Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710) vs Samsung Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G/DS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 vs Samsung Galaxy A50 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/1/2019 4:04 PM, updated: 10/17/2021 4:12 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A50 X Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Removable)

27Points Samsung Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G/DS) Compare Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2340

25
MP

25mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G/DS)

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!

4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)	vs	27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G/DS)
+148 grams (5.18 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	166 grams (5.81 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+64GB (49GB available)24 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
11.95 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)55% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+403 PPI73% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+6.4"60% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 25MP + 8MP + 5MP7 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) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 25MP80 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1700 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh135% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 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
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G/DS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G/DS)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 S7710, Samsung GT-S7710	Galaxy A50 SM-A505G/Dual-Sim (64GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Australia	(Latin America), Chile, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	3/1/2013	3/15/2019
Depth	11.95 millimeters (0.47 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.7 x 130.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.14 in)	74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 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
	Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G/DS)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~51.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G/DS)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G/DS)
Chipset	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 9610 (10nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP1	ARM Mali-G72 MP3
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G/DS)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G/DS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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
	Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G/DS)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(triple camera) 25 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	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	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G/DS)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	25 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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
	Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G/DS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G/DS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G/DS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G/DS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1700 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	9 hours	23 hours
Standby	370 hours (15.4 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G/DS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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: Gray, Red • Samsung TouchWiz UX 5.0 • DNSe • IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1m and 30min • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Coral • 19.5:9 display ratio FHD+ • One UI
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Xcover 2 (GT-S7710)	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505G/DS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.61W/kg (head), 1.03W/kg (body)	0.86W/kg (head), 0.53W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.5W/kg (head), 0.51W/kg (body)	feature not registered