Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Microsoft Surface 2 RT vs Samsung Galaxy A50s devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/20/2019 7:22 AM, updated: 8/6/2020 1:44 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A50s X Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

10.6"
TFT

1080x1920

5
MP

3.1mp

2GB
RAM

Penta-core

N/A

27Points Samsung Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare Microsoft Surface 2 RT X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

32mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Samsung Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/6GB)

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!

2 Advantages Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)	vs	27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/6GB)
+10.6"66% Larger screen	vs	6.4"
+USB 3.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
1.7GHz 32bit Penta-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)70% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (15GB available)	vs	+128GB (107GB available)6 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
676 grams (23.66 ounces)	vs	+169 grams (5.92 ounces)3 times Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)16% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen
208 PPI	vs	+403 PPI94% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP11 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 3.1MP	vs	+(front) 32MP9 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
190000 apps (Windows Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(Not supported)	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 3.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

14 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Surface 2 RT (32GB)	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Microsoft Surface RT 2, Microsoft Surface 2 RT	Galaxy A50s (6GB RAM + 128GB) SM-A507FN/Dual-Sim (NFC)
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Europe), (Global, International), India, Indonesia, Malaysia
Brand	Microsoft	Samsung
Release date	9/23/2013	9/1/2019
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	172.5 x 274.6 millimeters (6.79 x 10.81 in)	74.5 x 158.5 millimeters (2.93 x 6.24 in)
Weight	676 grams (23.66 ounces)	169 grams (5.92 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	10.6" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	208 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/6GB)
System version	Windows RT 8.1	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 4 Wayne (28nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm)
CPU	Penta-core, 1 processor: 5x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A15 (Penta-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP72 672Mhz	ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (15GB available)	128GB (107GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	Not supported	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	feature not registered	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	feature not registered	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	3.1 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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
	Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/6GB)
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, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/6GB)
USB	USB 3.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	feature not registered	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	32 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507FN/DS 128GB/6GB)
Call control	Not supported	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	feature not registered	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Dock with QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Dark Titanium • Dual-position kickstand • Optional Touch Cover with keyboard • WiFi Direct • Microsoft Office 2013 RT • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • SkyDrive 200GB for 2 years • Skype free international calls and WiFi for 1 year	• Colors: Black, White, Green, Violet • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Microsoft Surface 2 RT (32GB)	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