HTC U11 (Dual 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W)
Side by side comparison between HTC U11 vs Samsung Galaxy A50 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
SLCD5
SLCD5
1440x2560
12.2
MP
MP
16mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
25
MP
MP
25mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W)
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21 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
f/1.7 (aperture) |
(front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
4G LTE-A |
+14 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
HTC U11 (Dual 128GB) | Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W) | |
Model | U11 (Dual 128GB) | Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W) |
Other model names | HTC U11 Dual-Sim 6GB RAM, HTC Ocean | Galaxy A50 SM-A505W (64GB + 4GB RAM) NFC, SM-A505WZKAXAC |
Country or region available | (Global, International), Saudi Arabia, China, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan | Canada |
Brand | HTC | Samsung |
Release date | 6/1/2017 | 3/15/2019 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.9 x 153.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.06 in) | 74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in) |
Weight | 169 grams (5.92 ounces) | 166 grams (5.81 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Waterproof (IP?) | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
HTC U11 (Dual 128GB) | Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W) | |
Display type | TFT Super LCD 5 | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 5.5" inches | 6.4" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x2560 pixels | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 534 PPI | 403 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
HTC U11 (Dual 128GB) | Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W) | |
System version | Android 7.1 Nougat | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 10 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
HTC U11 (Dual 128GB) | Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 9610 (10nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (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 540 (670-710MHz) | ARM Mali-G72 MP3 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
HTC U11 (Dual 128GB) | Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (115GB available) | 64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
HTC U11 (Dual 128GB) | Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 800/75 Mbps | 600/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 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 | CDMA 800 (U-3w), GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | Global version (U-3u): UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 China version (U-3w): CDMA2000 EV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat15 Global version (U-3u): LTE (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28,32) TD-LTE (Bands 39,40,38,41) China version (U-3w): LTE (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,12,17) TD-LTE (Bands 39,40,38,41) | LTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 29, 66, 71) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
HTC U11 (Dual 128GB) | Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 12.2 megapixels | (triple camera) 25 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm 5MP depth f/2.2 |
Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 5760x4320 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: 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 | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
HTC U11 (Dual 128GB) | Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 25 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 5760x4320 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
HTC U11 (Dual 128GB) | Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
HTC U11 (Dual 128GB) | Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
HTC U11 (Dual 128GB) | Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
HTC U11 (Dual 128GB) | Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 24.5 hours (1 days) | 23 hours |
Standby | 336 hours (14 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
HTC U11 (Dual 128GB) | Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W) | |
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: Black, White, Silver, Blue, Solar Red • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum and glass body • 3D glass screen • Amazon Alexa • Plastic case included • HTC Sense UI • HTC BoomSound • Hi-Res audio • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter • Slow motion 1080p@120fps • Miracast • IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1m and 30min | • Colors: Black, White, Blue, Coral • 19.5:9 display ratio FHD+ • One UI |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
HTC U11 (Dual 128GB) | Galaxy A50 (SM-A505W) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.31W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body) |