Samsung Galaxy A50 Overview

The Samsung Galaxy A50 offers a premium display, solid performance, and a versatile triple‑camera setup, all at an affordable price.

Introduction

The Galaxy A50 launched worldwide on March 18, 2019, slotting between mid‑range and higher‑end models. It brings a refined look, a smooth 60 Hz display, and an Exynos 9610 chipset to a budget‑friendly price point.

Design & Display

Body

Dimensions are 158.5 × 74.7 × 7.7 mm, weighing 166 g. The front uses Gorilla Glass 3; the back and frame are plastic. It’s available in black, white, blue, and coral.

Display

A 6.4‑inch Super AMOLED panel delivers 1080 × 2340 pixels, 403 ppi density, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, and peak brightness of 551 nits. The 84.9 % screen‑to‑body ratio offers an immersive visual experience.

Performance & Hardware

Chipset

The Exynos 9610 (10 nm) octa‑core CPU (4×2.3 GHz Cortex‑A73 + 4×1.7 GHz Cortex‑A53) with a Mali‑G72 MP3 GPU drives the device. Options include 4 GB or 6 GB RAM and 64 GB or 128 GB internal storage, expandable via a dedicated microSD card.

Connectivity

Supports dual‑band LTE, Wi‑Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/GNSS, NFC (market‑dependent), and a 3.5‑mm headphone jack. USB Type‑C 2.0 ports provide OTG support.

Camera

Rear Trio

• 25‑MP wide (f/1.7, 26 mm) sensor with PDAF
• 8‑MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 13 mm) sensor
• 5‑MP depth sensor
Supports HDR, panorama, and 1080p@30 fps video. The front camera is a 25‑MP sensor (f/2.0) with HDR and 1080p recording.

Battery & Charging

A non‑removable 4000 mAh Li‑Po battery offers 15 W wired charging. Real‑world endurance accommodates moderate usage for up to 20 hours, with an endurance rating of 98 h in lab tests.

Software & Features

Shipped with Android 9.0 Pie and upgradeable to Android 11 under One UI 3.0. Features include Bixby voice commands, an optical under‑display fingerprint sensor, and a standard 3.5‑mm audio jack.

Pros & Cons

• High‑quality Super AMOLED display
• Balanced mid‑range performance
• Versatile triple‑camera setup
• Lightweight, ergonomic design
• 15 W charging limits fast charging speed
• No water‑resistance rating
• Exynos 9610 may lag behind newer mid‑range chips

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The Samsung Galaxy A50 offers a premium display, solid performance, and a versatile triple‑camera setup, all at an affordable price.