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Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A50 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy A50 X Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB) 21Points
5.9"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Samsung Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F 128GB) Compare Asus Zenfone 8 X
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

25
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB)} 21 Advantages Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB) vs Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F 128GB)} 7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F 128GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)38%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR5100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1080x2400 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+446 PPI11%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs403 PPI
+(dual camera) 64MP + 12MP101%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 25MP + 8MP + 5MP
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(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
vsAndroid 10
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G 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.
vs15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+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
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
169 grams (5.92 ounces)vs+166 grams (5.81 ounces)2%
Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)16%
Thinner
5.9"vs+6.4"8%
Larger screen
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 12MPvs+(front) 25MP107%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device

24 Common items in both devices
128GB (107GB available)
Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
+17 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F 128GB)
ModelZenfone 8 (128GB/8GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F 128GB)
Other model namesAsus Zenfone 8 (ZS590KS, ZS590KS-2A007EU)Galaxy A50 SM-A505F Single-Sim (128GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
South AfricaAngolaMozambique
South Africa, Angola, Mozambique
BrandAsusSamsung
Release date5/13/2021, Announced: 5/12/20213/15/2019
Depth8.9 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)74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)166 grams (5.81 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F 128GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.9" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)446 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features700nits[typ], 1100nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
Not supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F 128GB)
System versionAndroid 11Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 10
User InterfaceZenUI 8 / 9 / 10feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F 128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 9610 (10nm)
CPUOcta-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 controllerQualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)ARM Mali-G72 MP3
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 676001 (v8), 799738 (v9)
Geekbench: 3604 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 61fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F 128GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR54GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (107GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (107GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F 128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkAmerica 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 networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE 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 networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
64 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2112ยฐ14mm1/2.55"1.4ยตmPDAF
(triple camera)
25 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm
5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/1.73" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@120fps
1080p@240fps
720p@480fps
feature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels25 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length28mm lens25mm lens
Sensor size1/2.93" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F 128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F 128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F 128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4000 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts30W 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 chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered23 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Obsidian Black, Horizon Silverโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Blue, Coral
โ€ข 19.5:9 display ratio FHD+
โ€ข One UI

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Asus Zenfone 8 (128GB/8GB)Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.27W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)
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