless, and we pay cash quickly after we inspect it. Released in 2020 (about 6 years ago), the Galaxy A51 keeps losing value as newer models launch, selling now locks today's price.
Model numbers (printed on the back): A516U, A516U1, SC-54A, SCG07, SM-A516, SM-A5160, SM-A516B, SM-A516B/DS, SM-A516F, SM-A516F/DSN, SM-A516N, SM-A516U, check yours so we quote the exact variant.
Galaxy A51: key trade-in facts
- Top payout (flawless, unlocked)
- $72
- Broken / won't power on
- from $11
- Released
- 2020
- Launch price
- $399 (18% retained)
- Storage sizes priced
- 64GB, 128GB
- Payment
- PayPal, Zelle, Venmo or check
- Shipping
- Free prepaid label, both ways
- Quote lock
- 14 days
- Data
- NIST 800-88 certified wipe
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Real cash vs a carrier trade-in
Your Galaxy A51 offer is paid as real cash you can spend anywhere. A carrier “trade-in” of a similar size is bill credit spread over 24 to 36 months, and only while you buy a new phone and stay on their plan.
- Real cash by PayPal, Zelle, Venmo or check
- Yours to spend anywhere, no strings
- We beat any competitor’s written quote by $2
- Spread over 24 to 36 monthly bill credits
- Only if you buy a new phone and stay on plan
- Leave early and the remaining credit disappears
| Condition | What it means |
|---|---|
| Flawless | Like new, no scratches, fully functional, no screen marks. |
| Good | Light wear, minor scratches. Screen and body intact, fully working. |
| Fair | Visible scratches or scuffs but no cracks. Fully functional. |
| Cracked screen | Cracked glass or display but the device still powers on and works. |
| Broken | Major damage, cracked back, bad screen, or faults. Still powers on. |
| Won't power on | Dead or won't boot, sold for parts. |
About the Galaxy A51
The Samsung Galaxy A51 5G, released in 2020, offers a compelling blend of features for its segment, making it a popular choice for those seeking 5G connectivity without a premium price tag. It boasts a vibrant 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display, perfect for media consumption, and a versatile quad-camera system capable of capturing a wide range of photos and videos. Powered by the Snapdragon 765G chipset in its US variant, the device delivers reliable performance for everyday tasks and moderate gaming. Its substantial 4500 mAh battery ensures long-lasting usage, complemented by 15W fast charging. With expandable storage and a traditional headphone jack, the Galaxy A51 5G provides practical features that many users still value.
- ✓5G Connectivity
- ✓6.5-inch Super AMOLED Display
- ✓Quad Camera System
- ✓4500 mAh Battery
- ✓Headphone Jack
- ✓Expandable Storage
Galaxy A51 specifications
- Display
- 6.5 in
- Panel
- Super AMOLED
- Resolution
- 2400 x 1080 pixels
- Refresh rate
- 60Hz
- Chip
- Octa Core
- RAM
- 6 GB
- OS at launch
- Android
- Main camera
- 48.0 MP
- Front camera
- 32 MP, f/2.2
- Battery
- 4500
- Charging
- 15W wired fast charging
- Dimensions
- 158.9 x 73.6 x 8.7 mm
- Weight
- 187.0
- Build
- Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
- Port
- USB Type-C 2.0
- Unlock
- Under-display optical fingerprint, Face recognition
- Storage
- 128GB
Common Galaxy A51 issues we check at inspection
- Screen burn-in/ghosting. OLED displays like the Super AMOLED on the A51 5G are prone to burn-in with static elements like navigation bars or status icons over time.
- Battery degradation. The 4500mAh battery, after 2-3 years of use, commonly shows significant capacity loss, leading to shorter battery life.
- Cracked or damaged screen. The Gorilla Glass 3 front, while decent, can still crack from drops. Sellers often list phones with visible screen damage.
- Charging port issues. The USB-C port can become loose, damaged, or clogged with debris, leading to unreliable charging or data transfer.
- Software glitches/performance lag. As the device ages and receives software updates, performance can degrade, leading to occasional freezes or lag, especially in demanding apps.
- Cosmetic wear on plastic frame/back. The plastic back and frame are susceptible to scratches, scuffs, and minor dents from everyday use.