Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A50s phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/14/2021 3:26 PM, updated: 1/24/2023 7:02 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A50s X Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

12mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare Asus Zenfone 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)

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23 Advantages Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/6GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)38% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+6GB LPDDR5Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2400 pixels3% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+446 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
+(dual camera) 64MP + 12MP25% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+1/1.73" inches16% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+30W100% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	15W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)16% Thinner
5.9"	vs	+6.4"8% Larger screen
(front) 12MP	vs	+(front) 32MP166% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device

30 Common items in both devices

128GB (107GB available)

169 grams (5.92 ounces)

Super AMOLED

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

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📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Asus Zenfone 8 (ZS590KS, ZS590KS-2A007EU)	Galaxy A50s (6GB RAM + 128GB) SM-A507FN/Dual-Sim (NFC)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), (Global, International), India, Indonesia, Malaysia
Brand	Asus	Samsung
Release date	5/13/2021, Announced: 5/12/2021	9/1/2019
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	68.5 x 148 millimeters (2.7 x 5.83 in)	74.5 x 158.5 millimeters (2.93 x 6.24 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.9" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	446 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	700nits[typ], 1100nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 10
User Interface	ZenUI 8 / 9 / 10	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)	ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 676001 (v8), 799738 (v9) Geekbench: 3604 (v5.1) GFXBench: 61fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR5	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (107GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (107GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)	LTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	America version: SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 38, 40, 66, 71, 77, 78) Global version: SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2112°14mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAF	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.73" inches	1/2" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@120fps 1080p@240fps 720p@480fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm (lens)	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.93" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/6GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging 5W Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	32 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/6GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Obsidian Black, Horizon Silver	• Colors: Black, White, Green, Violet • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/6GB)	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered