Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi 12S Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A50 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/16/2022 7:17 AM, updated: 6/23/2023 7:47 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A50 X Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/8GB) 30Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.73"
AMOLED

1440x3200

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4860
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Samsung Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB) Compare Xiaomi 12S Ultra 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? Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/8GB)

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!

30 Advantages Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/8GB)	vs	9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)
+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)55% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (218GB available)104% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (107GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Aluminum frame, glass front, leather backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1440x3200 pixels82% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2340 pixels
+521 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	403 PPI
+6.73"5% Larger screen	vs	6.4"
+(quad camera) 50MP + 48MP + 48MP + 0.3MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(triple camera) 25MP + 8MP + 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+(front) 32MP28% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 25MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4860 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4000 mAh
+67W3 times 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.	vs	15W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
225 grams (7.88 ounces)	vs	+166 grams (5.81 ounces)36% Lighter
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)17% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

16 Common items in both devices

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

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	12S Ultra (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)
Other model names	小米12S Ultra 5G (2203121C) 8GB RAM	Galaxy A50 SM-A505F/Dual-Sim (128GB + 4GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Pakistan
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	7/9/2022, Announced: 7/4/2022	3/15/2019
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.97 x 163.17 millimeters (2.95 x 6.42 in)	74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)
Weight	225 grams (7.88 ounces)	166 grams (5.81 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front, leather back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.73" inches	6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3200 pixels (20:9)	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	521 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	1000nits[typ], 1500nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)
System version	Android 12	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 10
User Interface	MIUI 13 / 14	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 9610 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)	ARM Mali-G72 MP3
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1039412 (v9) Geekbench: 4300 (v5.1) GFXBench: 51fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (107GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	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	2000/1024 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE	LTE Cat12/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	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	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 50 megapixels 48MP periscope telephoto f/4.1120mm1/2"0.8µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 48MP ultrawide f/2.213mm128°1/2"0.8µmDual-PixelPDAF 0.3MP TOF 3D depth	(triple camera) 25 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/1" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.6µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@60fps 1080p@480fps Sony IMX989 Leica optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	25 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	5760x4320 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm lens	25mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Tuned by Harman Kardon	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO 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, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4860 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	67W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0	15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	50W Qi wireless charging 10W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	23 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Dark Green	• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Coral • 19.5:9 display ratio FHD+ • One UI
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi 12S Ultra (256GB/8GB)	Galaxy A50 (SM-A505F/DS 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.27W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)