Samsung Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB) vs OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)

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

4/22/2020 6:06 PM, updated: 2/25/2023 5:08 PM

Compare OnePlus 8 Pro X Samsung Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

25
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

29Points OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A50 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.78"
AMOLED

1440x3168

48
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4510
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)

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!

8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)	vs	29 Advantages OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+166 grams (5.81 ounces)20% Lighter	vs	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)10% Thinner	vs	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.8 (aperture)
+(front) 25MP56% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 16MP
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)38% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+12GB LPDDR52 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (107GB available)	vs	+256GB (223GB available)108% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1440x3168 pixels81% Higher resolution screen
403 PPI	vs	+513 PPI27% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.4"	vs	+6.78"6% Larger screen
(triple camera) 25MP + 8MP + 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 48MP + 8MP + 5MP188% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 10	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4000 mAh	vs	+4510 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
15W	vs	+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.
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED / Fluid AMOLED

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)	OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)	OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A50 SM-A505F/Dual-Sim (128GB + 4GB RAM)	OnePlus 8 Pro 5G (256GB + 12GB RAM)
Country or region available	Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	OnePlus
Release date	3/15/2019	4/21/2020, Announced: 4/14/2020
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)	74.3 x 165.3 millimeters (2.93 x 6.51 in)
Weight	166 grams (5.81 ounces)	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)	OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Fluid AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	6.78" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~91% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1440x3168 pixels (19.8:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	513 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	1300nits[peak] HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)	OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	OxygenOS 10 / 11
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)	OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 9610 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G72 MP3	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 573276 (v8) Geekbench: 3374 (v5.1) GFXBench: 24fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)	OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	128GB (107GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (223GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)	OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat18 VoLTE Europe model: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46) America model: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) India model: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) China model: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA Europe model: (1, 3, 7, 28, 78) America model: (2, 5, 41, 66, 71) India model: (78) China model: (41, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	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, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat18 VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)	OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 25 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm 5MP depth f/2.2	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 48MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/2.0"0.8µmPDAF 8MP telephoto f/2.41/1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	5760x4320 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	25mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.43" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)	OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	25 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5760x4320 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)	OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)	OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + 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/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)	OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)	OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	4510 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging	30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	30W Qi wireless charging 3W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	23 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)	OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Blue, Coral • 19.5:9 display ratio FHD+ • One UI	• Colors: Onyx Black, Glacial Green, Ultramarine Blue • Warp Charge 30T (50% 23min)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)	OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.27W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)	feature not registered