Samsung Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G/DS) vs Samsung Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892A)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A50 vs Samsung Galaxy S8 Active phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/1/2019 4:04 PM, updated: 8/6/2020 1:43 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S8 Active X Samsung Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G/DS) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

25
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

18Points Samsung Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892A) Compare Samsung Galaxy A50 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
AMOLED

1440x2960

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892A)

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-A505G/DS)	vs	18 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892A)
+166 grams (5.81 ounces)25% Lighter	vs	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)29% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+6.4"10% Larger screen	vs	5.8"
+(triple camera) 25MP + 8MP + 5MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12.2MP
+(front) 25MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material
Not supported	vs	+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1440x2960 pixels69% Higher resolution screen
403 PPI	vs	+568 PPI41% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)78% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
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 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

31 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4X / 4GB LPDDR4

64GB (49GB available) / 64GB (51GB available)

Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC

Super AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G/DS)	Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892A)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G/DS)	Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892A)
Other model names	Galaxy A50 SM-A505G/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)	AT&T Galaxy S8 Active SM-G892AZAAATT
Country or region available	(Latin America), Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay	USA
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	3/15/2019	11/1/2017
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)	74.9 x 151.9 millimeters (2.95 x 5.98 in)
Weight	166 grams (5.81 ounces)	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
📲 Display
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G/DS)	Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892A)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	568 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G/DS)	Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892A)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G/DS)	Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892A)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 9610 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G72 MP3	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G/DS)	Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892A)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.0
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G/DS)	Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892A)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G/DS)	Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892A)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 25 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm 5MP depth f/2.2	12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5760x4320 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G/DS)	Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892A)
Front camera (secondary)	25 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5760x4320 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G/DS)	Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892A)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G/DS)	Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892A)
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	3.5mm jack
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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G/DS)	Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892A)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G/DS)	Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892A)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy	23 hours	32 hours (1.3 days)
Standby	feature not registered	120 hours (5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G/DS)	Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892A)
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: Meteor Gray, Tungsten Gold • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Curved edge screen • HDR10 screen • Samsung Gear VR compatible • Quick Charge 2.0 • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G/DS)	Galaxy S8 Active (SM-G892A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.86W/kg (head), 0.53W/kg (body)	0.97W/kg (head), 1.58W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered