Samsung Galaxy A50s (SM-A507F/DS 64GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A50s vs Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/20/2019 9:11 AM, updated: 3/28/2021 9:55 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A8+ (2018) X Samsung Galaxy A50s (SM-A507F/DS 64GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

32mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy A50s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x2220

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A50s (SM-A507F/DS 64GB)

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!

12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A50s (SM-A507F/DS 64GB)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)16% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+169 grams (5.92 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)8% Thinner	vs	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+1080x2340 pixels5% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2220 pixels
+6.4"7% Larger screen	vs	6"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+1/2" inches40% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.8" inches
+(front) 32MP34% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(dual front camera) 16MP + 8MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+4000 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3500 mAh
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
403 PPI	vs	+411 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

33 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

+26 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Other model names	Galaxy A50s (4GB RAM + 64GB) SM-A507F/Dual-Sim	Galaxy A8 Plus SM-A730F/Dual-Sim (4GB RAM)
Country or region available	Vietnam	(Global, International), Brazil
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2019	1/6/2018
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.5 x 158.5 millimeters (2.93 x 6.24 in)	75.7 x 159.9 millimeters (2.98 x 6.3 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	411 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 9611 (10nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7885 (14nm)
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: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G72 MP3 (850MHz)	ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (49GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	600/75 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)	LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm 5MP depth f/2.2	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	(dual front camera) 16 megapixels 8MP wide f/1.91/4"1.12µm24mm
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 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/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	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	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
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 Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3500 mAh
Charger, watts	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	32 hours (1.3 days)	23 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
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, Green, Violet • Samsung Pay	• Colors: Black, Gray, Gold, Blue • Samsung DeX (desktop experience) • Samsung Pay • Always-on display • 24-bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A50s (SM-A507F/DS 64GB)	Galaxy A8+ 2018 (SM-A730F/DS 64GB/4GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.32W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)